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Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

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Tuesday, August 22
 

8:00am EDT

mClass DIBELS 8 - Train the Trainer for Traditional Schools
Traditional MTSS facilitators and coaches will deepen their understanding of the DIBELS 8 benchmark and Amplify platform and understand how to guide their school-based teams in completing these legislative requirements. This session will be offered two times (August 15th and August 22nd).

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

8:00am EDT

Eureka Squared PreK Launch AM Session

In this session, we explore how young children experience and engage with numbers. Participants study the four components of number core and how they are incorporated in a lesson. Participants explore a Module Overview and familiarize themselves with the lesson components.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

8:00am EDT

Traditional Kick Off- Vendor & Community Fair
El Centro Hispano, Carolina Theatre of Durham, You Can Vote, Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, Durham County Soil and Water Conservation, Durham County Library Main Branch, Durham County Library East Regional Branch, Duke Gardens, Professional Educators of North Carolina (PENC), City of Durham Public Works, Triangle Math Teachers Circle, Durham Association of Educators, NC Historic Sites, PFS INVESTMENTS, FactCite (Lincoln Library Press, Inc.)

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 1st Floor Main Hallway

8:00am EDT

BoY Pre K Institute
A Half day of professional development for preschool teachers

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Whitted School

8:00am EDT

SSS: Behavior Support PLC-Services and Supports

This PL is offered to BSAs/BSTs to highlight and align the behavior support services delivery module and the school-based support offered by the Behavior Support Team.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 162

8:00am EDT

Student Support Services: SWA Back to School Kickoff

Student Support Services: A mini conference exploring themes in mental health awareness, attendance, and student wellness.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

8:30am EDT

Traditional 9-12 Arts Content Kick Off

This session is REQUIRED for all 9-12 arts teachers. 9-12 arts teachers will meet their lead teachers, learn about NC Arts Education, DPS District Arts Events, and have the opportunity to dive deeper into content based on their needs. Visual Art - Art Room 1; Chorus - Chorus Room; Theatre - Theatre ; Dance - Dance Room; Orchestra - Art Room 2; Band - Band Room

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Arts Wing

8:30am EDT

Traditional CTE Kick Off
Participants will celebrate CTE accomplishments and receive updates on curriculum, finance, procedures, program data and technology for the 2023-24 school year.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Cafeteria

8:30am EDT

Traditional 9-12 English Content Kick Off
High school English teachers will receive curriculum and resource updates for the 2023-2024 school year and meet with their departments to plan for the BOY Reading Universal Screener and StudySync companion distribution/online account access for all students. English I & II 201,  English III 202, English IV 203, AP 204 This session is required for all 9-12 English teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
  ELA, 9th-12th

8:30am EDT

Traditional Equity 601- Middle School Kick Off

Participants will deepen their understanding of identity, equity, intersectionality, and other topics related to LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized groups. REQUIRED FOR ALL 6-8 teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Auditorium

8:30am EDT

Traditional 9-12 World Languages Kick Off
We will discuss the WL standards rollout and have some planning time. This session is required for all 9-12 world languages teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 214

8:30am EDT

Traditional 9-12 Math Content Kick Off
Math teachers will receive curriculum and resource updates for the 2023-2024 school year and meet with their departments to plan. ROOM ASSIGNMENTS- Math 1 230, Math 2 231, Math 3 233, AP 234, This session is required for all 9-12 math teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
  Math, 9th-12th

8:30am EDT

Traditional High School/Secondary Cohort Media Coordinator Content Kick Off
This session is REQUIRED for all high school/secondary media coordinators to discuss updates, curriculum connections, Battle of the Books, and collection development projects.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 211

8:30am EDT

Traditional 9-12 Science Content Kick Off
High School Science teachers will receive curriculum and resource updates for the 2023-2024 school year, focusing on the newly adopted K-12 Science Standards. This session is required for all 9-12 science teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Library

8:30am EDT

Traditional 9-12 Social Studies Content Kick Off
Social Studies teachers will receive curriculum and resource updates for the 2023-2024 school year and meet with their departments to plan. World History 206, American History 207, Civic Literacy 208 , EPF 209, AP/Electives 210 This session is required for all 9-12 social studies teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

8:30am EDT

Traditional Kick Off High School ESL Teachers

High School ESL teachers will meet to receive updates and work collaboratively.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 221

8:30am EDT

LETRS Volume 2-Unit 5 Training for K-5 Teachers
LETRS Volume 2--Professional development for teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Section 504- Updates to ECATS

