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.
Please join Peaceful Schools faculty for a free, full day session covering the essential Restorative Practices for Educators. In this intensive day-long training you will learn the essential components of Restorative Practices and Restorative Justice. Led by trained IIRP facilitators, the training will provide :a fundamental understanding of Restorative Practices in schools and youth centersthe mindset of a relationship-based approach to discipline and conflict resolutionthe process and practice of leading proactive community-building circles and activitieswhen and how to lead restorative conversations and healing circlesresources, reflection, and planning for effective school-wide implementationWe will be meeting onsite and outdoors (with cover in an open air pavilion) at DPS Hub Farm from 8:30am to 4:00pm on Wednesday, April 10th. Lunch will be on our own, so please bring a sack lunch, or be prepared to drive for a few minutes to grab something. We will send out confirmations with any additional information the week prior to the 10th. It's an amazing space with amazing people, so come join us!!
Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
The Hub Farm
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS March 15th! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Curriculum is also helpful to staff members who work with elementary aged students. Skills learned in this course are helpful for both professional and personal dynamics; relationships; and interactions. Course is blended learning format. 5 hours in-person with 2 hours of pre-work. Pre-work does not have to completed in one sitting. Confirmation of course registration with additional course information will be sent to registrants prior to training start date. Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFnDgwcD953UuvsPtpIJ_lGJR6eiVqio/view?usp=sharing
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS March 15th! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Curriculum is also helpful to staff members who work with elementary aged students. Skills learned in this course are helpful for both professional and personal dynamics; relationships; and interactions. Course is blended learning format. 5 hours in-person with 2 hours of pre-work. Pre-work does not have to completed in one sitting. Confirmation of course registration with additional course information will be sent to registrants prior to training start date. Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFnDgwcD953UuvsPtpIJ_lGJR6eiVqio/view?usp=sharing
In this session, educators will anticipate the support needed for planning with the Everyday STEM by Design framework, and evaluate whether a drafted tool meets those needs.
High school educators will engage in a 1-hour demo of the Skill Struck platform, Teachers will see Skill Struck's alignment with high school courses such as Computer Science 1 and 2, APCSP, Intro to CS, Python Programming 1 and 2, and credential prep courses! Each high school teacher will gain access to Skill Struck demo accounts so they can explore the platform for two weeks following the demo.
Wednesday April 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online
Join us as we explore ways to enhance learning using diverse books that connect children to nature. We will engage withcontent from books and relate these ideas to the learning standards and ways to take the classroom outdoors (and encourage students and families to continue their learning in natural environments). You will also leave with resources including books to build your classroom library.
In this session, you will learn about various artificial intelligence programs you can use to help save time with lesson planning, questioning, and creating educational resources.