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.

arrow_back View All Dates

8:00am EST

Standards-based Instruction Using the new ELD/ELA Standards

ESL Teachers will explore the latest English Language Development standards to incorporate their structures and principles into lesson plans and support language development in the content areas.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EST
in-person location to be determined for ESL meetings throughout the year

English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/HAGCq

8:00am EST

Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthroughs for ELs

School leaders will develop their capacity to observe appropriate classroom instruction for ELs, and be able to communicate their expectations to staff. *NOTE* This session is a self-paced online course from WIDA. It can be completed at any time before December 2023.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Fuller Building

English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/GPqx-

8:00am EST

Self-paced eLearning Courses (PLCs, LTELs, and Content Options)

ESL teachers will choose the self-paced WIDA course that best fits their school/student/professional learning needs. Options include content-area sessions for math, science, ELA, and social studies, as well as PLC guidance, newcomers, or working with Long-Term English Learners. *NOTE* this is a self-paced online course that can be completed anytime before December 2023. Participants will need a secure portal account through WIDA, contact ESL director for more information.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL details for each course at https://portal.wida.us/course/courselist;id=39b7d5da-0a3f-eb11-a2db-0050568beee8
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/KsU5W
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/6nM79

8:00am EST

School Improvement Planning for Equitable Education of ELs

School leaders will learn essential elements of school improvement planning with a central lens on ELs. *NOTE*: This is a self-paced online course from WIDA. Participants can engage with the course at their own pace anytime before December of 2023.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EST
Online

English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL course available online at https://portal.wida.us/course/detail/School-Improvement4Equity
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/DRuzK
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/SQNkl

8:30am EST

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads December Monthly Meeting

This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1

Exceptional Children, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

9:22am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Group meetings and check-ins

Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday December 18, 2023 9:22am - 10:22am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2

Curriculum and Instruction, 6th-8th

10:00am EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - 4R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me4 Positive Interactions with Students

This workshop focuses on the most effective way of interaction between teachers and students in the classroom and the afterschool setting. The teacher's reaction must be positive and help to build better relationships with the student.

Monday December 18, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

Curriculum and Instruction, Group Leader, Manager

3:00pm EST

EL Family Engagement-focused Guidance for Schools

Schools will provide support and engagement sessions for families, including ACCESS prep, helping EL students with homework, attendance and behavior expectations, etc.

Monday December 18, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
This PD will be delivered on-demand at school sites

English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th