This professional learning opportunity is designed to introduce Section 504 Coordinators to recent changes that have been made in ECATS to support the facilitation of Section 504 eligibility determination meetings.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
  Leadership, Leadership
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fdf857c1-82b8-4208-9a74-f4a95845bf60@d9b110c3-4c25-4379-b97a-e248938cc17b
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/1yrxU

9:15am EDT

RHMS Q2 PLC Planning Math 7

Q2 PLC planning day for Math 7 teachers at RHMS

Tuesday August 22, 2023 9:15am - 3:15pm EDT
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School conference room
  Math, 6th-8th

10:10am EDT

Traditional 6-12 Arts Education Overview

This session is REQUIRED for all 6-12 arts teachers. We will have DPS Arts Education overview as well as community partners presenting during this time.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Auditorium

10:10am EDT

CTE- Three Is a Magic Number for Xello

Xello is an online career program that aids students in mapping out their future academic and career goals. This session will cover everything you need to know from accessing Xello, managing students, and discovering ways to use Xello with your students.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 123

10:10am EDT

CTE- Unpack your PBM
Attendees will gain a basic understanding of a PBM, how to determine which Proof of Learning a CTE course has, expectations, reporting and accountability, and the PBM tracker. For high school CTE teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 102

10:10am EDT

CTE-Credential Essentials…What’s Your Potential?

This session is designed to provide participants with a framework for understanding the CTE student credentialing process and the critical role it plays in developing a roadmap for continuous CTE program improvement.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 103

10:10am EDT

CTE-I’m Just an Honors Class

Participants will understand the process of creating an honors level course that extends learning for students beyond the standard level course.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 25

10:10am EDT

CTE-Ready or Not..Work-Based Learning in 5!
Ready to bring forth some excitement into your classroom?? Come learn about how to engage the outside community, career development opportunities, and more! We will provide you with 5 ways you can incorporate Work based learning in your classroom. This session will conclude with taking a standard or unit and developing a career development plan for your students.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Room 104

10:10am EDT

CTE-Special Populations: That’s What’s Happenin’

Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to support and engage members of our special populations, while focusing on best practices.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 106

10:10am EDT

Chat GPT in the Classroom

Monica (AI) wrote this summary: We have a unique and exciting presentation that is sure to capture your attention. Our presentation includes a witty Cold Open, followed by an in-depth look into the world of AI that will leave you astounded. We will explore the current state of AI and its potential benefits and risks, particularly in the context of Chatbots. Additionally, we will discuss how AI is transforming education and the workplace, and why it is essential to embrace innovation in the classroom. Our presentation promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience that you don't want to miss. So join us and discover the fascinating world of AI!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 242

10:10am EDT

Artificial Intelligence in Schools- Traditional Kick Off

The question of AI in the schools has flipped and the new question might be what can’t you do with AI in schools right now! Suggestions on how to include current events into the curriculum? Check. Drafting emails to parents and students? Check. Summarizing data from surveys? Check. Creating historic dialogs with 130 different languages/accents? Check. Using Canva’s text-to-image for livening up slide presentations? Check. This quick review will include a resource list of activities and prompt guides to get the most out of ChatGPT (at home!), including information on the new plug-ins that generate accurate citations and reduce the number of “hallucinations.” And insights into how students are currently using ChatGPT (or planning to) in ways teachers will not be able to detect.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 237

10:10am EDT

DTL Choice Session: Hopkins Tech Treats Exploration- Traditional Kick Off
Teachers will learn about Kennetha's website and the resources and templates available there. Secondary schools will also be given a 4tour4 of the Canvas shells created by Kennetha that are available for download.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 245

10:10am EDT

My First Year with ALEKS- Traditional Kick Off

Participants will understand how to access ALEKS, basic navigation components, and plan how to get started with the resource. Participants will explore some additional features of ALEKS for targeted practice such as creating custom assigments and having students self-select through their My Path lessons.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 231

10:10am EDT

Traditional 9-12 eLearning Kick Off Part 1
School-based eLearning teams will review procedures, expectations, and strategies to prepare for the upcoming year. This session is part 1 of 2, please attend both sessions. The session is required for eLearning coordinators and team members.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 246

10:10am EDT

Authentic & Meaningful Engagement with EL Families-Traditional Kick Off

Join this session to learn and explore ways to connect in meaningful ways with the families of your EL students. Participants will gain cultural and global competencies to support engagement with parents and families to support student success for all DPS learners.

Presenters
avatar for Melissa Perez

Melissa Perez

EL Family Engagement Specialist, Durham Public Schools
I am an educator of 21 years.  I spent 12 years teaching Spanish, French and Portuguese over grades K-12 and 2 NC school districts.  For 11 years I was the World Languages & DL/I Specialist for Durham Public Schools.  Currently, I serve as the EL Family Engagement Specialist for... Read More →


Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Library

10:10am EDT

English I & II Superintendent's Advisory PLC- Traditional Kick Off
All English I & II teachers are encouraged to join this session for information about the opportunity to join the inaugural English I & II Superintendent's PLC cohort. This group will meet after school at the Staff Development Center throughout the school year to collaborate and co-create student and teacher supports focused on learning acceleration through engagement and action research. Teachers selected to participate in theEnglish I & II Superintendent's PLC will receive a stipend for participation in after-school sessions throughout the semester/year.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 201

10:10am EDT

Building Math Identities and Growth Mindsets- Traditional Kick Off

Students with a growth mindset and positive learner identities: - believe they can learn what they do not already know rather than assuming that they will never be good at something or that they are not smart enough to do something (growth vs. fixed mindset); see failure as an opportunity to learn and try something new (mistakes are expected, inspected, and corrected); see challenges as a way to learn (productive struggle). In this session you will experience and take with you resources and strategies for building growth mindsets and positive learner identities in your classroom.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 236

10:10am EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 2- Traditional Kick Off

Participants will dig into Chapter 2 of the Math Pact book by looking at words that expire at each grade level, as well as preview the yearlong professional learning plannied for 2023-2024.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 230

10:10am EDT

Reveal: Medium- Traditional Kick Off

The presentation will utilize and explore the components of Reveal that support data-driven instruction using formative assessments. Teachers will navigate to ready made and/or design formative assessments Participants will need their devices.

Presenters
avatar for Raelysha Butler James

Raelysha Butler James

Teaching and Learning Coach, C.E. Jordan High School


Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 233

10:10am EDT

Reveal: Mild- Traditional Kick Off

Participants will understand how to access Reveal digital resources, basic navigation components, and plan how to get started with the print and digital textbook resources.

Presenters

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 234

10:10am EDT

Reveal: Spicy- Traditional Kick Off

The presentation will utilize and explore the components of Reveal that support peer-to-peer discourse and language development of all learners. Teachers will design discourse that forces students to take the role of mathematician using leveled questioning and literacy strategies. Participants will need their devices.

Presenters
avatar for Christine Fierro

Christine Fierro

Instructional Coach, DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Teaching and Learning Coach at Durham School of the Arts; former HS Math Teacher


Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 232

10:10am EDT

Traditional Kick Off Restorative Practices Coordinators

RPS coordinators will meet for updates and collaboration.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 239

10:10am EDT

Traditional 6th Grade Science: Intro to Gizmos

Science teachers will be introduced to a new curricular resource being piloted this year - Gizmos. Teachers will be introduced to how this digital resource can be used in their classrooms.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 221

10:10am EDT

Traditional 7th Grade Science: Intro to Gizmos

Science teachers will be introduced to a new curricular resource being piloted this year - Gizmos. Teachers will be introduced to how this digital resource can be used in their classrooms.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 222

10:10am EDT

Traditional 8th Grade Science: Intro to Gizmos

Science teachers will be introduced to a new curricular resource being piloted this year - Gizmos. Teachers will be introduced to how this digital resource can be used in their classrooms.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 223

10:10am EDT

Traditional Biology: Intro to Gizmos

Science teachers will be introduced to a new curricular resource being piloted this year - Gizmos. Teachers will be introduced to how this digital resource can be used in their classrooms.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 226

10:10am EDT

Traditional Earth & Environmental: Intro to Gizmos

Science teachers will be introduced to a new curricular resource being piloted this year - Gizmos. Teachers will be introduced to how this digital resource can be used in their classrooms.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 224

10:10am EDT

Traditional Physical Science, Physics, & Chemistry: Intro to Gizmos

Science teachers will be introduced to a new curricular resource being piloted this year - Gizmos. Teachers will be introduced to how this digital resource can be used in their classrooms.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 225

10:10am EDT

Black History Bowl- Traditional Kick Off

Start a Black History Bowl competition at your school! Attend this session to learn how to set the competition up, gain access to study materials, and get inspired!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 208

10:10am EDT

FactCite for Teachers- Traditional Kick Off
Join this session to explore the teaching, learning, and inquiry resources available in FactCite, a research platform available to all DPS students and teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 235

10:10am EDT

Great Resources for Teaching Civics and Government- Traditional Kick Off

Explore resources and best practices for teaching civics and government with master teacher and the 2022-23 NC Council for the Social Studies High School Teacher of the Year, Leah Amos!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 205

10:10am EDT

Kids Voting Durham-Traditional Kick Off

Did you know that students who learn about voting & elections in their K-12 classrooms are 40% more likely to vote as adults? You have an important role to play in building your students’ civic knowledge, skills, and sense of identity – and Kids Voting Durham has free, easy-to-use programs and resources to help you do just that! Come find out how to empower your students to be civically engaged in Durham’s 2023 elections, including casting their own ballot in your Kids Voting Election or as a first time voter. Participants will learn about how to hold Kids Voting Elections (with all supplies and training provided free of costs), available grade-specific resources and hands-on activities to educate student’s about voting, the 2023 ballot, local government, issues, and offices, and more!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 206

10:10am EDT

NC Museum of Art: Explore Ancient History with Artifacts from the Museum- Traditional Kick Off

Participants will explore the new gamified learning experience from the NC Museum of Art. The program is aligned to our 6th grade social studies standards. Bring your device so you can play along!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 209

10:10am EDT

UNC Areas Studies- Traditional Kick Off

Learn about UNC-Chapel Hill’s six Global Area Studies Centers, which provide services and resources for instruction, learning and research related to global issues, world regions and modern foreign languages.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 207

10:10am EDT

Healthful Living Secondary Kick Off

Healthful Living teachers will meet in person to review curriculum, begin PLC work and prepare for the first 10 days of instruction.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:30am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Gymnasium

10:30am EDT

District BT Mentors BOY Planning Retreat Day 2
Beginning of Year Mentor Planning and Work Session

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center

11:00am EDT

11:10am EDT

K-5 Elementary Arts PLC- Traditional Kick Off
Visual Art - Art Room 1; Music - Chorus Room; Dance - Theatre

Tuesday August 22, 2023 11:10am - 12:40pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Arts Wing

12:40pm EDT

Middle School AIG Coordinators PLC

Middle School AIG Specialists will meet to receive updates and discuss plans for the school year.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 242

12:40pm EDT

Traditional 6-8 Arts Content Kick Off

This session is REQUIRED for all 6-8 arts teachers. 6-8 arts teachers will meet their lead teachers, learn about NC Arts Education, DPS District Arts Events, and have the opportunity to dive deeper into content based on their needs. Visual Art - Art Room 1; Chorus - Chorus Room; Theatre - Theatre ; Dance - Dance Room; Orchestra - Art Room 2; Band - Band Room

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Arts Wing

12:40pm EDT

Traditional 6-8 ELA Content Kick Off
Middle school ELA teachers will receive curriculum resources and updates for the 2023-24 school year. Teachers will also have the opportunity to work within grade level departments to plan the upcoming quarter. This session is required for all 6-8 ELA teachers. 6th Grade 201, 7th Grade 202, 8th Grade 203

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
  ELA, 6th-8th

12:40pm EDT

Traditional Equity 601- High School Kick Off

Participants will deepen their understanding of identity, equity, instectionality and other topics related to LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized groups. This session is required for all high school teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Auditorium

12:40pm EDT

Traditional 6-8 World Languages Kick Off
We will discuss the WL standards rollout and have some planning time. This session is required for all 6-8 world languages teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 214

12:40pm EDT

Traditional 6-8 Math Content Kick Off
Math teachers will receive curriculum and resource updates for the 2023-2024 school year and meet with their departments to plan. This session is required for all 6-8 math teachers. ROOM ASSIGNMENTS: 6th Grade 230, 7th Grade 231, 8th Grade 232, MS Math 1 233.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
  Math, 6th-8th

12:40pm EDT

Traditional Middle School Cohort Media Coordinator Content Kick Off
This session is required for all middle school media coordinators to discuss updates, curriculum connections, Battle of the Books, and collection development projects. This session is required for all 6-8 media coordinators.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 211

12:40pm EDT

Traditional 6-8 Science Content Kick Off

Middle School Science teachers will receive curriculum and resource updates for the 2023-2024 school year, focusing on the newly adopted K-12 Science Standards. This session is required for all 6-8 science teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Library

12:40pm EDT

Traditional 6-8 Social Studies Content Kick Off
Social Studies teachers will receive curriculum and resource updates for the 2023-2024 school year and meet with their departments to plan. This session is required for all 6-8 social studies teachers. Grade 6 206, Grade 7 207, Grade 8 208

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 2:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

12:40pm EDT

Traditional Kick Off Middle School ESL Teachers

Middle School ESL teachers will meet to receive updates and work collaboratively.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 12:40pm - 3:10pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 221

1:00pm EDT

Parkwood EC PLC Kick-Off
Review of case manager responsibilities

Tuesday August 22, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School Office Conference Room

1:00pm EDT

Eureka Squared PreK Launch PM Session

In this session, we explore how young children experience and engage with numbers. Participants study the four components of number core and how they are incorporated in a lesson. Participants explore a Module Overview and familiarize themselves with the lesson components.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

2:20pm EDT

CTE- High School PLC
An initial PLC meeting for high school educators to kick start the 2023-2024 school year. Specialty: DSA, Holton/PLC, Lakeview-Room 103; Hillside: Room 124; Jordan-Room 125; Northern-Room 122; Riverside-Room 126; Southern-Room 107;

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

2:20pm EDT

CTE- Middle School PLC
An initial PLC meeting to kick start the 2023-2024 school year. Attendees will connect with CTE colleagues, gain an understanding of the PDSA PLC Model, and plan PLC meeting dates for the upcoming year. Agriculture, Health Science, and Family and Consumer Sciences-Room 102; Business, Finance and Marketing (BFM) and Computer Science, Information Technology and Technology-Room104; Trade and Industrial-Room 106; PLTW-Room 123;

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 102

2:20pm EDT

FactCite for Teachers- Traditional Kick Off

Join this session to explore the teaching, learning, and inquiry resources available in FactCite, a research platform available to all DPS students and teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 235

2:20pm EDT

Newspaper PLC- Traditional Kick Off

Connect and collaborate with newspaper advisors from across DPS. Facilitated by Bryan Christopher

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 202

2:20pm EDT

Stamping students' way to success- Traditional Kick Off

Wondering how to reduce your out-of-the-classroom grading hours? How to motivate students who struggle to get started on their work? Learn about a classwork grading system where kids keep an organized binder with numbered pages that you stamp during class (for completion or accuracy, you choose!), with 10-minute binder checks happening in class every other week or so. This system keeps kids organized and motivated (they want their stamps!), reduces grading for you as a teacher, and ensures that you check in with each student multiple times per class. This is a practice that has helped this career feel sustainable to me!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 223

2:20pm EDT

Dive into Nanotechnology: Incorporating DUKE Outreach into your Science Curriculum - Traditional Kick Off

Learn how Duke’s Nanotechnology Center’s NSF-funded outreach program can cater to your classroom’s needs to engage your students in authentic and relevant STEM activities. We will overview the capabilities of our facilities, do a hands-on sample nanotechnology activity, and delve into how our standards-aligned outreach can mesh with your curriculum, and conclude with collecting samples to be imaged in one of Duke's Scanning Electron Microscopes!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 226

2:20pm EDT

DTL Choice Session: Hopkins Tech Treats Exploration- Traditional Kick Off

Teachers will learn about Kennetha's website and the resources and templates available there. Secondary schools will also be given a 4tour4 of the Canvas shells created by Kennetha that are available for download.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 245

2:20pm EDT

My First Year with ALEKS (Learn from a Teacher's Experience)- Traditional Kick Off

Participants will understand how to access ALEKS, basic navigation components, and plan how to get started with the resource. Participants will explore some additional features of ALEKS for targeted practice such as creating custom assigments and having students self-select through their My Path lessons.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 231

2:20pm EDT

Traditional 9-12 eLearning Kick Off Part 2

School-based eLearning teams will review procedures, expectations, and strategies to prepare for the upcoming year. This session is part 2 of 2, please attend both sessions.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 246

2:20pm EDT

Yearbook PLC- Traditional Kick Off

Connect and collaborate with yearbook advisors from across DPS.
Facilitated by Lauren Casteen

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 201

2:20pm EDT

Authentic & Meaningful Engagement with EL Families- Traditional Kick Off

Join this session to learn and explore ways to connect in meaningful ways with the families of your EL students. Participants will gain cultural and global competencies to support engagement with parents and families to support student success for all DPS learners.

Presenters
avatar for Melissa Perez

Melissa Perez

EL Family Engagement Specialist, Durham Public Schools
I am an educator of 21 years.  I spent 12 years teaching Spanish, French and Portuguese over grades K-12 and 2 NC school districts.  For 11 years I was the World Languages & DL/I Specialist for Durham Public Schools.  Currently, I serve as the EL Family Engagement Specialist for... Read More →


Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Library

2:20pm EDT

ELL Sheltered Social Studies- Traditional Kick Off

Do you teach sheltered (ESL) World History, American History, Civics, or EPF for newcomer English learner students? Are you interested in teaching a sheltered social studies course at your school but want to know more? This session will begin with an overview and Q&A of the “sheltered” instructional format, followed by breakout groups by course to share lessons, materials, and teaching ideas. *You are also welcome to attend if you don’t teach a sheltered course but are looking for ideas to better support newcomer EL students within the mainstream social studies classroom.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 209

2:20pm EDT

Building Math Identities and Growth Mindsets- Traditional Kick Off

Students with a growth mindset and positive learner identities: - believe they can learn what they do not already know rather than assuming that they will never be good at something or that they are not smart enough to do something (growth vs. fixed mindset); see failure as an opportunity to learn and try something new (mistakes are expected, inspected, and corrected); see challenges as a way to learn (productive struggle). In this session you will experience and take with you resources and strategies for building growth mindsets and positive learner identities in your classroom.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 236

2:20pm EDT

Math Circles- Traditional Kick Off

Attendees will participate in a math teachers' circle and reflect on how the experience might influence their teaching. Come and play math with us!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 239

2:20pm EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 2- Traditional Kick Off

Participants will dig into Chapter 2 of the Math Pact book by looking at words that expire at each grade level, as well as preview the yearlong professional learning plannied for 2023-2024.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 230

2:20pm EDT

Reveal: Medium- Traditional Kick Off

The presentation will utilize and explore the components of Reveal that support data-driven instruction using formative assessments. Teachers will navigate to ready made and/or design formative assessments Participants will need their devices.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 233

2:20pm EDT

Reveal: Spicy- Traditional Kick Off

The presentation will utilize and explore the components of Reveal that support peer-to-peer discourse and language development of all learners. Teachers will design discourse that forces students to take the role of mathematician using leveled questioning and literacy strategies. Participants will need their devices.

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Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 234

2:20pm EDT

Creating Authentic Experiences in Secondary Science Classrooms with Outdoor Learning- Traditional Kick Off

Discover how to extend you teaching practice by integrating the outdoors into your science curriculum! Learn about the benefits of outdoor learning and how you can take your students outside while addressing state science standards. We will look at both schoolyard application and potential partnerships in the greater Durham Area.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 221

2:20pm EDT

Exploring a Just Transition to a Clean Energy Future- Traditional Kick Off

This interactive session will showcase the use of locally relevant energy stories, online mapping tools, and resources, such as an evaluation scorecard, to introduce the concept of energy justice and prompt learners to envision and take action to promote a 4just transition4 to a clean energy future.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 222

2:20pm EDT

STEP Outside (Science)- Traditional Kick Off

The STEP Outside program addresses teacher-identified barriers commonly faced when taking students outdoors: safety, finding appropriate spaces, and adapting curriculum for more engagement. During the session, you will learn strategies that work for your school, its space, and its outdoor classroom. The program shares hands-on science and literacy activities that are aligned with specific North Carolina Essential Standards.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 225

2:20pm EDT

Cultivating Critical Thinkers by Incorporating Sense of Belongingness

The purpose of this professional development (PD) is to provide educators with strategies for creating rigorous and engaging social studies classrooms that foster a sense of belongingness.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 211

2:20pm EDT

Integrating the Arts in Social Studies Classroom- Traditional Kick Off

Explore resources and strategies for integrating the arts in your social studies lessons.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 207

2:20pm EDT

The Civic Capstone Project- Traditional Kick Off

Learn how to host your own Civic Action Project fair. Hillside teachers Frances Starn and Reilly Finnegan will walk you through their process of hosting the fair, planning th project and supporting students.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 208

2:20pm EDT

The DBQ Project for World History- Traditional Kick Off

Time for World History teachers to explore our new DBQ Project resource and tom plan together. Teachers will be able to pick up their copies of the resource.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 210

2:30pm EDT

Individual Reading Plans Support Check-In for Year Round Schools
Year Round MTSS facilitators and coaches can attend this session to get support in managing IRP development with PLCs and dedicated work time.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
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