Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | K-5 Math Specialist; Alina Castillo | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Steven Harrison | [email protected] | K-5 Math Specialist
Location: Other... NC State Student Union
Description: Join us for the 2025 Math Summit! Our focus is on Maximizing Potential: Transformational Math Teaching and Learning. Registration begins May 1st for this impactful day of professional development and networking through session, Book Clubs, and a Share-a-thon.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Beginning Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Coaches, Teachers

Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. King | [email protected] | Deputy Superintendent
Location: City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium
Description: During this session, DPS Leadership will explain their vision and expectations for 2025-2026 school year, as well as provide an overview session on Explicit Teaching
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Dr. Al Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director of Research & Accountability; David (Nelson) Surles | [email protected] | Director of Data Integration & Accountability; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | Student Information Systems Coordinator
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: General overview; how to find student information; processes and features principals should be aware of
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): PowerSchool-Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Victor Hiraldo | [email protected] | DLI/GL District Coordinator
Location:
Description: Participants will understand the components of the explicit teaching model and identify the phases of the Biliteracy Unit Framework (BUF). They will make direct connections between each stage of explicit instruction and the BUF structure, recognizing how the framework supports both content and language development through intentional, scaffolded teaching practices.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Dual Language Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | IABS Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: MTSS-Fs will gather with the IABS Department for professional development and implementation support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
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: Facilitators

Presenters: Varied by Content Area | [email protected] | Director
Location: City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms
Description: During this session, DPS Department and Content leaders will provide an overview session on Depth of Knowledge and how it pertains to specific content standards, then give any curriculum updates.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Facilitator; Ashley Stephens | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: A work session with school leadership teams and central services staff to reflect on prior year data, set goals, and priorities for the year. This ensures there is clear alignment between district and school goals.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
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 Principals, Principals

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator
Location:
Description: RethinkEd Curriculum Training
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Social Emotional, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors, Teachers

Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | Equity Affairs
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: This session focuses on sharing instructional strategies that promote access and opportunity for all students and also encourage participants to consider the factors that influence culturally responsive instruction.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Laura Parrott | [email protected] | Director, Advanced Academics
Location: https://t.ly/kfudx
Description: High school administration will gain an understanding of the NCDPI Honors Level Course Guide, the required professional development for all Honors Teachers, and how to appropriately evaluate honors level courses.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Varied by School | [email protected] | Director
Location: TBD
Description: During this session, Teachers and Staff will experience an overview the the new Apptegy Communication Tool, then participate in their school PLCs to examine data and focus on a single priority standard.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)