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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[All attendees will receive a copy of the author's book, Fifty AI Prompts for Teachers.] Planning lessons without AI in 2026 is a bit like grading papers without a pen—it’s possible, but why make it harder on yourself? In this session, you’ll learn how to use Gemini as a reliable “thinking partner” to help you brainstorm ideas, strengthen your content knowledge, and build engaging instructional materials. Through hands-on examples and simple prompting strategies, you’ll see how AI can save time while actually improving your teaching. We’ll also dig into why these tools matter right now—and how to use them in ways that truly support learning.Please bring a charged device to this session.
[All attendees will receive a copy of the author's book, Fifty AI Prompts for Teachers.] Planning lessons without AI in 2026 is a bit like grading papers without a pen—it’s possible, but why make it harder on yourself? In this session, you’ll learn how to use Gemini as a reliable “thinking partner” to help you brainstorm ideas, strengthen your content knowledge, and build engaging instructional materials. Through hands-on examples and simple prompting strategies, you’ll see how AI can save time while actually improving your teaching. We’ll also dig into why these tools matter right now—and how to use them in ways that truly support learning. Please bring a charged device to this session.
[All attendees will receive a copy of the author's book, Fifty AI Prompts for Teachers.] Planning lessons without AI in 2026 is a bit like grading papers without a pen—it’s possible, but why make it harder on yourself? In this session, you’ll learn how to use Gemini as a reliable “thinking partner” to help you brainstorm ideas, strengthen your content knowledge, and build engaging instructional materials. Through hands-on examples and simple prompting strategies, you’ll see how AI can save time while actually improving your teaching. We’ll also dig into why these tools matter right now—and how to use them in ways that truly support learning. Please bring a charged device to this session.
[All attendees will receive a copy of the author's book, Fifty AI Prompts for Teachers.] Planning lessons without AI in 2026 is a bit like grading papers without a pen—it’s possible, but why make it harder on yourself? In this session, you’ll learn how to use Gemini as a reliable “thinking partner” to help you brainstorm ideas, strengthen your content knowledge, and build engaging instructional materials. Through hands-on examples and simple prompting strategies, you’ll see how AI can save time while actually improving your teaching. We’ll also dig into why these tools matter right now—and how to use them in ways that truly support learning. Please bring a charged device to this session.
Engage with the Depth and Complexity framework to explore its role in creating rigorous, high-level learning experiences aligned to district curriculum. Explore ready to use resources you can take back to your team and classroom for immediate use. This session is intended for first time learners.
28 years as a PISD educator, I have spent most of my career as a gifted specialist and the last several years as a coordinator for both the IB Primary Years Program at Huffman Elementary and currently the Advanced Academics Coordinator. My passions in education include collaborating... Read More →
