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Durham Public Schools PL
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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Friday, August 22
 

8:00am EDT

Githens Middle School Teacher Work Days | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center & Varying Locations
Friday August 22, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Presenters: Crystal Cahill | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center & Varying Locations
Description: In our 3 days of Staff Meetings we will be trained on Discipline, Policies and Procedures, SEL platforms and our new tech platforms such as Infinite Campus and ROOMS. We will also be trained on our Discovery Curriculum and resources.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Team Building, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Friday August 22, 2025 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center & Varying Locations

8:30am EDT

Lakeview School: Mastering Infinite Campus: From Attendance to Gradebook Integration with Canvas | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sheila Brockers-White | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Hunter Morgan | [email protected] | Data Manager
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: Mastering Infinite Campus: From Attendance to Gradebook Integration with Canvas, will provide teachers with hands-on training to navigate Infinite Campus with confidence. Participants will learn how to access the Teacher Center, take attendance, create assignments, add categories and weights, and effectively manage their Gradebook. The session will also cover gradebook setup options, calculation preferences, and how to connect Infinite Campus with Canvas for seamless grade syncing.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Lakeview School Cafetorium

8:30am EDT

Forest View Character Strong | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Laura Weatherly | [email protected] | School Counselor; Ashley Altman | [email protected] | School Counselor; Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session will introduce staff to the Character Strong SEL curriculum, a research-based program designed to build both social-emotional skills and character in students. Participants will explore the curriculum’s structure, key focus areas, and practical strategies for weaving SEL into everyday instruction. The session will highlight the importance of “connection before content” and equip staff with tools to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments that foster empathy, resilience, and strong relationships.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Forest View Elementary School Media Center

8:30am EDT

Trauma Informed Schools 101 | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Hillandale Elementary School Media Center
Description: Trauma-informed school training will teach staff the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who may have experienced trauma. This involves understanding the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, recognizing trauma symptoms, and implementing evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Office Assistants, Receptionists, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, Bus Drivers, Custodians, Data Managers, Instructional Assistants, Interpreters, Itinerant Teachers, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Principals, School Counselors, Secretaries, Substitute Teachers, Teachers
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Hillandale Elementary School Media Center

8:30am EDT

Character Strong Forest View Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
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
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Forest View Elementary School Media Center

8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 5, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U5 TR Session 1B | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jessica Vaughn | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 5, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Club Blvd. MTSS | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Friday August 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Presenters: Abby | [email protected] | MTSS
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)
Friday August 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

9:00am EDT

RethinkEd Schools Training (3) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide |
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 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
Friday August 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Fayetteville Street Restorative Practices Refresher | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School TBD
Friday August 22, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School TBD
Description: Participants will learn the key elements of a RP framework. They will have time to create a proactive circle plan for the first week of school.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Friday August 22, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Fayetteville Street Elementary School TBD

10:00am EDT

Lakeview School: Maximizing Classroom Consistency with Educator’s Handbook | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Michael Irving | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session equips educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate and utilize Educator’s Handbook. Participants will explore how the platform supports consistent behavior documentation, promotes data-driven decision-making, and strengthens schoolwide systems for accountability and student support. Through hands-on practice, discussion, and reflection, educators will leave confident in using Educator’s Handbook as a tool to streamline communication, reinforce school expectations, and enhance student success.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Friday August 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Lakeview School Cafetorium

10:30am EDT

Character Strong Burton Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Burton Elementary School | Burton Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator
Location: Burton Elementary School Media Center
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
Friday August 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Burton Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EDT

Move This World Elementary Training (3) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide |
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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
Friday August 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

DSA - Vertical Alignment - CER Session 1 (SEP 6 and SEP 7) | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts S205
LIMITED
Friday August 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Whitney Linton | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Durham School of the Arts S205
Description: Inquiry Cycle approach to observe the current approaches to CER at each grade band and the
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Friday August 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts S205

1:00pm EDT

Githens Middle School Jumpstart Discovery Training | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School AA6A
Friday August 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Presenters: Lynn Mallory | [email protected] | Literacy Coach
Location: Githens Middle School AA6A
Description: In this session we will learn how to access, read and implement Jumpstart literacy curriculum materials.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Friday August 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Githens Middle School AA6A
 


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