Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Kelly Newsome | kelly_newsome@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room A214
Description: for high school teachers to learn how to use choice boards in their classrooms as a way to foster student engagement and improve overall achievement.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

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): 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

Presenters: Dr. Temperance Tobe | temperance.tobe@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Lucretia Smith | lucretial_smith@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Jennifer Watson | jennifer_watson@dpsnc.net | CIMC
Location: Riverside High School Room A219
Description: Supporting beginner teachers through creative lesson planning, and utilizing technology and resources.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Digital Teaching and Learning, Information Technology, Building Learning System Capacity, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Teachers

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | Hannah_Hribar@dpsnc.net | Lead EC Facilitator; Ajalyn Baker | Ajalyn_Baker@dpsnc.net | Lead EC Facilitator; Wendy Vavrousek | Wendy_Vavrousek@dpsnc.net | EC Director
Location: Riverside High School Room C233
Description: This session will help general education teachers enhance their knowledge regarding exceptional children policies and practices, effectively collaborate with EC colleagues, and prepare for and engage in your students' IEP meetings.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: 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
Topic(s): 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

Presenters: Chrlene Martin-Klein | charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room B222
Description: Discover how the life and work of Pauli Murray can enrich your classroom and inspire your students. This immersive session includes a guided tour of the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, a powerful keynote by Rosita Stevens-Holsey—author, educator, and Pauli Murray’s niece—and a hands-on curriculum workshop. Participants will explore curated primary and secondary sources to design meaningful lesson plans that illuminate Murray’s legacy in civil rights, gender equity, and American history. Open to all K–12 educators, this session offers the tools and inspiration to bring Pauli Murray’s voice into your classroom. Space is limited. Participants must pre-register by emailing charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net before June 10th. THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD AT THE PAULI MURRAY CENTER, 906 Carroll St.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): 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: Teachers