Who We Are

PROSPER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Who We Are Who We Are

We are excited that you are showing interest in Prosper ISD! We are one of the fastest growing districts in Texas and the nation, giving us so many more students, staff, and families to love every year. This also means that Prosper ISD offers employees the unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally as the school grows and additional positions are added.

Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 24,500 students in 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with more campuses opening every year.

Consistently rated as one of the Niche Best Schools in Texas and the US, joining Prosper ISD means that you will be joining a school district committed to pursuing excellence in the arts, academics, and athletics. Our students are routinely recognized on the local, state and national level for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.

As our Graduate Profile demonstrates, at Prosper ISD we are committed to the overall growth of all students and all programs. We are proud of our Academic, Athletic, Fine Arts, and CTE programs that provide our students with a multitude of opportunities to find their niche in life. We are also proud of the commitment to student and staff social emotional health. Our Hope Squads have been a great addition to the district providing many with a source of help and guidance in moments of struggle or need.

We are also committed to the growth of our staff. Both at the campus and the district level, you will find multiple opportunities for growth and learning with campus and district support for your innovation and endeavors toward improving student outcomes in the classroom and beyond. Prosper ISD is also committed to growing our leadership from within. You will find opportunities to get involved, be mentored, and see doors open providing opportunities for new positions.

Finally, you will find that Prosper ISD is a family that loves and supports one another. While we have the size and growth of a large district, our heart remains in our small town beginnings as evidenced by our vision statement, “Grounded by Tradition. Soaring to New Beginnings.”

Sincerely, Dr. Holly Ferguson

Superintendent of Schools

Grounded by Tradition, Soaring to New Beginnings

What we are about

Innovative Learning

Personal growth happens most when we are uncomfortable and struggle in our endeavors.

Prosper ISD is committed to providing an educational environment that fosters growth in teachers and students alike - through risk-taking, productive struggle, feedback, observation, collaboration and communication. Establishing a growth-mindset culture in Prosper ISD allows for the development of realistic expectations of what it takes to succeed in the world at large - ultimately resulting in increased, authentic, transferable student and teacher learning.

1,774

Number of industrybased certifications earned from an approved list during the 2021-2022 school year.

80.65%

Percentage of SPED students that graduated in 2022 with an on-level or advanced diploma.

Number of students that graduated from Prosper ISD in 2022.

Number of AP tests taken in 2022. This is an increase of 41.39% over the previous year.

There were 500 students designated by the College Board as AP Scholars, which reflects an increase of 41.24% over the previous year.

During times of rapid growth, one of the first areas to be impacted is the physical facilities. Whether considering a school is over capacity or lacks program facilities to meet the growing needs of student involvement, facilities are a focal point that must be assessed. Prosper ISD is committed to providing high quality learning facilities for our students and staff while also developing a solid plan for creating equity and efficiency in regards to programs and facility use in a time of rapid growth.

Finding Future Educators

Prosper ISD is committed to recruiting and hiring the best and most highly-qualified educators.

Prosper ISD is committed to

• providing an educational environment that fosters growth in teachers and students.

• establishing a growth-mindset.

• developing realistic expectations of what it takes to succeed in the world at large.

• learning for teachers and students that is authentic and transferable.

Innovate with Us Innovate with Us Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction

In Prosper ISD, you become a part of creating and maintaining a curriculum designed by our teachers for our students based upon state requirements and desired student outcomes.

Prosper ISD teachers have the ability to

• benefit from a developed curriculum.

• participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s).

• collaborate with Instructional Coaches & Curriculum Designers.

• utilize teaching and learning styles that bring about the best student outcomes in their classroom.

Professional Growth & Development Grow with Us Grow with Us

Professional Growth & Development

Professional Growth & Development

We provide year-long opportunities to support your growth in order to create and support high levels of learning for all students.

• Prosper Connects: Annual summer learning conference featuring renowned speakers and teacher-led learning.

• RISE Program: Opportunity for innovative teachers to pilot cutting-edge instructional strategies, teaching styles, or new educational approaches.

• New Teacher Academy: Mentoring and intentional support provided for first-year teachers, including ongoing professional learning and guidance, to help make your first years in education successful.

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Instructional Coaching

• Leadership Cohort: A year-long academy for aspiring leaders to learn and reflect on effective leadership practices with monthly meetings led by district and campus leaders.

• In-person, Online, and Blended Learning

• PEF Teacher Grants

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