Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Erin Snyder | [email protected] | MTSS/AIG
Location: Carrington Middle School A-2
Description: Sessions will focus on key topics for Carrington Middle School
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Rachel Ogonowski | [email protected] | Assistant Lead SLP; Carey Eaton | [email protected] | Lead SLP
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: TBD
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Speech Language Pathologists

Presenters: Dr. Jessica Perry | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Main Office Conference Room
Description: This introductory session provides an overview of IMPACT Teams and how they build on the foundation of traditional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Participants will explore the purpose, structure, and key components of IMPACT Teams, and understand how these collaborative, data-driven teams can drive student growth and instructional improvement
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Building Learning System Capacity, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity, Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Martin Blanchette | [email protected] | Restorative Practice Coordinator /PBIS & SEL Committee Member; Ashley Hargrove | [email protected] | 5th Grade Teacher/PBIS & SEL Committee Member
Location: Parkwood Elementary School A63
Description: Staff will have the opportunity to meet with members of the PES PBIS/SEL Committee to gain a clear understanding of the school-wide PBIS program for the 2025–2026 school year. This session will provide information on the student character traits that can earn points, the point system, the PBIS Pop-Up Store, and the process for using Rooms to award points to students. All teachers and staff members at Parkwood Elementary will be equipped to actively contribute to reinforcing positive student behavior.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA , Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Julie Haase | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Cynthia Nnaemeka | [email protected] | AIG K-2 Specialist; Bradley Jordan | [email protected] | AIG 3-5 Specialist; I-Chun Lee | [email protected] | ESL Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session provides teachers and staff with strategies and best practices for effectively supporting Exceptional Children (EC), Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG), and English Learner (EL) students at Parkwood Elementary. Participants will explore differentiated instruction techniques, targeted interventions, and collaborative approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of all students. The session will also highlight resources, tools, and school-wide supports available to ensure academic growth, engagement, and success for every learner.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Parkwood Elementary School 1110
Description: Session lead by the TLC for new teacher and new international teachers to PES on mClass BOY diagnostic administration. Each grade-level team lead will also attend to provide support to the new staff during this session. All new teachers will also have the time to ask any instructional questions they may have for the TLC and team leads during this time.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: Participants learn about the purpose of Universal Screening
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers