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Durham Public Schools PL
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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Monday, February 17
 

7:00am EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/SEL Refresher
Monday February 17, 2025 7:00am - 2:30pm EST
Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary School
Staff will review the use of Restorative Practices to assist with managing behavior within the classroom.
Monday February 17, 2025 7:00am - 2:30pm EST
Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary School
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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8:00am EST

Easley - Restorative Practices Session 1
Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School GYM
Teachers will engage with discussion and learning around restorative practices: Clarity, social discipline window, and fair process.
Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School GYM
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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8:00am EST

Easley - Restorative Practices Session 1
Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School GYM
Educators will take part in discussions and development around clarity of restorative practices, the social discipline window, and fair process.
Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School GYM
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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8:00am EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/SEL Refresher
Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 2:30pm EST
Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary School
Staff will review the use of RPC (Restorative Practices and Circles) which will promote a positive proactive approach for conflict resolution.
Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 2:30pm EST
Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary School
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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8:30am EST

Chime In: Creating Calm Classrooms with Wind Chimes and Trauma-Informed Strategies
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Eastway Elementary School 504
Discover the soothing power of wind chimes and the importance of trauma-informed strategies in this unique professional development session led by our school counselor. Designed for K-5 teachers, this session will explore how the gentle sounds of wind chimes can be used to create a calming and focused classroom environment, while also incorporating trauma-informed practices to support all students. Learn practical techniques for integrating wind chimes and trauma-informed strategies into your daily routine to help students manage stress, improve concentration, and foster a sense of safety and tranquility.
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Eastway Elementary School 504
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Assistant, Support

8:30am EST

Spring Valley Restorative Practices Professional Learning.
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary
Spring Valley Restorative Practices Professional Learning.
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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9:00am EST

NORTHERN KISO: Teaching and Supporting Like Champions
Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Northern High School TBD
We will start the day with a light breakfast and fellowship. We will hold our first Trivia Game department vs. department, followed by our Tiered breakout sessions.
Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Northern High School TBD
  Social Emotional, 9th-12th
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9:00am EST

Restorative Practices for Educators - 1 day
Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Hillandale Elementary School TBD
During this one-day introductory experience, you will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents. You will learn to apply the restorative practices continuum, understanding which restorative processes are best for achieving certain goals or responding to particular situations. We will focus specifically on facilitating circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Participants will spend time planning circles to use in their schools immediately.
Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Hillandale Elementary School TBD
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Leadership, Administrator

9:45am EST

Zen Zones: Creating Safe Spaces to Manage Student Behaviors- Briana Alston
Monday February 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Eastway Elementary School Wellness Room
Join us for an insightful professional development session led by our school psychologist, focusing on the appropriate use of Safe Spaces or Calming Corners in the classroom. This session is designed to help K-5 teachers understand how to effectively implement and utilize these spaces to support student behavior and emotional regulation. Learn practical strategies for creating a calming environment that helps students manage their emotions and behaviors, leading to a more positive and productive classroom experience.
Monday February 17, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Eastway Elementary School Wellness Room
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Assistant, Support

11:15am EST

George Watts Montessori Staff- Introduction to Trauma and the Brain
Monday February 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori Magnet School
Ms. Chiti has had the opportunity over the past year to learn about trauma-informed practices. We plan to provide more opportunities in the coming months for more trauma-informed learning, but this introduction will set the stage for those who are interested in learning more!
Monday February 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori Magnet School
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Assistant, Receptionist-Secretary, Specialist, Support, Treasurer

11:15am EST

George Watts Montessori Staff- Supporting YOU With Stress and Regulation
Monday February 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori Magnet School
Did you know… Nikki Cochran is a licensed massage therapist! While she mostly practices in the off-season, she sees this as an opportunity to share some hands-on self care practices for body regulation that could support the stressed-out educator (that’s all of us at times). Join her to learn ways you can use bodywork to care for yourself and help your body in times of stress.
Monday February 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori Magnet School
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Administrative Assistant, Administrator, Assistant, Nurse, Receptionist-Secretary, Specialist, Support, Translator, Treasurer
 
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117 Tom Wilkinson R. Durham, NC 27712
117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Durham, NC27712
600 Santee Road
Bacon Street
Bacon Street Room 163
Bacon Street 162
Bacon Street 165
Bacon Street 54
Bacon Street Purple Room
Bacon Street TBA
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Bethesda Elementary School TBD
Brogden Middle School Media Center
Burton Magnet Elementary School
Burton Magnet Elementary School Media Center
C.C. Spaulding Elementary
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center
Carrington Middle School A-2
Carrington Middle School A2 and Media Conference Room
Carrington Middle School C-20
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary 504
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary 504 or your room
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary Media Center
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary TBD
Creekside Elementary
Creekside Elementary Media Center
Durham School of the Arts
Durham School of the Arts 54
E.K. Powe Elementary School 500
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School C1
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School GYM
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School MEDIA
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School Media Center
Eastway Elementary School
Eastway Elementary School 405 OR Media Center
Eastway Elementary School 409
Eastway Elementary School 504
Eastway Elementary School Media Center
Eastway Elementary School TBD
Eastway Elementary School Wellness Room
Emily K Center - 904 W. Chapel Hill St. Durham, NC 27701
Eno Valley Elementary School
Eno Valley Elementary School Cafeteria
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Fews Ford Access of Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road.
Forest View Elementary School Cafeteria
Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Forest View Elementary School Meet in Main Hall
Forest View Elementary School Meet in the Main Hall
Forest View Elementary School TBD
Fuller Building 310
George Watts Montessori Magnet School
George Watts Montessori Magnet School Media Center
Githens Middle School Media Center
Glenn Elementary School
Hamlin Road 110
Hamlin Road 110 (Conference Room)
Hamlin Road Conference Room 110
Hamlin Road Rm 110
Hill Center
Hillandale Elementary School
Hillandale Elementary School TBD
Hillside High School 221
Hillside High School Media Center
Holt Elementary Magnet School Media Center
Holton Career
Hope Valley Elementary School
Hope Valley Elementary School TBD
Hospital School
Hospital School Pediatric CHC Classroom 4902
Invitation for teams meeting will be sent via email.
Jordan High School
Jordan High School 414 and 412
Jordan High School 504
Jordan High School Chorus
Jordan High School Media Center
Jordan High School Room 124
Lakeview School
Lakeview School Cafetorium
Lakewood Elementary School A
Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons
Little River K-8 School
Lucas Middle School Library
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Mangum Elementary School Media
Merrick-Moore Elementary School 132
Merrick-Moore Elementary School Media Center
Morehead Montessori Magnet School Media Center
Murray-Massenburg Elementary School
Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Media Center
NCCU College of Education-Conference Room 1011, 700 Cecil Street, Durham, NC
NCCU- College of Education-Conference Room 1011, 700 Cecil Street, Durham, NC
Neal Magnet Middle School
Neal Magnet Middle School 1025
Neal Magnet Middle School Coach's Office Room 100
Neal Magnet Middle School Media Center
Northern High School *NOTE: OLD NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
Northern High School TBD
Northern High School V-1
Off Campus
Old Northern
Old Northern High School Auditorium
Old Northern High School room V1
Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
OLD Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Road, room V1
OLD Northern High School, room V1
Old Northern High School.Conference Room V1
OLD Northern, V-1; 117 Tom Wilkinson Road
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Old Northern-117 Tom Wilkinson Rd
Old Northern-Media Center
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Parkwood Elementary School modular 1101
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School
Riverside High School
Riverside High School 138
Riverside High School Rm. 138
Riverside High School Testing office
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School conference room
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School Media Center
Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary School
Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary School Media Center
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham NC 27703
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Media Center
Southwest Elementary School Media Center
Spring Valley Elementary
Staff Development Center
Staff Development Center M-1
Staff Development Center M-8
Staff Development Center M-9
Staff Development Center M1
Staff Development Center M6
Staff Development Center M7
Staff Development Center M8
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
Staff Development Center M9
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TBD Onsite-ALT/CT School Site
TBD TBD
The Durham Performance Learning Center 3113
The Pauli Murray Center 906 Carroll St, Durham
The School for Creative Studies
The School for Creative Studies TBD
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation w
This takes place in each teacher's school.
W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School Media Center
Whitted School
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School PLC
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School TBD
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  • Beginning Teachers
  • Budgeting
  • Building Learning System Capacity
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  • Digital Teaching and Learning
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  • Operations
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  • PowerSchool
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  • Student Wellness and Advocacy
  • Team Building
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