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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.

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Tuesday, June 17
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Student Centered Classrooms: Increasing Student Voice | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C236
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C236
Presenters: Amy Beebe | amy_beebe@dpsnc.net | Instructional Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C236
Description: Strategies for increasing student voice.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Culture and Climate, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C236
  Culture and Climate, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, Teachers |   Reading, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, Teachers |   Writing, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, Teachers |   Thinking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, Teachers |   Speaking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, Teachers |   Listening, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, Teachers

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Jump Start for Secondary ELA/English | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C234
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C234
Presenters: Heidi Perez | heidi_perez@dpsnc.net | Literacy Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room C234
Description: Grades 6-12 ELA/English teachers can join this session to get a head start on planning and prepping for the first few weeks of the school year. Plot out important dates, explore reading routine pathways, and comparative reading text sets as you collaborate with peers.
Subject Area(s): Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, Differentiation/Scaffolding, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C234
  Curriculum and Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Effective Feedback Strategies, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Reading, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Writing, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Thinking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Speaking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Listening, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Differentiation/Scaffolding, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | UFLI for Tier 2 Intervention Support for IAs, beginning teachers, and AL teachers | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room D244
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room D244
Presenters: Henrietta Scott | henrietta_scott@dpsnc.net | Interventionist
Location: Riverside High School Room D244
Description: The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) offers professional development opportunities to help educators implement UFLI Foundations, which is designed for both core instruction and intervention for struggling readers. In this session, the facilitator will demonstrate how to teach all steps in a UFLI lesson. If you have a UFLI manual, please bring it with you.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Explicit Teaching, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis, Differentiation/Scaffolding, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room D244
  Curriculum and Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Explicit Teaching, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Reading, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Writing, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Thinking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Speaking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Listening, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Assessment for Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Data Analysis, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Differentiation/Scaffolding, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | DBQs in Action: Strengthening Content, Reading, and Writing | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C235
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C235
Presenters: Charlene Martin-Klein | charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room C235
Description: Join fellow social studies educators in a hands-on workshop designed to unlock the full potential of Document-Based Questions (DBQs). Participants will work with authentic primary and secondary sources to explore how DBQs can deepen content understanding, build historical thinking skills, reinforce close reading strategies, and guide students in crafting evidence-based arguments. You'll walk away with practical tools, scaffolded strategies, and lesson-ready materials for your classroom.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C235
  Curriculum and Instruction, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   Reading, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   Writing, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   Thinking, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   Speaking, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   Listening, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Coaches, Teachers
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2025 Summer SPLASH | Building Fluency to support Proficient Secondary Readers in all Content Areas | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A216
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room A216
Presenters: Beth Rhodes | beth_rhodes@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room A216
Description: This session will provide a basic background understanding to support the importance of reading fluency for all students in all content areas. Participants will leave with strategies and resources to effectively implement and build student fluency in any content area.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Instructional Assistants, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room A216
  Explicit Teaching, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Instructional Assistants, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Making Thinking Visible in Any Content Area | Facilitated by Murray-Massenburg Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C238
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C238
Presenters: Pascalle V. Adams | pascalle_adams@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C238
Description: What if every student had a structure to clarify, communicate, and build on their thinking—every day, in every subject? This interactive session introduces powerful thinking routines that promote deeper learning and academic discourse across K–12 classrooms. Participants will explore routines like See-Think-Wonder, Claim-Support-Question, and Connect-Extend-Challenge, and learn how to embed them into existing lessons. Through modeling, practice, and planning time, teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies and a clear implementation plan tailored to their content area. Whether you're new to thinking routines or looking to refine your practice, this session will equip you with tools to make student thinking visible, accessible, and meaningful.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor (DOK), Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C238
  Increased Rigor (DOK), 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Strategic Grouping for Collaborative Learning: Boosting Engagement and Achievement | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room B223
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room B223
Presenters: Thomas Young | thomas_young@dpsnc.net | CTE Curriculum and Instructional Management Coordinator; Alycia Worthy | Alycia_worthy@dpsne.net | CTE Curriculum and Instructional Coordinator
Location: Riverside High School Room B223
Description: This PD session helps educators learn how to effectively group students to maximize collaboration, engagement, and academic success. The session covers research-based grouping strategies, classroom management tips for group work, and tools to assess group dynamics and productivity
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: PreKindergarten, 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: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room B223
  Student-Centered Learning, PreKindergarten, 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, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
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2025 Summer SPLASH | Core Instructional Models and Practices (Elementary Math NCCAT Badge Day 1) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C231
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C231
Presenters: Lakisha Bridges | lakisha_bridges@dpsnc.net | Coach; Stephanie Brock | stephanie_brock@dpsnc.net | Math Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room C231
Description: In this seminar, we will explore transformative instructional models and practices designed to foster access, equity, and excellence in every math classroom. Participants will engage in deep reflection on how to honor the diverse strengths of all learners while unlocking their full potential. Central to our work will be an in-depth study of the Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions—a powerful framework that positions students as authors of their own mathematical understanding. Join us to elevate your instructional approach and cultivate a learning environment where every student thrives. • Topic: Curriculum and Instruction; Increased Rigor; Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening; Culturally Responsive Practices; DPS Adopted Resources; Effective Feedback Strategies; Equity; Standards Aligned Instruction; Student-Centered Learning
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Equity, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C231
  Curriculum and Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Equity, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Planning Tomorrow Today: Walking into 25-26 with Future-Ready Lesson Plans | Facilitated by Ignite! Online Academy | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A212
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A212
Presenters: Carla Joyner | carla_joyner@dpsnc.net | Teaching & Learning Math Coach; Tiffany Byrd | tiffany_byrd@dpsnc.net | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room A212
Description: Participants will be able to analyze DPS curriculum maps and resources to design engaging, interactive, and relevant learning experiences that explicitly integrate 21st-century skills and incorporate differentiation strategies.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Assessment for Learning, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A212
  Curriculum and Instruction, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Reading, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Writing, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Thinking, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Speaking, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Listening, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Assessment for Learning, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 9th Grade, 8th Grade, Teachers
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2025 Summer SPLASH | Core Instructional Models and Practices (Secondary Math NCCAT Badge 1) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A213
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A213
Presenters: Alina Castillo | alina_castillo@dpsnc.net | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | kenya_lawrence@dpsnc.net | 6-12 Math Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room A213
Description: In this seminar, we will explore transformative instructional models and practices designed to foster access, equity, and excellence in every math classroom. Participants will engage in deep reflection on how to honor the diverse strengths of all learners while unlocking their full potential. Central to our work will be an in-depth study of the Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions—a powerful framework that positions students as authors of their own mathematical understanding. Join us to elevate your instructional approach and cultivate a learning environment where every student thrives.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A213
  Curriculum and Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Effective Feedback Strategies, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Equity, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Reflect, Refine, and Reimagine: Strengthening Standards-Aligned Science Instruction | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A210
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A210
Presenters: Emma Refvem | emma_refvem@dpsnc.net | 6-12 Science Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room A210
Description: After a full year of implementing North Carolina’s new science standards, this session offers science educators a space to reflect on their teaching experiences, analyze instructional alignment, and collaborate to refine their practice. Through structured reflection, analysis of curriculum resources, and hands-on design time, participants will identify successes and challenges from the past year and co-create materials to better support rigorous, equitable, and student-centered science instruction. This session builds teacher capacity to use Durham Public Schools curriculum resources to plan and deliver differentiated, standards-aligned instruction while fostering curiosity, professional collaboration, and sustained impact into the next school year.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A210
  Curriculum and Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Teachers

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Building Fluency to support Proficient Secondary Readers in all Content Areas | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A216
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A216
Presenters: Beth Rhodes | beth_rhodes@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room A216
Description: This session will provide a basic background understanding to support the importance of reading fluency for all students in all content areas. Participants will leave with strategies and resources to effectively implement and build student fluency in any content area.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Instructional Assistants, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A216
  Explicit Teaching, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Instructional Assistants, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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