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].
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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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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) 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.]
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 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.
