Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Dr. Iwinosa Idahor | iwinosa_idahor@dpsnc.net | Equity Affairs; Keaundra Robinson | keaundra_robinson@dpsnc.net | Equity Affairs; Shaneka Bynum | bynum1985@gmail.com | Community Partner; Dr. Brittani Clark | bgflcollective@gmail.com | Community Partner; Malenia Swinton | maleniaswinton13@gmail.com | Community Partner
Location: Riverside High School Room C231
Description: Literacy is the key to understanding the world around us through meaningful engagement with ideas in all forms. This session will focus on mobilizing and empowering teachers to educate and serve students--especially the most vulnerable among us--around reading as a liberatory practice that can connect and transform.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE
Topic(s): Equity, Culture and Climate, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Culturally Responsive Practices, 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: Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Teachers

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 A219
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: 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: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Alycia Crews | alycia_crews@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room D240
Description: By the end of the professional development session, participants will be able to implement at least three strategies to enhance student engagement and effectively monitor student-centered learning in their classrooms, as demonstrated through observed classroom practices and self-assessment.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | colleen_robinson@dpsnc.net | Instructional Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C232
Description: Target Audience: K-5 Educators (AI beginner) interested in leveraging AI to enhance classroom instruction and data analysis. K-5 instructional leaders looking to enhance data driven practices. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool for enhancing instruction, streamlining tasks, and personalizing learning experiences. Join us for a professional development session where we will explore the power of AI in the classroom and how educators can leverage it to make data-driven decisions, differentiate instruction, and engage students in innovative ways. What to Expect: Understanding AI in Education: A brief overview of AI and its applications in the classroom. Streamlining Administrative Tasks: Discover how AI can assist with grading, generating lesson plans, and providing real-time feedback on student work. Personalizing Learning: Learn how AI tools can adapt content to meet diverse learner needs and provide individualized practice. Data-Driven Instruction: Analyzing student performance data efficiently to identify strengths and areas for growth. Enhancing Student Engagement: Creating interactive and adaptive content, including AI-powered simulations and problem-solving exercises. Hands-On Exploration: Try out AI tools tailored for education and discuss practical applications with peers. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and resources to seamlessly integrate AI into your teaching practice, making data analysis more efficient and instruction more impactful.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Digital Teaching and 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: Assistant Principals, Principals, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Presenters: Pascalle V. Adams | pascalle_adams@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C235
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

Presenters: Krystle Bradley | krystle_bradley@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach; Rhonda Bradley | rhonda_bradley@dpsnc.net | Assistant Principal
Location: Riverside High School Room D241
Description: Unlock the power of data to uncover the hidden clues behind student achievement! In this engaging and hands-on professional development session, educators will step into the role of “Data Detectives” to explore how to effectively collect, interpret, and act on student data. Participants will analyze real-world scenarios, collaborate to identify patterns and root causes, and develop actionable strategies to support all learners. Whether you're new to data analysis or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to transform raw numbers into meaningful insights that drive student growth and success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment for Learning, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Presenters: Mia Morris | mia_morris@dpsnc.net | CTE Lead Coordinator; Rosalind Garmon | rosalind_garmon@dpsnc.net | CTE Equity Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room D244
Description: Earning an Industry-recognized credential opens doors to internships, college-credit, and aligned careers. This session will focus on teaching educators of all grade levels (CTE and non-CTE) the benefits of students optimizing the integration of core subjects and career-focused learning to enhance career-focused opportunities. By the end of the session, participants will be able to make connections to the acronym "CREAM: Credentials Rule Everything Around Me" through active learning, content alignment, and the potential to earn a transferrable industry-recognized credential.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Digital Teaching and Learning, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning, Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity, Information Technology
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: Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Principals, School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Alycia Crews | alycia_crews@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room D240
Description: By the end of the professional development session, participants will be able to implement at least three strategies to enhance student engagement and effectively monitor student-centered learning in their classrooms, as demonstrated through observed classroom practices and self-assessment.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Santana Batten | SBatten@cainc.com | iReady Trainer; Felicia Sledge | Felicia_Sledge@dpsnc.net | MTSS Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room D241
Description: Educators will reflect on the benefits of engaging students in discussions about their data. They will explore resources to use for student data chats at different times in the school year and plan a data chat using the Student Data Chat Pack on i-Ready Central. Create a plan to monitor and encourage students during personalized instruction. Best practices for intervening during personalized instruction and utilizing personalized instruction to support prerequisite skills from the prerequisite report. Educators will use the Prerequisite Report (demo account) to determine areas for growth based on upcoming grade-level standards in Math. Utilizing a data analysis process, educators uncover new insights and information about student performance to build on strengths and plan instructional scaffolds to maximize access to grade-level content. Explore resources to support all learners above, on and below grade-level to support students meeting and exceeding typical growth/stretch growth expectations.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | colleen_robinson@dpsnc.net | Instructional Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C232
Description: Target Audience: K-5 Educators (AI beginner) interested in leveraging AI to enhance classroom instruction and data analysis. K-5 instructional leaders looking to enhance data driven practices. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential tool for enhancing instruction, streamlining tasks, and personalizing learning experiences. Join us for a professional development session where we will explore the power of AI in the classroom and how educators can leverage it to make data-driven decisions, differentiate instruction, and engage students in innovative ways. What to Expect: Understanding AI in Education: A brief overview of AI and its applications in the classroom. Streamlining Administrative Tasks: Discover how AI can assist with grading, generating lesson plans, and providing real-time feedback on student work. Personalizing Learning: Learn how AI tools can adapt content to meet diverse learner needs and provide individualized practice. Data-Driven Instruction: Analyzing student performance data efficiently to identify strengths and areas for growth. Enhancing Student Engagement: Creating interactive and adaptive content, including AI-powered simulations and problem-solving exercises. Hands-On Exploration: Try out AI tools tailored for education and discuss practical applications with peers. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and resources to seamlessly integrate AI into your teaching practice, making data analysis more efficient and instruction more impactful.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Digital Teaching and 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: Assistant Principals, Principals, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Presenters: Krystle Bradley | krystle_bradley@dpsnc.net | Teaching and Learning Coach; Rhonda Bradley | rhonda_bradley@dpsnc.net | Assistant Principal
Location: Riverside High School Room A210
Description: Unlock the power of data to uncover the hidden clues behind student achievement! In this engaging and hands-on professional development session, educators will step into the role of “Data Detectives” to explore how to effectively collect, interpret, and act on student data. Participants will analyze real-world scenarios, collaborate to identify patterns and root causes, and develop actionable strategies to support all learners. Whether you're new to data analysis or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to transform raw numbers into meaningful insights that drive student growth and success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment for Learning, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers