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!
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].
Sign up or log in to add sessions to your schedule and sync them to your phone or calendar.
This session offers a guided introduction to the McGraw Hill Math 6–8 instructional materials teachers will use in the upcoming school year. Led by representatives from McGraw Hill, the session will walk participants through essential components, including lesson structure, assessments, and digital supports. Teachers will leave with a clear picture of how the resources fit together and where to begin as they prepare for implementation. The focus is on awareness and readiness rather than deep training.Please bring a charged device to this session.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience. Please bring a charged device to this session.
Get a sneak peek at what’s new for Fall 2026 in ELA 6—and take some time to explore, collaborate, and “play in the sandbox” with your colleagues. In this session, you’ll dig into the year-long scope and sequence, preview pacing across all six units, and try out strategies for honors differentiation in a low-stakes, hands-on setting. We’ll also take a closer look at the ELA Lab 6 course and its role in supporting student growth and targeted remediation. Bring your ELA 6 partner and come ready to explore what’s ahead, collaborate with your PLC, and build a shared understanding that supports strong, intentional planning for every learner. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This session provides an overview of what PLCs are and the process for collaborative inquiry. Participants will explore the key characteristics a PLC and how teams can make the shift to becoming true learning communities.
This session offers a guided introduction to the McGraw Hill Math 6–8 instructional materials teachers will use in the upcoming school year. Led by representatives from McGraw Hill, the session will walk participants through essential components, including lesson structure, assessments, and digital supports. Teachers will leave with a clear picture of how the resources fit together and where to begin as they prepare for implementation. The focus is on awareness and readiness rather than deep training. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This session offers a guided introduction to the McGraw Hill Math 6–8 instructional materials teachers will use in the upcoming school year. Led by representatives from McGraw Hill, the session will walk participants through essential components, including lesson structure, assessments, and digital supports. Teachers will leave with a clear picture of how the resources fit together and where to begin as they prepare for implementation. The focus is on awareness and readiness rather than deep training. Please bring a charged device to this session.
(for Secondary) Learn how collaboration with your librarian can strengthen research, critical thinking, and content mastery in MS, HS, and SH classrooms. This session highlights powerful databases, digital collections, and tools that support authentic research, inquiry-based learning, and curriculum-specific needs. Educators will explore ways to embed library resources into projects and interdisciplinary units. Walk away with concrete strategies for partnering with your librarian to elevate instruction and better prepare students for college, career, and life.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience.Please bring a charged device to this session.
This session builds on the principles introduced in PLC Foundation and explores the logistics of establishing and managing effective PLCs. Participants will learn about structures and practices that are an integral part of high-functioning PLCs such as team norms, navigating common team challenges, setting SMART goals and more.
THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM WRITERS. This session will provide secondary curriculum writers with a comprehensive framework for developing high-quality, student-centered learning experiences. Participants will explore the core tenets of the Plano ISD curriculum, focusing on "Backwards Design" to shift the instructional focus from teaching to student learning. This session guides educators through the creation and use of essential documents, such as Unit Plans, Pacing Calendars, and Learning Guides, to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students. Attendees will also learn to identify "Essential Standards" using criteria like leverage, readiness, and endurance to prioritize the most impactful knowledge for long-term success.
This session offers a guided introduction to the McGraw Hill Math 6–8 instructional materials teachers will use in the upcoming school year. Led by representatives from McGraw Hill, the session will walk participants through essential components, including lesson structure, assessments, and digital supports. Teachers will leave with a clear picture of how the resources fit together and where to begin as they prepare for implementation. The focus is on awareness and readiness rather than deep training. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This introductory session, led by Savvas representatives, provides a high-level overview of the newly adopted instructional materials for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Teachers will explore the structure of the curriculum, core instructional components, and key digital tools they will use in their classrooms next year. The session is designed to build familiarity and confidence by highlighting lesson design, assessments, and supports for student learning. This is a brief orientation focused on knowing what resources are available and how to begin using them effectively.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience.
(for Secondary) Looking to refine and strengthen your classroom management for a more focused, productive learning environment? Join the Student Management Team for Connection, Correction, and Consistency—a practical, no-nonsense session designed for secondary educators. You’ll gain strategies to build authentic student relationships, deliver clear and effective corrections without escalating situations, and implement consistent systems that support accountability and engagement. Dedicated work time is included so you can begin planning and aligning your approach for the upcoming year. Walk away with tools you can apply immediately to create a structured, respectful classroom culture.
(For secondary) This interactive professional development session empowers educators with strategic questioning techniques designed to deepen student understanding, foster inquiry, and enhance critical thinking. Participants will explore how to craft purposeful questions, encourage student-generated questions, and shift from content coverage to true comprehension. Through fast-paced, hands-on experiences, educators will analyze question types, refine questioning strategies, and practice techniques that promote higher-order thinking and meaningful student interactions. This session provides practical, immediately applicable methods to create a dynamic, inquiry-driven classroom environment where students take an active role in their learning. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
(For secondary) Maximize every minute of instruction while creating classrooms where students are actively engaged, thinking deeply, and collaborating across content areas. Through hands-on experiences, participants will engage in high-impact, student-centered strategies that promote active learning, strengthen academic discourse, and foster meaningful collaboration. Educators will explore the components of gradual release and learn how to effectively structure the lesson cycle to support student success from beginning to end. Participants will walk away with practical, ready-to-implement tools to ensure bell-to-bell instruction, increase student ownership, and elevate learning opportunities for all students. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
This session explores how the PLC questions guide the work of teams with emphasis on understanding structure of the TEKS, creating learning progressions, and using data to adjust instruction.
This session provides an in-depth exploration of the essential ethical standards and safety protocols required for student-led scientific research. Participants will learn how to navigate the pre-approval process for projects involving human subjects, vertebrate animals, potentially hazardous biological agents (PHBAs), and hazardous materials. We will cover key International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) rules, risk assessment strategies, and required documentation to ensure all research is conducted responsibly and qualifies for competition
This introductory session, led by Savvas representatives, provides a high-level overview of the newly adopted instructional materials for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Teachers will explore the structure of the curriculum, core instructional components, and key digital tools they will use in their classrooms next year. The session is designed to build familiarity and confidence by highlighting lesson design, assessments, and supports for student learning. This is a brief orientation focused on knowing what resources are available and how to begin using them effectively. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This professional development session provides an overview of the Solomon Adult Transition Center and the services available to students ages 18–22 receiving special education supports. Participants will learn how students are grouped, what a typical day looks like, and how programming is aligned to postsecondary goals in employment, independent living, and community participation. The session will also outline eligibility criteria and the decision-making process for transition services. Additionally, teachers will gain practical strategies to help prepare students and families for a successful transition to the Solomon Center. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to support students in planning for life beyond high school.
Success on TSIA, PSAT, and SAT have implications for access to dual credit coursework, college admission, scholarship opportunities, and student incentives tied to College, Career, and Military Readiness. In this session, get hands-on exposure to free tools and resources that can easily be integrated into classrooms at the middle school, high school, or senior high level.
Kevin Moore serves as Director of Advanced Academics for Plano ISD, where he oversees various programs that include the district's GT services, AP and IB programs, and academic competitions in addition to collaborating on all things CCMR. Kevin is an adjunct faculty member in the... Read More →
This introductory session, led by Savvas representatives, provides a high-level overview of the newly adopted instructional materials for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Teachers will explore the structure of the curriculum, core instructional components, and key digital tools they will use in their classrooms next year. The session is designed to build familiarity and confidence by highlighting lesson design, assessments, and supports for student learning. This is a brief orientation focused on knowing what resources are available and how to begin using them effectively. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience. Please bring a charged device to this session.
(For secondary) This high-energy professional development session equips educators with practical, student-centered strategies that drive active learning and deep engagement. Participants will explore the essential components of an engaged classroom, gaining hands-on experience with techniques that get students actively involved in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The session focuses on increasing critical thinking, fostering student ownership of learning, and integrating higher-order thinking into daily instruction. Educators will leave with ready-to-use tools and strategies to create a language-rich, interactive environment where students thrive. This session provides an engaging and immersive learning experience, ensuring that teachers walk away with actionable strategies to transform instruction and maximize student success. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
The session focuses on strengthening classroom instruction through the PLC process. Participants explore high-impact instructional practices as they work through the Collaborative Team Framework.
(For secondary) Strengthen literacy skills by unlocking the powerful connection between reading and writing! This engaging professional development session provides educators with learner-centered, active strategies to enhance student comprehension, writing fluency, and content mastery. Participants will uncover how reading fuels better writing, and gather practical tools to lessen writing anxiety while building student confidence. Through hands-on experiences, educators will leave with a ready-to-use toolkit of dynamic strategies designed to boost engagement, deepen understanding, and empower students to thrive as both readers and writers. [Please note: This session is at the Sockwell Center.]
THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM WRITERS. This session will provide secondary curriculum writers with a comprehensive framework for developing high-quality, student-centered learning experiences. Participants will explore the core tenets of the Plano ISD curriculum, focusing on "Backwards Design" to shift the instructional focus from teaching to student learning. This session guides educators through the creation and use of essential documents, such as Unit Plans, Pacing Calendars, and Learning Guides, to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students. Attendees will also learn to identify "Essential Standards" using criteria like leverage, readiness, and endurance to prioritize the most impactful knowledge for long-term success.
This professional development session provides an overview of the Solomon Adult Transition Center and the services available to students ages 18–22 receiving special education supports. Participants will learn how students are grouped, what a typical day looks like, and how programming is aligned to postsecondary goals in employment, independent living, and community participation. The session will also outline eligibility criteria and the decision-making process for transition services. Additionally, teachers will gain practical strategies to help prepare students and families for a successful transition to the Solomon Center. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to support students in planning for life beyond high school.
Success on TSIA, PSAT, and SAT have implications for access to dual credit coursework, college admission, scholarship opportunities, and student incentives tied to College, Career, and Military Readiness. In this session, get hands-on exposure to free tools and resources that can easily be integrated into classrooms at the middle school, high school, or senior high level.
Kevin Moore serves as Director of Advanced Academics for Plano ISD, where he oversees various programs that include the district's GT services, AP and IB programs, and academic competitions in addition to collaborating on all things CCMR. Kevin is an adjunct faculty member in the... Read More →
This introductory session, led by Savvas representatives, provides a high-level overview of the newly adopted instructional materials for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. Teachers will explore the structure of the curriculum, core instructional components, and key digital tools they will use in their classrooms next year. The session is designed to build familiarity and confidence by highlighting lesson design, assessments, and supports for student learning. This is a brief orientation focused on knowing what resources are available and how to begin using them effectively. Please bring a charged device to this session.
This hands-on session will guide you through the *NEW* technical interface of Khan Academy Reimagined, from account activation to mastering the new Teacher Dashboard's main navigational components. Learn to strategically create and assign four distinct learning types—including Unit Missions and Khanmigo Activities—while utilizing preview links to visualize the student experience. Please bring a charged device to this session.
