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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8:00am EDT

Traditional Kickoff RESET | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Auditorium

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:55pm EDT

Riverside High School Auditorium

Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. King | [email protected] | Deputy Superintendent; Dr. Lewis | [email protected] | Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School Auditorium
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)

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:55pm EDT
Riverside High School Auditorium

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9:30am EDT

Traditional Kickoff REFOCUS | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms

Wednesday August 20, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT

Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms

Presenters: Varied by Content Area | [email protected] | Director
Location: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 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)

Wednesday August 20, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms

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9:45am EDT

All Arts Kick Off | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Durham School of the Arts Auditorium

LIMITED

Wednesday August 20, 2025 9:45am - 1:00pm EDT

Durham School of the Arts Auditorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Les Turner | [email protected] | Director of Arts; Kiyoshi Carter | [email protected] | Art Specialist
Location: Durham School of the Arts Auditorium
Description: "Our Students, Our Stories" the 2025 Arts Kick Off
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Budgeting, Culturally Responsive Practices, Digital Teaching and Learning, Increased Rigor, Leadership, Operations, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Equity, Standards Aligned Instruction
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: Teachers

Wednesday August 20, 2025 9:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts Auditorium

Arts, 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

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1:00pm EDT

August 20 District PLCs | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | TBD

Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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)

Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBD

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