Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Krista Saunders | krista_saunders@dpsnc.net | Presenter; Lori Platko | lori_platko@dpsnc.net | Presenter
Location:
Description: 40 hours course in applied behavior analysis. Upon completion of this course, you will not be an RBT unless you complete other requirements, however you will have the content knowledge to apply to your role.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Les Turner | lester_turner@dpsnc.net | Director of Arts
Location: Fuller Building 310
Description: Lead Art Teacher Retreat for 2025-26 school year planning.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Digital Teaching and Learning, Increased Rigor, Operations, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Communication Skills, Equity, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Leads

Presenters: terry_phillips@dpsnc.net
Location: TBD TBD
Description: Part 2: Safe Schools training for Building Services personnel
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Classified (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Instructional Grades:
Targeted Roles: Assistant,Assistant Director,Clerk,Coordinator,Director,Engineer,Group Leader,Manager,Mechanic,Project Manager,Supervisor,Support,Technician

Presenters: Terry Phillips | terry_phillips@dpsnc.net | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 8
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
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: Teachers

Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | iwinosa_idahor@dpsnc.net | Equity; Keaundra Robinson | keaundra_robinson@dpsnc.net | Equity
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: This session will focus on the following: Reflect on our identities and the identities of our campers; Explore the role and impact of implicit bias; Identify the characteristics and beliefs of a culturally responsive educator; Explore meaningful and effective ways to apply culturally responsive teaching strategies to enhance the experience of campers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders