Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Jewel Barnwell | jewel_barnwell@dpsnc.net | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C234
Description: In this session, teachers will learn to use mCLASS data to create targeted small groups for improving literacy in K-5 ELA classrooms. Participants will explore how to interpret data, group students, plan effective lessons, and monitor progress to drive student growth.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Beginning Teacher Support, Data Analysis, Differentiation/Scaffolding, MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Dr. Temperance Tobe | temperance.tobe@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Dr. Vimbainashe Chanakira | vimbainashe.chanakira@dpsnc.net | teacher
Location: Riverside High School Room C234
Description: Veteran teachers mentoring and supporting beginner teachers. Why veteran teachers are vital to the retention and success of new teachers.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Explicit Teaching, Social Emotional Learning, Beginning Teacher Support, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Directors, Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Teachers