Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

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9:00am EDT

Specialty HS Kickoff RESET | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium

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)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium

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9:00am EDT

Explicit Teaching with the Biliteracy Unit framework (DLI) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

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

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

Global Languages, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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10:30am EDT

Specialty HS Kickoff REFOCUS | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT

City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms

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)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms

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2:00pm EDT

Specialty High School Kickoff School-based PLCs | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | TBD

Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

TBD

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)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBD

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