Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Charlene Martin-Klein | [email protected] | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/rIX_w
Description: In this interactive session, secondary principals will analyze social studies lessons through the lens of the Explicit Teaching model. Participants will evaluate how the lesson supports inquiry-based instruction, literacy integration, and disciplinary thinking at each stage of the GRR framework (I Do, We Do, You Do). Through guided reflection and discussion, principals will identify key instructional moves, assess alignment to standards, and explore how to support teachers in designing and delivering rigorous, student-centered lessons.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Principals

Presenters: Cicily A. McCrimmon | [email protected] | Director of Humanities
Location:
Description: Using the Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue Framework as a guide, participants will engage in discourse with colleagues to support their success in using the 7 Steps to Mastering Difficult Conversations with Staff.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Communication Skills, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Dr. Gradesa Lockhart | [email protected] | Director STOP Grant
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: This session equips educators with a clear understanding of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and its connection to Restorative Practices. Participants will define SEL, explore the five core competencies in practice, and learn how to use SEL to identify and respond to student needs. The session includes pre/post assessments and practical strategies that support school safety and student well-being.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/ejSlZ
Description: Participants will understand the Explicit Teaching model and explore strategies and best practices to explicitly teach writing.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers

Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Regina Blackmon | [email protected] | Lead Nurse; Dr. Cherice Artis | [email protected] | Coordinator; Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | Coordinator; Kourt Royster | [email protected] | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Differentiate the unique focus areas of each student support services team member Articulate strategies that can be used to create strong school-level student services teams Describe how key focus areas for student support services staff intersect and complement each other Identify opportunities for monitoring, observation, and evaluation of student services staff Connect the daily work activities of student services staff to DPS Strategic Plan Goals and school."
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Standards Aligned Instruction
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: Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Social Workers, Superintendents, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Data Managers, Facilitators, Nurses, Principals, Psychologists, School Counselors