Durham Public Schools PL

Participants attend a Praxis II/Pearson Preparation course designed to meet the following objectives: 1. Introduce teachers to the structure and general content of the Praxis II/Pearson Assessments. 2. Present common question types and formats, including ways to identify and strategies for answering. 3. Provide instruction in assessing content knowledge. 4. Lead teachers in using this assessment to develop a personalized study plan. 5. Provide opportunities for teachers to (a) practice Praxis II/Pearson Assessments questions in their specific content areas; (b) get feedback on their practice; (c) develop a plan of action based on the feedback; (d) learn test-taking strategies. Participants will be asked to participate in a planning survey beforehand for the purposes of gleaning information that will help our staff tailor the PD to meet their needs and can receive e-support from their learning coach until their exam

ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

The purpose of the courses in the First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.