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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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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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.
Limited Capacityfull 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.
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.
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.
Limited Capacityfull 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.
Limited Capacityfull 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.
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.
