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

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].

8:30am CDT

A First Look: Unlock Creativity with Canva for Education

LIMITED

Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT

Shepton HS E209

Limited Capacity filling up

Join our workshop to build confidence using Canva in your classroom. Learn how to navigate the Home screen, find and use templates, create folders, and share activities. You'll get hands-on practice and see just how intuitive Canva is, so you can feel confident getting started. Please bring a charged device to this session.

Speakers

Canva Education

Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
Shepton HS E209

All Levels, Technology

10:00am CDT

Capturing the Student Learning Journey in Canva

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT

Shepton HS E209

Limited Capacity seats available

Join this immersive workshop to explore a student’s learning journey with Canva. From goal setting to showcasing their work, discover how students can use Canva to demonstrate what they’ve learned through visually engaging designs. You’ll take a deep dive into transforming traditional assignments into creative, student-led projects. Please bring a charged device to this session.

Speakers

Canva Education

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
Shepton HS E209

All Levels, Technology

1:00pm CDT

Enhance your Teaching with AI in the Classroom Using Canva

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT

Shepton HS E209

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring Canva’s AI tools for the classroom. Learn how to integrate tools like Magic Write, Magic Design, Magic Studio, Magic Activities, and Canva Code into your teaching practice. You’ll explore real classroom use cases and walk away with ideas you can start using right away. Please bring a charged device to this session.

*Participants in this session should be familiar with using tools within Canva prior to attending the session.

Speakers

Canva Education

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Shepton HS E209

All Levels, Technology

2:30pm CDT

Empowering Educators and Staff with Canva Education

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 3:50pm CDT

Shepton HS E209

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore the magic of Canva for Education in this collaborative workshop that helps prepare you to lead professional learning on Canva (think Train-the-Trainer model). Dive into the basics of design and Canva’s workflow, so you can confidently support others in your district. You’ll learn how Canva helps students, staff, and educators create, communicate, and collaborate in ways that make learning more impactful and engaging. Please bring a charged device to this session.

Speakers