Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | Coordinator; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: Purpose: Reset expectations and provide supports based on school needs. Focus: Build shared understanding of DPS expectations, connect to Strategic Plan metrics, and clarify immediate next steps leaders should take at the school level.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | Coordinator; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: Principals and designees will unpack SEL data in order to create plans for effective SEL implementation this school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Dr. Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director of Student Support Services; Dr. Melissa Watson | [email protected] | Director of Student Alternatives & Supports
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Description: This session engages school leaders in resetting expectations for discipline aligned to DPS Strategic Plan Priority 2. Principals and assistant principals will analyze disproportionality data, with a focus on EC, Black, and Hispanic scholars, and deepen their understanding of restorative practices as a proactive alternative to exclusionary discipline. The session provides clear accountability metrics, user-friendly tools, and practical strategies to support immediate implementation at the school level. Leaders will leave with an action plan template and concrete next steps to reduce disparities, strengthen equity, and cultivate restorative school cultures.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, MTSS, Communication Skills, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | Coordinator; Laverne Mattocks Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Exec. Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: Attendance Afternoon Deep Dive (Monitoring & Accountability): o Unpack what it takes to earn a “4” in the DPS attendance accountability framework. o Share processes for monitoring attendance consistently and effectively. o Guide leaders through planning next steps to strengthen attendance intervention systems.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | Coordinator; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: Principals and designees will understand the importance of SEL for both staff and student wellness and success. They will map SEL resources and see the connection between Restorative Practices Implementation and SEL.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Laura Weatherly | [email protected] | School Counselor
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Description: Ongoing Character Strong professional development series focused on practical SEL strategies that build empathy, connection, and belonging. This choice session is designed for staff who want to strengthen relationships and bring simple, impactful SEL practices into their work.
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: School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers