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SPED 2025 Summer 1 Day Conference
Back by Popular Demand the 2025-2026 Special Education Summer Academy is offering a one day conference style workshop. The workshops are designed for Special Education staff members who teach in an Achieve, Connect, Elevate, Strive, or Rise classrooms AND staff members who provide behavior support to students in the resource & inclusion settings (i.e. "Focus Programming"). During the one day conference staff will have the opportunity to choose the sessions they are interested in taking and collaborate within their professional learning communities to explore the foundations of behavior & instruction, identify critical attributes of highly effective structured programs, and practice the skills needed to arrange classroom environments and be ready to welcome students on the first day of school!

To register for a session, simply click the radio button on the upper left side next to the title and the session is automatically added to your schedule. If the session is full, DON’T WORRY, register anyway for the wait list. We will be checking the numbers throughout the month and make room for all the waitlisters. 
Audience: Focus/Resource/Inclusion clear filter
Thursday, July 24
 

8:30am CDT

Autism and the Brain FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-274 Meeting Room
Join us for a fascinating and informative training session that explores the latest research on autism and brain development, tailored specifically for special education teachers and staff. We'll dive into how brain differences influence learning, behavior, and sensory processing, and share practical, research-backed strategies to support your students. Expect a lively discussion filled with fresh insights and actionable ideas to enhance your classroom practices!

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
AB

Alyssa Brown

BIS - LSSP
Speakers
avatar for Cara Speicher

Cara Speicher

BIS - Team Leader
I received my Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Autism from UNT. My Bachelors is from SMU in English letters. I have worked for Plano ISD for 20 years, and I have been in Education for 25 years having previously worked in Highland Park ISD as an English 1 and English... Read More →
HJ
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-274 Meeting Room 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Cognitive Ability and Planning Behavior Interventions FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-206 Classroom
Come work smarter not harder with us as we explain how to use existing evaluation data to determine the most effective behavior interventions. Most of your students will have MAP and CogAT scores, and all of them have an FIE. We will give you some simple tips and tools to help you understand what interventions are most likely to improve student behavior and learning.
Presenter
BF

Brooke Foster

BIS - Focus PLC Lead
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-206 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Deep Dive into Internalizing Behaviors FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom
Difficult to see, Difficult to Diagnose, Difficult to Support
Presenter
CF

Cristi Foreman

BIS - A/C PLC Lead
Speakers
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist
This is my 21st year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I am also a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →
SP
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Facilitating ARD Meetings 101 FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom
Learn how to confidently facilitate ARD meetings and effectively present IEPs to the ARD committee using Frontline. This session will provide practical tips, tools, and guidance to ensure compliance and meaningful collaboration.

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
LS

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

NotebookLM in Action: Your AI Assistant for Teaching, Planning, and Problem-Solving FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-207 Classroom
This session explores how NotebookLM can help educators streamline everyday tasks such as organizing instructional materials, summarizing important documents, and managing behavior data. Participants will walk through practical, real-world use cases that demonstrate how AI can reduce paperwork, enhance planning, and support more efficient decision-making across the school day.
Presenter
BH

Bobby Hillman

BIS - BCBA
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-207 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Elementary Modified Curriculum using Vizzle LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201)
This session is designed to help you tailor lessons to meet your students’ individual needs. Discover how Vizzle can streamline your planning process and save time when creating modified lessons. Please bring a fully charged device for these sessions.

The session is available four times for your convenience.
Presenter
AT

Ashley Thompson

Instructional & Campus Support Specialist, Elementary
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201) 3000 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, TX
  Elementary, 80 Min

8:30am CDT

Filling your Toolbox: Community Agencies & Supports LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-242 Classroom
Gain insights into agencies and pathways that assist all students in the community as they transition from high school to adulthood. Participants will also explore ways to develop strategies/activities in the Transition Supplement to support families in making these connections now. (LifePath, TWS, REACH, etc. ) Feel confident with your transition plans for students!
Presenter
EV

Emily Vadner

Transition Curriculum Specialist
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
PESH B1-242 Classroom
  Secondary, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Avoiding the Fall into Burnout with Self Care and Rationale Detachment FILLING
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-274 Meeting Room
Working in our world comes with unique challenges - both emotional and physical. Resilience in this profession relies upon the ability to rationally detach and take care of yourself, even when the sky is falling.
Presenter
CF

Cristi Foreman

BIS - A/C PLC Lead
Speakers
AB
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-274 Meeting Room 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Building & Using Student Response Plans (SRPs): A Practical Guide for Supportive Behavior Management FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-206 Classroom
This hands-on training guides staff through the full process of creating and using Student Response Plans (SRPs) to support consistent, function-based responses to challenging behavior. Learn how to align SRPs with FBAs and BIPs, develop clear response scripts, and use real examples to build confidence in managing behavior proactively and collaboratively.

