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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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Wednesday, May 27
 

8:30am CDT

Building Stronger Achievement through CogAT Profiles (GT session)
LIMITED
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201
Limited Capacity filling up
Teachers have many tools in their toolbox. One of the best tools is CogAT. Teachers will analyze CogAT to dig into how each student learns best. This powerful tool can be used to adjust instruction to make instruction more effective for each student.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Social Studies, LOTE, ESL, SPED, GT

8:30am CDT

Data Driven, Student Centered: Mastering Progress Monitoring Tools for IEPs
FULL
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
This session will provide tools and instructional strategies to support Special Education students in both general education and resource classrooms. Transform your instructional approach by integrating sensory-rich manipulatives and high-impact visuals that directly align with student IEP goals. Bridge the gap between abstract concepts and student mastery through hands-on modeling and the intentional use of supplemental aids. Leave with a practical implementation plan to turn standard lessons into engaging, multisensory experiences that meet the needs of every student.
Speakers
SA
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED

8:30am CDT

Access4All: Ensuring Access to Instruction for ALL Learners [3-hour session] (GT session) [@Sockwell Center]
LIMITED
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am CDT
Sockwell Center @ 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity filling up
Educators have multiple resources they are expected to internalize and implement with integrity. And classrooms are increasingly diverse places, full of students with a variety of strengths and needs. What if we could find better ways to incorporate that diversity into the lesson internalization process and remove barriers to achievement for ALL learners? Participants will: examine principles of universally designed instruction and how they connect with the instructional cycle, enhance the lesson internalization process to ensure that rigorous learning experiences meet the needs of ALL learners, explore options for engagement, representation, and expression that reduce barriers for diverse learners across content areas, and practice teaching strategies that support effective classroom behavior management. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
Speakers
L
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am CDT
Sockwell Center 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED, ESL, GT

8:30am CDT

The Illusion of Learning: Why Students Seem to Learn--but Don't (and What to Do About It) [3-hour session]
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Examine why students often appear to learn during instruction but struggle to retain and apply skills over time. Identify how common classroom practices can create an illusion of learning, particularly for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities. Apply research-based strategies from cognitive science—including retrieval practice, spacing, and productive struggle—to strengthen retention and independence. Redesign instructional routines across structured literacy, writing, and content areas to move from performance in the moment to learning that lasts. Leave with practical tools and a clear framework to become a more responsive teacher, not just a deliverer of curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Conatser

Vanessa Conatser

Coordinator, Dyslexia
Vanessa is currently the Coordinator for Dyslexia Services for Plano ISD. As a previous ESL Instructional Specialist for Plano ISD, she now has the pleasure of merging these two worlds to help identify bilingual students with dyslexia with the same tenacity as monolingual students... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, ESL, SPED

8:30am CDT

ELPS Flipbook [full day session]
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
This training introduces the updated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) set to take effect in 2026. Participants will explore key changes and learn strategies to effectively support emergent bilingual (EB) students in developing language proficiency. Through engaging discussions and practical applications, participants will discover how to integrate language support into content-area instruction.
Speakers
S
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, ESL, SPED

10:00am CDT

Beyond the Pencil: Concrete Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms
FULL
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
This session will provide tools and instructional strategies to support Special Education students in both general education and resource classrooms. Transform your instructional approach by integrating sensory-rich manipulatives and high-impact visuals that directly align with student IEP goals. Bridge the gap between abstract concepts and student mastery through hands-on modeling and the intentional use of supplemental aids. Leave with a practical implementation plan to turn standard lessons into engaging, multisensory experiences that meet the needs of every student.
Speakers
SA
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED

10:00am CDT

Building Stronger Achievement through CogAT Profiles (GT session)
LIMITED
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201 @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity filling up
Teachers have many tools in their toolbox. One of the best tools is CogAT. Teachers will analyze CogAT to dig into how each student learns best. This powerful tool can be used to adjust instruction to make instruction more effective for each student.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Social Studies, LOTE, ESL, SPED, GT

1:00pm CDT

Building Stronger Achievement through CogAT Profiles (GT session)
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201 @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers have many tools in their toolbox. One of the best tools is CogAT. Teachers will analyze CogAT to dig into how each student learns best. This powerful tool can be used to adjust instruction to make instruction more effective for each student.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Social Studies, LOTE, ESL, SPED, GT

1:00pm CDT

Difficult ARD Meeting: Strategies for Success
FULL
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
This session is for any member of the ARD committee that has experienced challenging ARDs with parents, advocates, or attorneys. We will give practical facilitation strategies as well as tips for adjusting the environment and tools to reach consensus, or actions to take if you don't.
Speakers
avatar for Mackenzie Casall
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, SPED

