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 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 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 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.
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.
