PISD Summer Inspire 2026: Full Schedule

Get ready to refresh, refine, and remix your learning at Summer Inspire on May 27-28 from 8:30–4:00! This year, we’re building on what works, exploring new strategies, and amplifying the impact we have on students. Please bring a charged device to all sessions.

Please note: Our main location will be Shepton High School, but some sessions may be at the Plano ISD Sockwell Center.

Shepton High School: 5505 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Sockwell Center: 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Some tips for navigating Sched:

Filter sessions by type using the menu bar on the right side of Sched (All Levels, Elementary, Secondary, Session Times).
Reserve your spot by clicking the circle icon next to the session name. Be sure to log in with your PISD credentials to secure your spot—sessions fill up fast!
Need help navigating? Check out support here.
There are 80-minute (earn 1.5 hours of credit), three-hour, and full day (earning 6 hours of credit) session options for each day. Participants are invited to attend as many as they wish each day.

All sessions qualify for 26-27 Trade Hours.

Have additional questions? Contact Kyle Fritsche at [email protected].

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8:30am CDT

Pear Up for Success! Designing Engaging, Interactive, and Differentiated Learning Experiences

Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT

Shepton HS Rm E204

Limited Capacity seats available

Transform your teaching with Pear Deck and Pear Start! Discover how Pear Deck helps you create engaging, interactive presentations that transform passive learners into active participants. We’ll explore interactive strategies such as quick checks, exit tickets, and Flashcard Factory. Then, streamline your workflow with Pear Start to make everything from lesson planning to interactive quizzes a snap. Get ready to leverage your ultimate partners for classroom success! Resource site: www.pisd.edu/peardeck Please bring a charged device to this session.

Speakers

Lilly Jensby

Digital Learning Specialist, Digital Learning

I am thrilled to be a part of the Digital Learning Team! As part of the DLT, I support the curricular areas of Advanced Academics/PACE, Computer Science & Robotics, Fine Arts, ROTC, and Science K-12. My favorite aspect of my job is supporting and building connections with the... Read More →

Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton HS Rm E204

All Levels, Technology

8:30am CDT

Connection. Correction. Consistency. (Elementary) [3-hour session]

Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am CDT

Shepton HS Rm E204

Limited Capacity seats available

(for Elementary) Looking to refresh and strengthen your classroom management without losing your sanity (or your sense of humor)? Join the Student Management Team for Connection, Correction, and Consistency—a fun, practical session packed with real-life strategies that actually work, plus built-in work time to help you start prepping systems and supports for next year. We’ll share simple ways to build strong relationships with students (yes, even that one), deliver effective corrections without power struggles, and create consistent systems that keep behavior on track. Expect expert tips you can use immediately, a few laughs, and maybe even some “why didn’t I think of that?” moments. Your future self (and classroom) will thank you!

Speakers

Lucia Guler

Russell Sanders

Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton HS Rm E204

Elementary, All Content Areas, Classroom Leadership and Management

10:00am CDT

Students as Content Creators - Adobe Express & Canva

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT

Shepton HS Rm E204

Limited Capacity seats available

Empower students to showcase their understanding through original, creative work using Adobe Express and Canva. This session explores how students can design multimedia products - including videos, animations and graphic designs - by leveraging copyright-free assets and built-in AI tools, to amplify creativity, voice, and authentic learning. Please bring a charged device to this session.

Speakers

Lilly Jensby

Digital Learning Specialist, Digital Learning

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton HS Rm E204

All Levels, Technology

1:00pm CDT

Designing with AI: Pear Start & Gemini Gems

FULL

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT

Shepton HS Rm E204

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

This interactive session invites participants to explore ways to design authentic, student-centered learning experiences using Plano ISD-approved AI tools. We will learn how Pear Start and Gemini can assist educators to create opportunities for students to develop their creativity and strengthen their collaboration and communication skills. This session will also practice how to craft AI prompts to generate ideas for supporting personalization and differentiation to meet diverse learner needs. Additionally, this session will emphasize teaching responsible AI use by embedding digital citizenship skills that empower students to contribute positively and ethically with digital tools. Please bring a charged device to this session.

Speakers

Clara Alaniz

Digital Learning Specialist, Digital Learning

Hi! I am your nerdy BFF who is addicted to learning and passionate about educational technology. I have been a Digital Learning Specialist in Plano ISD since 2002 and I also serve as an Undergraduate Lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas. I previously served as a classroom... Read More →

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton HS Rm E204

All Levels, Technology

PISD Summer Inspire 2026

8:30am CDT

Lilly Jensby

8:30am CDT

Lucia Guler

Russell Sanders

10:00am CDT

Lilly Jensby

1:00pm CDT

Clara Alaniz

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