Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Renee Harris | [email protected] | PreK Facilitator; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | PreK Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/agVkw
Description: The specialized program PreK teachers will review and discuss visual tools and support that can be used throughout the entire school environment.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary 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

Presenters: Brittany Raub | [email protected] | Senior Customer Success Manager- Mid-Atlantic
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Description: Teachers will dive into Lexia to learn more about the resources it provides to help support instruction this school year.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Lanette Fain | [email protected] | Coach
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: Analyze behavior data to determine best steps for success and a healthy school climate Identify successful ways to minimize behaviors Understand the principles and structures of restorative practices to improve implementation Discuss how to have impactful parent conferences
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Beatrice Springs | [email protected] | EC Coordinator; April Washington | [email protected] | Director; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Bacon Street 165
Description: Early Education Support Team (EEST) provides training and support to preschool staff members serving students in the community.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Speech Language Pathologists, Teachers

Presenters: Crystal Cahill | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: In our monthly staff meeting teachers will be trained on testing practices, ESL LEPs and our Curriculum Night student conferences.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, English Learner Services, Assessment for Learning, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, School Counselors, Teachers

Presenters: Kiyoshi Carter | [email protected] | Arts Specialist
Location:
Description: Best Instructional Practices for Arts Educators.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers