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

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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].

8:30am CDT

K-2 Perfectly Paired: Unlocking the Potential of 50/50 Instruction [3-hour session] [@Sockwell Center]

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

Sockwell Center @ 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Limited Capacity seats available

(For K-2 Dual Language Teachers and Staff) Welcome to the "Perfectly Paired" approach to 50/50 instruction! This interactive workshop helps teachers explore the PISD Dual Language Allocation Plan, transforming a 50/50 split into a seamless educational experience. We will outline the Language of Instruction (LOI) for core subjects, giving teachers a clear understanding of the "who, what, and when" for their daily schedule. Participants will walk away with a toolkit of engaging strategies for Emergent Bilinguals, with a focus on scaffolds that foster confidence and academic success in both languages. Join us to discover how perfectly pairing your instruction can foster remarkable student growth! [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]

Speakers

Laura Soto

Language Acquisition Specialist

Laura Soto is a Language Acquisition Specialist that works for Multilingual Academic Services. She has been in education for 20 years and began her educational journey as a bilingual classroom teacher. Laura is passionate about language acquisition and creating fun learning opportunities... Read More →

Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am CDT
Sockwell Center 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Elementary, Dual Language

1:00pm CDT

3-5 Perfectly Paired: Unlocking the Power of 50/50 Instruction [3-hour session] [@Sockwell Center]

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT

Sockwell Center @ 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Limited Capacity seats available

(For 3-5 Dual Language Teachers and Staff) Welcome to the "Perfectly Paired" approach to 50/50 instruction! This interactive workshop helps teachers explore the PISD Dual Language Allocation Plan, transforming a 50/50 split into a seamless educational experience. We will outline the Language of Instruction (LOI) for core subjects, giving teachers a clear understanding of the "who, what, and when" for their daily schedule. Participants will walk away with a toolkit of engaging strategies for Emergent Bilinguals, with a focus on scaffolds that foster confidence and academic success in both languages. Join us to discover how perfectly pairing your instruction can foster remarkable student growth! [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]

Speakers

Laura Soto

Language Acquisition Specialist

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Sockwell Center 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd, Plano, TX 75093

Elementary, Dual Language

PISD Summer Inspire 2026

8:30am CDT

Laura Soto

1:00pm CDT

Laura Soto

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