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
BH

Bobby Hillman

BIS - BCBA
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-206 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

CICO Implementation LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-207 Classroom
Join us to learn about this often misunderstood intervention and how a CICO system allows you to integrate multiple common behavior interventions in one simple procedure. The interactive implementation guide provided is a “can’t miss!”
Presenter
BF

Brooke Foster

BIS - Focus PLC Lead
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-207 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Facilitating ARD Meetings 101 LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom
Learn how to confidently facilitate ARD meetings and effectively present IEPs to the ARD committee using Frontline. This session will provide practical tips, tools, and guidance to ensure compliance and meaningful collaboration.

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
LS

Lauren Shirar

ARD Specialist
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Social Skills 102: Beyond the Checklist--Planning Social Skills Lessons that Work FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom
Find the right lessons, map them out, and make them happen!
Presenter
KH

Kathi Henderson

Social Skills Specialist - ECS & Elementary
Speakers
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist
This is my 21st year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I am also a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

10:00am CDT

Elementary Modified Curriculum using Vizzle LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201)
This session is designed to help you tailor lessons to meet your students’ individual needs. Discover how Vizzle can streamline your planning process and save time when creating modified lessons. Please bring a fully charged device for these sessions.

The session is available four times for your convenience.
Presenter
AT

Ashley Thompson

Instructional & Campus Support Specialist, Elementary
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201) 3000 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, TX
  Elementary, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Adaptions in Action: Mastering Modifications FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom
Today, we will walk through a step-by-step process from the IEP to the final product, ensuring that modifications are meaningful, effective, and designed to meet each student’s unique needs.
Additional tips will be provided for Achieve / Connect teachers.
Please bring a charged device.
Speakers
LC

Leanne Campbell

Instructional & Campus Support Specialist, Secondary
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Building & Using Student Response Plans (SRPs): A Practical Guide for Supportive Behavior Management LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-206 Classroom
This hands-on training guides staff through the full process of creating and using Student Response Plans (SRPs) to support consistent, function-based responses to challenging behavior. Learn how to align SRPs with FBAs and BIPs, develop clear response scripts, and use real examples to build confidence in managing behavior proactively and collaboratively.

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
BH

Bobby Hillman

BIS - BCBA
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-206 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Paras Level II - "I am NOT a Bodyguard" FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-236 Classroom
I Am Not a Bodyguard is an empowering (and slightly rebellious) session for special education paraprofessionals ready to step out of the shadows and into their true roles. We’ll break down job expectations, set boundaries, and build the confidence to say, “I’m here to support—not just escort!”

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
CF

Cristi Foreman

BIS - A/C PLC Lead
Speakers
AP
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-236 Classroom
  All Level, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Procedures and Tips for Collaborating with Gen. Ed. FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom
This training is to offer several ways Focus Teachers can collaborate with GenEd teachers. Some topics will be, getting Bx data from GenEd for Bx goal & BIP updates, Giving GenEd Teachers reinforcers, BIP staffing to collaborate and train on positive behavioral supports, Creating Individualized CICO point sheets.

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Speakers
SP
DB

Deandra Bradley

Special Education Teacher
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction: A deep dive into interpersonal skills across social contexts FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-232 Classroom
Do your students struggle with taking accountability for their actions? Do they need support reading the "hidden rules" to successfully engage in the learning environment? The Social-Emotional Chain Reaction and Social Situation Mapping may be the key to proactively planning to meet your students' social and behavioral needs across the various social contexts of the school day!
Presenter
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist
This is my 21st year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I am also a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-232 Classroom
  All Level, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Elementary Modified Curriculum using Vizzle LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201)
This session is designed to help you tailor lessons to meet your students’ individual needs. Discover how Vizzle can streamline your planning process and save time when creating modified lessons. Please bring a fully charged device for these sessions.

