Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director, English Learner Services; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Facilitator, Elementary; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Facilitator, Secondary; Marty Ramirez | [email protected] | EL Compliance Specialist
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: ESL teachers from DPS will review ACCESS data, work with Depth of Knowledge in ESL instruction, and learn how to work with Infinite Campus for accommodations.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
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

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)

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: We will analyze how to recognize and utilize DOK.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

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)

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)

Presenters: Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | ED C&I Elementary; Gabrielle Hall | [email protected] | ED C&I Middle; Crystal Taylor-Simon | [email protected] | ED C&I High; Liz Moffitt | [email protected] | Director of Math & Science; Cicily McCrimmon | [email protected] | Director of Humanities; Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | K-5 Math Specialist; Amanda Bowers | [email protected] | K-5 Science Specialist; Beth Hoffman | [email protected] | NCDPI Early Literacy Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Charlene Martin-Klein | [email protected] | K-12 Social Studies Specialist; Alina Castillo | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Beth Spataro | [email protected] | 6-12 ELA Specialist; Heidi Perez | [email protected] | 6-12 ELA Specialist; Emma Refvem | [email protected] | 6-12 Science Specialist
Location: Other... Various Locations
Description: These sessions will be facilitated by C&I for Kinder & 3rd ELA, 4th Math, 5th Science, 6th Grade Social Studies, 6th Grade Math, 8th Grade ELA, 8th Grade Science, English I/English II, NC Math 1, Biology, and World History.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers