Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | tomeka_wardsatter@dpsnc.net | Director; Regina Blackmon | regina_blackmon@dpsnc.net | Lead Nurse; Dr. Cherice Artis | cherice_artis@dpsnc.net | Coordinator; Gloria Sanchez | gloria_sanchez@dpsnc.net | Coordinator; Kourt Royster | kourtney_royster@dpsnc.net | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | laverne_mattocks@dpsnc.net | Senior Executive Director
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Differentiate the unique focus areas of each student support services team member Articulate strategies that can be used to create strong school-level student services teams Describe how key focus areas for student support services staff intersect and complement each other Identify opportunities for monitoring, observation, and evaluation of student services staff Connect the daily work activities of student services staff to DPS Strategic Plan Goals and school."
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Social Workers, Superintendents, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Data Managers, Facilitators, Nurses, Principals, Psychologists, School Counselors

Presenters: amy_miller@dpsnc.net
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Expand and sustain RP in DPS
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades:
Targeted Roles: Leadership,Administrator,Coordinator,Director

Presenters: Amy Miller | amy_miller@dpsnc.net | Director; Felicia Sledge | felicia_sledge@dpsnc.net | Specialist; Sonya West | sonya_west@dpsnc.net | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | laverne_mattocks@dpsnc.net | Senior Executive Director
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: School Leaders will be exposed to various approaches to planning systems that will support and sustain MTSS in their schools. They will leave with an understanding of developing an implementation plan for an effective and efficient MTSS at their school.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Leads, Assistant Principals, Coaches, Facilitators, Principals

Presenters: Amy Miller | amy_miller@dpsnc.net | Director; Felicia Sledge | felicia_sledge@dpsnc.net | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | laverne_mattocks@dpsnc.net | Senior Executive Director
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Set specific, measurable goals for target students; Track student growth and use data to drive intervention decisions.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Dr. Gradesa Lockhart | gradesa_lockhart@dpsnc.net | Director of STOP Violence Grant; Dr. Melissa Watson | melissa_watson@dpsnc.net | Director of Student Alternatives & Supports
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: This session focuses on how school leaders can shift from traditional, punitive discipline to a restorative approach that builds relationships, promotes accountability, and supports student growth. Principals will explore revisions to the Disciplinary Response Guidelines and learn how to lead discipline practices that strengthen school culture and improve student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)