Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

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8:00am EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 3 (K-12 Math, AM, Oct)

This is the 4th session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn why communicating symbolically is challenging, the essential symbols at each of the grade levels, and notation that is commonly used that should be taught in precise ways.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

Math, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/99120851411?pwd=R0NKRTF5MElENmJxVExBRDVpVk9Vdz09
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/Xd8cY

8:30am EDT

Ignite Online Academy! PBIS

Priority 2: Provide a Safe and Healthy School Environment that Supports the Whole Child

Wednesday October 11, 2023 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Online

Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/97496078221?pwd=V3V1OTNIZ0xKM2pKQmFUSFRRZ0pvUT09

10:00am EDT

Xello: Future Planning for All Students

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, exploring, managing and tracking students plans.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

School Counselors, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/6571708045

12:45pm EDT

Merrick-Moore - Lexia Core 5 Training

How Core5 WorksThis professional learning session will help educators:-Describe the Core5 instructional model-Identify the components of Lexia’s adaptive blended learning model-Create a plan to support students in the Core5 student program-View the Educator Demo Mode, if time allows-Model 5-Minute Check-In/Class Overview-Show Resources Hub, if time allows

Wednesday October 11, 2023 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Online

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://lexialearning.zoom.us/j/97102672058
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/4a_NF

1:00pm EDT

Second Step Hope Valley Elementary School Training

Hope Valley Elementary School Second Step Training

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Online

Student Wellness and Advocacy, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://cfchildren.zoom.us/j/85952301206?pwd=czwRVe6TbXaZTvfbZ94T7v8lmR2GzL.1
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1:00pm EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 3 (K-12 Math, PM, Oct)

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

Math, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/99120851411?pwd=R0NKRTF5MElENmJxVExBRDVpVk9Vdz09
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/3NUlJ

1:00pm EDT

Solving Word Problems with the RDW Process

Participants will review the RDW process approach from the Eureka curriculum. Additionally, resources and activities will be shared that can be utilized to engage and differentiate for students.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

Math, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/97284134329

1:00pm EDT

Volume 2--Unit 6--Part 1 of LETRS training for E.C. and E.L. teachers.

Volume 2-Unit 6---Part 1 LETRS training for E.C. and E.L. teachers

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

Curriculum and Instruction, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://lexialearning.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApdOyrrjgjHNxjYleX8RXiLAb23Ba76Ybu

1:15pm EDT

Burton Dreambox Math- Day to Day

Teachers will learn how to use data from teacher dashboard for day to day instruction.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Online

Math, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dreambox.zoom.us/j/93397112920?pwd=OVNLSG5nZWR3QWpqSk9NQW0vSFVLZz09

1:30pm EDT

Lakeview: Cross-Curricular StudySync Implementation Overview

Teachers will be taught how to utilize and implement StudySync across content areas.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

Curriculum and Instruction, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/99254842506?from=addon
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/OhX8o

1:30pm EDT

Powerful Literacy for ALL

This collaborative session willhelp DPS teachers of all content areas explore and plan using district resources and PLC supports to provide POWERFUL Literacy Based Instruction & Intervention in ALL Classes.Teachers will examine data from the universal reading screener to explore how to differentiate core instruction, plan core interventions, and consider more intensive interventions to ensure student criticality and acceleration.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

Curriculum and Instruction, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/99254842506?from=addon
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/zFM5p
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/b0oan

2:00pm EDT

5 Components of Fitness

5 Components of Fitness for middle grades health and physical education

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online

Healthful Living, 6th-8th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/99857846258

2:30pm EDT

CTE 6-8 Nucleus Robotic Sphere and LMS Platform and Training (Lucas and Githens CTE Technology teachers only)

Paticipants will learn to navigate the Nuclueus LMS platform and gain knowledge to employ the set of robotic spheres. Lesson plan options in their Coding & Robotics courses will be explored and practiced.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

CTE, 6th-8th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83692439044
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/jfu37

2:30pm EDT

Getting Started with Study Island

Participants will be provided with best practices to get set up with Study Island, test-review program available in Clever for all DPS students and teachers.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

Digital Teaching and Learning, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://edmentum.zoom.us/j/9959578140

2:30pm EDT

CTE 6-12 Everfi Training

Participants will meet virtually with Everfi staff to learn about the various course options. Presenters will review curriculum guides/scope & sequences to align with EVERFI resources. New courses and credentialing will be spotlighted. Credentialing for Venture will also be highlighted.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

CTE, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_MTA2MWQ4ZDctZWNhYS00NDY3LWExMjAtOWVjZWNiZDlmZDI3@thread.v2/0?context={"Tid":"31fa3fc8-0d67-4b00-8f5a-3a9a69c281b8","Oid":"6ea5ad3a-c94c-4bfc-93b9-522df7d13225"}
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/5dkyJ

3:00pm EDT

October Economics and Personal Finance District PLC

Current EPF teachers will explore our digital resources, share best practices, and collaborate on identified areas of interest.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

Social Studies, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/99875683101

4:30pm EDT

Saxophone Tips and Tricks!

This is a reminder that we will be hosting a zoom PLC meeting on Wednesday October 11that at 4:30. This month's topic is saxophone tips and tricks!With guest Ms. Roberta Melton. We hope that you will be able to join us for this great event!

Wednesday October 11, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online

Arts, 6th-8th, 9th-12th