The session is available four times for your convenience.
Presenter
AT

Ashley Thompson

Instructional & Campus Support Specialist, Elementary
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201) 3000 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, TX
  Elementary, 80 Min

1:00pm CDT

Texas Transition: Exploring the Texas Transition and Employment Guide LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-242 Classroom
This session is intended to provide an overview of the TTEG and how the resource supports transition planning for students, parents/guardians, and teachers. Tips for how to use the guide as a reference to aid in the development of transition services for students will also be discussed.
Presenter
DH

Dowanda Hill

Transition Curriculum Specialist
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
PESH B1-242 Classroom
  Secondary, 80 Min

2:40pm CDT

Autism and the Brain LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-235 Classroom
Join us for a fascinating and informative training session that explores the latest research on autism and brain development, tailored specifically for special education teachers and staff. We'll dive into how brain differences influence learning, behavior, and sensory processing, and share practical, research-backed strategies to support your students. Expect a lively discussion filled with fresh insights and actionable ideas to enhance your classroom practices!

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
AB

Alyssa Brown

BIS - LSSP
Speakers
HJ
avatar for Cara Speicher

Cara Speicher

BIS - Team Leader
I received my Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Autism from UNT. My Bachelors is from SMU in English letters. I have worked for Plano ISD for 20 years, and I have been in Education for 25 years having previously worked in Highland Park ISD as an English 1 and English... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-235 Classroom
  All Level, 80 Min

2:40pm CDT

Beyond Behavior: Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-232 Classroom
Join us for an engaging and practical session on **Trauma-Informed Care and Mental Health in the Classroom**, led by experienced special education counselors. Discover real-world strategies to support students' emotional well-being, manage classroom challenges, and build stronger, more compassionate learning environments. This is a must-attend for educators who want to make a lasting impact—while learning in a supportive, energizing space!


Presenter
LM

Lauren McDonald

Special Education Counselor
Speakers
AR

Alysha Rigney

Special Education Counselor
LA

Leslie Allen

Special Education Counselor
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-232 Classroom
  All Level, 80 Min

2:40pm CDT

Elevating the Brain's Air Traffic Controller: Strategies to Boost Students' Executive Functions FULL
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom
Do your students struggle with time management, task initiation, organization, and other Executive Functions? Increase your knowledge of Executive Functions, the air traffic controller of the brain. Leave with practical, implementable strategies across classroom settings to promote development of students’ executive functions for academic, social, and behavioral success!
Presenter
avatar for Krista Benson

Krista Benson

Social Skills Specialist
This is my 21st year as a Special Educator in PISD.   My passions include everything related to Social Skills and Executive Functions, with a splash of Behavior Intervention/Support!  I am also a Google for Education Certified Trainer.As an avid reader, my favorite topic to research... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-204 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

2:40pm CDT

Paras Level II - "I am NOT a Bodyguard" LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-236 Classroom
I Am Not a Bodyguard is an empowering (and slightly rebellious) session for special education paraprofessionals ready to step out of the shadows and into their true roles. We’ll break down job expectations, set boundaries, and build the confidence to say, “I’m here to support—not just escort!”

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Presenter
CF

Cristi Foreman

BIS - A/C PLC Lead
Speakers
AP
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-236 Classroom
  All Level, 80 Min

2:40pm CDT

Procedures and Tips for Collaborating with Gen. Ed. LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom
This training is to offer several ways Focus Teachers can collaborate with GenEd teachers. Some topics will be, getting Bx data from GenEd for Bx goal & BIP updates, Giving GenEd Teachers reinforcers, BIP staffing to collaborate and train on positive behavioral supports, Creating Individualized CICO point sheets.

The session is available twice for your convenience.
Speakers
SP
DB

Deandra Bradley

Special Education Teacher
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-208 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  All Level, 80 Min

2:40pm CDT

Elementary Modified Curriculum using Vizzle LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201)
This session is designed to help you tailor lessons to meet your students’ individual needs. Discover how Vizzle can streamline your planning process and save time when creating modified lessons. Please bring a fully charged device for these sessions.

The session is available four times for your convenience.
Presenter
AT

Ashley Thompson

Instructional & Campus Support Specialist, Elementary
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
B1-Computer Lab (201) 3000 Los Rios Blvd., Plano, TX
  Elementary, 80 Min

2:40pm CDT

Unlock the Power of Work Based Learning in your Classroom LIMITED
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-207 Classroom
Participants will explore ways to integrate work based learning into their classrooms (grades 6-12) as well as opportunities to partner with local businesses and take students into the community. As a hands-on instructional strategy, WBL can be a powerful tool in many different subject areas to support your student's future employment goals.
Presenter
EV

Emily Vadner

Transition Curriculum Specialist
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
PESH B1-207 Classroom 3000 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX
  Secondary, 80 Min
 
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