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.

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5:00am EDT

Driver Education Teacher Certification | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Open District-Wide | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD

Thursday August 14, 2025 5:00am - 8:00pm EDT

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD

Presenters: Robin Derr | [email protected] | DPS Driver Education Coordinator
Location: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
Description: This course covers Defensive Driving, Driving Rules and Regulations as written in the NCDMV manual, Teaching Methods for classroom and behind the wheel, NC Motor Vehicle Law, Commercial Driving School Requirements, Auto Insurance, Insurance for commercial school operation, NC Safe Roads Act, Requirements for Driver Education in NC, Topic Presentation (practicum), Behind the Wheel correct techniques, Miller Road Test preparation, Behind the wheel practicum. Classroom dates: Zoom class 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on these dates: July 8,9,10, 15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30,31 August 5,6,7,12,13,14
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Health and Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 14, 2025 5:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD

Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)

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8:30am EDT

CTE Support Services Meeting | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | City of Medicine Academy; Durham School of Technology; Hillside High School; Riverside High School; Southern School of Energy and Sustainability; Career Technical Education; Jordan

Thursday August 14, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT

Other... 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd., V1

Presenters: Darian Harris | [email protected] | Director of CTE; Mia Morris | [email protected] | CTE Coordinator
Location: Other... 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd., V1
Description: Participants will explore strategies and practices to support the ongoing growth and efficacy of teachers, schools, and CTE programs.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers

Thursday August 14, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Other... 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd., V1

CTE, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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9:00am EDT

Forest View New Staff Orientation | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Forest View Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Description: This orientation welcomes new Forest View staff and equips them with the essentials for a smooth start. Participants will tour the building, meet key contacts, and learn how to access materials, navigate processes, and connect with the right people for support. The session will provide practical information, resources, and relationship-building opportunities to help new team members feel confident, connected, and ready for the year ahead.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Information Technology, Operations, Purchasing, Team Building, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Forest View Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Information Technology, Operations, Purchasing, Team Building, Professional Learning System and Processes

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9:00am EDT

Club Blvd. New-to-Club Orientation 2025-2026 | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308

LIMITED

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:59am EDT

Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: jasmine | [email protected] | coach
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308
Description: New-to-Club Orientation 2025-2026
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:59am EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308

Global Languages, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, 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

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9:00am EDT

Hillside High School New Teacher Orientation | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Hillside High School | Hillside High School Media Center

LIMITED

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Hillside High School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Malika Becton | [email protected] | CIMC; Stefanie Joyner | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Hillside High School Media Center
Description: This meeting will orient new teachers to Hillside High School’s mission, vision, history, and core values while introducing key policies, procedures, and expectations. Participants will also receive support in lesson planning, classroom management, and school culture, and tour the campus to become familiar with the facilities.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): MTSS, Safety, Social Emotional, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Beginning Teachers, Building Learning System Capacity, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Equity, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Hillside High School Media Center

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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11:00am EDT

Beyond the Title: Leading Through Connection | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Research and Accountability | Fuller Building 215

LIMITED

Thursday August 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Fuller Building 215

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Al Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Fuller Building 215
Description: ORA directors will participate in on-going professional development leadership series based up Stephen Covey's Trust & Inspire and the 4 Essential Roles of Leadership.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Directors

Thursday August 14, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Fuller Building 215

*None (Non-Instructional), Team Building

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3:00pm EDT

Co-Located Mental Health-Back to School Training | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services; Student Wellness and Advocacy |

Thursday August 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Online

Presenters: Kourtney Royster | [email protected] | Well-Being Specialist; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of SWA
Location:
Description: Student support services teams will learn about the CLMH program and how to manage their school cases
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors, School Social Work
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, Nurses, School Counselors

Thursday August 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), School Counselors, School Social Work

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4:00pm EDT

MS Chorus PLC: Tips and Tricks | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Durham School of the Arts Chorus Room

LIMITED

Thursday August 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

Durham School of the Arts Chorus Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Davis | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Durham School of the Arts Chorus Room
Description: Paul Flowers, an experienced teacher from Greenville, will be sharing tips and tricks for starting your year.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday August 14, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts Chorus Room

Arts, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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