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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Club Blvd. Teacher Leadership Team Meetings | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Thursday August 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Presenters: Jennifer Hall | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Redmond | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: The teachers serving on the leadership team will meet to discuss the school's most pressing needs. During these meetings, they will ask thoughtful questions, share feedback from their grade-level teams, and contribute valuable teacher input to help guide schoolwide decision-making.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Culturally Responsive Practices

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We Gon’ Be Alright: Navigating Stress Through Exploration | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

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Thursday August 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kourtney Royster | [email protected] | Whole Being Specialist; Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of SWA
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: Managing Stress for school staff
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy

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Creekside NCEES refresh | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary

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Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Creekside Elementary

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal
Location: Creekside Elementary
Description: Participants will review the observation and evaluation process, timeline, and platform (NCEES).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Human Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, School Counselors, Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Creekside Elementary

*None (Non-Instructional), Human Resources

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Character Strong Elementary Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Club Boulevard Elementary; Fayetteville Street Elementary School; Hillandale Elementary School; Lakewood Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; R.N. Harr

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator
Location:
Description: Character Strong Curriculum Training
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Social Emotional, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors, Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

Healthful Living, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Move This World Elementary Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator
Location:
Description: Move This World Curriculum Training
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Social Emotional, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors, Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

Healthful Living, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EDT

RethinkEd Schools Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

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: 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: Social Workers, School Counselors, Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Healthful Living, 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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9:00am EDT

Fayetteville St.-HMH Intro to materials | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sheree Doman | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be introduced to all HMH materials, their purpose, and how to use them to inform their CORE instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:10am EDT

Increasing Rigor in ELA 7 | Facilitated by Rogers-Herr Middle School | Rogers-Herr Middle School | Rogers-Herr Middle School 212

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:10am - 11:40am EDT

Rogers-Herr Middle School 212

Presenters: Beth Spataro | [email protected] | ELA Specialist
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School 212
Description: Using core curriculum resources to increase rigor for diverse students in ELA 7 at Rogers Herr Middle School
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:10am - 11:40am EDT
Rogers-Herr Middle School 212

ELA, 7th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Lakeview School: Amplifying School Communication with Apptegy: Engaging Families, Students, and Community | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Family Engagement; Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Lakeview School Cafetorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session equips staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively use Apptegy as a tool for communication, branding, and community engagement. Participants will explore how to create impactful posts, manage multiple communication channels, and strengthen the connection between school, families, and the broader community. Through guided demonstrations and interactive practice, educators will walk away with the confidence to showcase school successes, share important updates, and celebrate student learning in real time.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Communication Skills, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lakeview School Cafetorium

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1:30pm EDT

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

Thursday August 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online

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

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1:30pm EDT

Lakeview School: “Building Stronger Connections: Implementing Character Strong for Student Growth and Well-Being” | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Lakeview School Cafetorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session introduces educators to Character Strong, a research-based social-emotional learning (SEL) and character development program designed to strengthen relationships, foster resilience, and improve overall school culture. Participants will explore the core components of Character Strong, experience practical strategies to embed SEL and character-building into daily instruction, and develop actionable plans to enhance student engagement, empathy, and success both inside and outside the classroom.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): MTSS, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Lakeview School Cafetorium

Arts, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Mathematics, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Social Studies, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | CTE, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Healthful Living, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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1:30pm EDT

Character Strong Secondary Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator
Location:
Description: Character Strong Curriculum Training
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Social Emotional, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors, Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online

Healthful Living, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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