1:00pm CDT

Access4All: Ensuring Access to Instruction for ALL Learners [3-hour session] (GT session) [@Sockwell Center]
LIMITED
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Sockwell Center @ 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity filling up
Educators have multiple resources they are expected to internalize and implement with integrity. And classrooms are increasingly diverse places, full of students with a variety of strengths and needs. What if we could find better ways to incorporate that diversity into the lesson internalization process and remove barriers to achievement for ALL learners? Participants will: examine principles of universally designed instruction and how they connect with the instructional cycle, enhance the lesson internalization process to ensure that rigorous learning experiences meet the needs of ALL learners, explore options for engagement, representation, and expression that reduce barriers for diverse learners across content areas, and practice teaching strategies that support effective classroom behavior management. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
Speakers
L
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Sockwell Center 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED, ESL, GT

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Impact: Partnering Effectively with Paraprofessionals [3-hour session]
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Develop effective collaboration routines that clearly define roles and responsibilities between teachers and paraprofessionals. Strengthen communication practices that promote consistency and trust within the classroom team. Apply practical strategies for planning, feedback, and shared accountability. Empower paraprofessionals to actively support student learning and independence.
Speakers
SA
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED

1:00pm CDT

The Illusion of Learning: Why Students Seem to Learn--but Don't (and What to Do About It) [3-hour session]
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Examine why students often appear to learn during instruction but struggle to retain and apply skills over time. Identify how common classroom practices can create an illusion of learning, particularly for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities. Apply research-based strategies from cognitive science—including retrieval practice, spacing, and productive struggle—to strengthen retention and independence. Redesign instructional routines across structured literacy, writing, and content areas to move from performance in the moment to learning that lasts. Leave with practical tools and a clear framework to become a more responsive teacher, not just a deliverer of curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Conatser

Vanessa Conatser

Coordinator, Dyslexia
Vanessa is currently the Coordinator for Dyslexia Services for Plano ISD. As a previous ESL Instructional Specialist for Plano ISD, she now has the pleasure of merging these two worlds to help identify bilingual students with dyslexia with the same tenacity as monolingual students... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, ESL, SPED

2:30pm CDT

Building Stronger Achievement through CogAT Profiles (GT session)
LIMITED
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201 @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity filling up
Teachers have many tools in their toolbox. One of the best tools is CogAT. Teachers will analyze CogAT to dig into how each student learns best. This powerful tool can be used to adjust instruction to make instruction more effective for each student.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton HS Rm E201
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Social Studies, LOTE, ESL, SPED, GT

2:30pm CDT

Difficult ARD Meeting: Strategies for Success
LIMITED
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity filling up
This session is for any member of the ARD committee that has experienced challenging ARDs with parents, advocates, or attorneys. We will give practical facilitation strategies as well as tips for adjusting the environment and tools to reach consensus, or actions to take if you don't.
Speakers
avatar for Mackenzie Casall
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, SPED

2:30pm CDT

The Invisible Backpack: Understanding the Weight of Trauma
FULL
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Every student carries something into the classroom—but for some, that load is heavier and unseen. In this session, we’ll unpack the “invisible backpack” of trauma and explore how toxic stress shapes behavior, relationships, and the ability to learn.
Speakers
CS
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED, Trauma-Informed
 
Thursday, May 28
 

8:30am CDT

Are We There Yet? Tracking Student Progress Towards TEKS Mastery
FULL
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Whether you are talking about Aggressive Progress Monitoring or TEKS Tracking, the point is the same. We want to insure all students can demonstrate mastery of the essential TEKS. Learn how to easily pull the needed data from Edugence to track student performance of the TEKS across the entire year.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, ESL, SPED

8:30am CDT

Data Driven, Student Centered: Mastering Progress Monitoring Tools for IEPs
LIMITED
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity filling up
This session will provide tools and instructional strategies to support Special Education students in both general education and resource classrooms. Transform your instructional approach by integrating sensory-rich manipulatives and high-impact visuals that directly align with student IEP goals. Bridge the gap between abstract concepts and student mastery through hands-on modeling and the intentional use of supplemental aids. Leave with a practical implementation plan to turn standard lessons into engaging, multisensory experiences that meet the needs of every student.
Speakers
SA
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED

8:30am CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Navigating Prior Written Notice in the ARD Process
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Ensure compliance and clear communication by understanding the role of Prior Written Notice (PWN) at the end of the ARD process. This session will guide participants through the legal requirements, key components, and best practices for drafting thorough and data-driven PWNs. Attendees will learn how to document decisions effectively, address parental concerns, and ensure transparency in IEP development. By the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to write clear, legally sound notices that support student-centered decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Shirar

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist, Frontline SPed, and SpedNav, PISD Sped
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, SPED

8:30am CDT

The ELPS Made Easy [full day session]
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
This training introduces the updated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs), which take effect in the fall of 2026. Participants will explore how integrating small moves helps students to talk more, think more, and achieve more in all content area classrooms. Additionally, the Visual Non-Glossary will be featured as a powerful tool that integrates conversation, reading, and writing around academic vocabulary.
Speakers
S
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, ESL, SPED

10:00am CDT

Are We There Yet? Tracking Student Progress Towards TEKS Mastery
FULL
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Whether you are talking about Aggressive Progress Monitoring or TEKS Tracking, the point is the same. We want to insure all students can demonstrate mastery of the essential TEKS. Learn how to easily pull the needed data from Edugence to track student performance of the TEKS across the entire year.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, ESL, SPED

10:00am CDT

Beyond the Pencil: Concrete Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms
LIMITED
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity filling up
This session will provide tools and instructional strategies to support Special Education students in both general education and resource classrooms. Transform your instructional approach by integrating sensory-rich manipulatives and high-impact visuals that directly align with student IEP goals. Bridge the gap between abstract concepts and student mastery through hands-on modeling and the intentional use of supplemental aids. Leave with a practical implementation plan to turn standard lessons into engaging, multisensory experiences that meet the needs of every student.
Speakers
SA
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED

10:00am CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Navigating Prior Written Notice in the ARD Process
FULL
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Ensure compliance and clear communication by understanding the role of Prior Written Notice (PWN) at the end of the ARD process. This session will guide participants through the legal requirements, key components, and best practices for drafting thorough and data-driven PWNs. Attendees will learn how to document decisions effectively, address parental concerns, and ensure transparency in IEP development. By the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge and tools to write clear, legally sound notices that support student-centered decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Shirar

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist, Frontline SPed, and SpedNav, PISD Sped
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, SPED

1:00pm CDT

Are We There Yet? Tracking Student Progress Towards TEKS Mastery
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Whether you are talking about Aggressive Progress Monitoring or TEKS Tracking, the point is the same. We want to insure all students can demonstrate mastery of the essential TEKS. Learn how to easily pull the needed data from Edugence to track student performance of the TEKS across the entire year.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, ESL, SPED

1:00pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals
FULL
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Shift your approach to IEP development by rethinking how PLAAFPs are used to drive meaningful, data-based decisions. This session will challenge participants to move beyond compliance-focused writing and instead use student data to deeply understand needs before developing goals. Attendees will learn how intentional analysis of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) leads to clearer, more aligned, and more impactful IEP goals. By the end of this training, participants will be equipped to approach IEP development with a more strategic, data-driven mindset that results in stronger outcomes for students.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Shirar

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist, Frontline SPed, and SpedNav, PISD Sped
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, SPED

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Impact: Partnering Effectively with Paraprofessionals [3-hour session]
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Develop effective collaboration routines that clearly define roles and responsibilities between teachers and paraprofessionals. Strengthen communication practices that promote consistency and trust within the classroom team. Apply practical strategies for planning, feedback, and shared accountability. Empower paraprofessionals to actively support student learning and independence.
Speakers
SA
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, All Content Areas, SPED

2:30pm CDT

Are We There Yet? Tracking Student Progress Towards TEKS Mastery
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Whether you are talking about Aggressive Progress Monitoring or TEKS Tracking, the point is the same. We want to insure all students can demonstrate mastery of the essential TEKS. Learn how to easily pull the needed data from Edugence to track student performance of the TEKS across the entire year.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ruth

Jennifer Ruth

Student Achievement Specialist, Plano ISD
Jennifer Ruth began her career in Plano ISD at Christie Elementary as a teacher and instructional specialist. From this experience she learned that she loved tote trays but hated textbook counts.  She now works as an Assessment Specialist supporting teachers in how to use the data... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, ESL, SPED

2:30pm CDT

Data-Driven IEPs: Using PLAAFPs to Set Meaningful Goals
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School @ 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
Limited Capacity seats available
Shift your approach to IEP development by rethinking how PLAAFPs are used to drive meaningful, data-based decisions. This session will challenge participants to move beyond compliance-focused writing and instead use student data to deeply understand needs before developing goals. Attendees will learn how intentional analysis of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) leads to clearer, more aligned, and more impactful IEP goals. By the end of this training, participants will be equipped to approach IEP development with a more strategic, data-driven mindset that results in stronger outcomes for students.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Shirar

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist, Frontline SPed, and SpedNav, PISD Sped
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Shepton High School 5580 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  All Levels, SPED
 

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