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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6:50am EDT

RHMS September 2025 Faculty Meeting | Facilitated by Rogers-Herr Middle School | Rogers-Herr Middle School | Rogers-Herr Middle School media center

Wednesday September 10, 2025 6:50am - 7:50am EDT

Rogers-Herr Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Tawauna Stewart | [email protected] | Principal; Rebecca Stone | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School media center
Description: Monthly updates and PD for teachers and faculty at Rogers Herr Middle School
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday September 10, 2025 6:50am - 7:50am EDT
Rogers-Herr Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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8:30am EDT

SPARCS Orientation | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Other...

LIMITED

Wednesday September 10, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Other...

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Other...
Description: SPARCS -Training Orientation
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors

Wednesday September 10, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Other...

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional

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10:00am EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Community Engagement: Making the Most of Our Connections | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9

LIMITED

Wednesday September 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Staff Development Center M9

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kesha Crumblin | [email protected] | Elementary Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Attendees will learn what community engagement is, the key aspects of community engagement, and the benefits of community engagement within an afterschool program. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in hand-on- activities to gauge their present level of community engagement. Attendees will work together to find resources in the triangle community.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Wednesday September 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Staff Development Center M9

*None (Non-Instructional), Team Building

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12:30pm EDT

New Principal/ Assistant Principal Orientation | Facilitated by School Leadership | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center m9

Wednesday September 10, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center M9

Presenters: Dr. William Logan | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kecia Rogers | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kim Ferrell | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Julie Spencer | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Staff Development Center m9
Description: New Principals and Assistant Principals will experience: -Brief, targeted overviews from each district department -Practical guidance on key processes, timelines, who to contact, and supports -Collaborative discussions and case-based problem solving with district leadership and peers -Time for Q&A and on-the-spot troubleshooting
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Wednesday September 10, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership | Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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1:00pm EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online- Data Managers and School Counselors | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/IBX4C

LIMITED

Wednesday September 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: https://t.ly/IBX4C
Description: To provide training on the processes for ensuring students are enrolled and dropped properly from EOC courses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Data Managers, School Counselors, Test Coordinators

Wednesday September 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/IBX4C
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/RDS3s
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2:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Educators Handbook: Major vs. Minor | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Lanisha Hinton | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will become familiar with reporting student behavior.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday September 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), DPS Adopted Resources, Professional Learning System and Processes

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2:45pm EDT

Strategies to work with students with special needs. | Facilitated by Whitted School | Early Education; Whitted School | Whitted School Classroom 7

LIMITED

Wednesday September 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Whitted School Classroom 7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: April Washington | [email protected] | EC Director
Location: Whitted School Classroom 7
Description: Instructional Assistants will gain knowledge and strategies to work with children with special needs.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Instructional Assistants
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Wednesday September 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Whitted School Classroom 7

Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K

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3:00pm EDT

Holt ES RP refresher | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School tbd

LIMITED

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Holt Elementary School tbd

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Monte Crowell | [email protected] | RPC; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director
Location: Holt Elementary School tbd
Description: The staff at Holt will learn the basic premise behind restorative practices and about proactive circles.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Holt Elementary School tbd

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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3:00pm EDT

Easley - The Joy of Learning | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will take part in an analysis of the article "Joy: The Oxygen for Learning" and discuss how to better infuse joy into their teaching.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Easley Elementary School Media Center

Arts, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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