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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7:00am EDT

HVE_Q2 Extended Planning | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School

Thursday September 18, 2025 7:00am - 11:00am EDT

Hope Valley Elementary School

Presenters: Kimberly Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Teachers will work with grade level teams and content area leaders to pace and plan for Q2. Teachers will use district core resources to collaborate with each other while planning lessons and aligned assessments.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday September 18, 2025 7:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EDT

Restorative Practices for Educators- Eastway Elem Part 2 | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School

LIMITED

Thursday September 18, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT

Eastway Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Eastway Elementary School
Description: This session will focus on circle planning, restorative questions and repairing harm circles.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday September 18, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Eastway Elementary School

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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8:30am EDT

School Social Work Monthly Meeting (September 2025) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Student Wellness and Advocacy | Staff Development Center M1

Thursday September 18, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M1

Presenters: Kafi Hill | [email protected] | Lead School Social Worker; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Student Wellness & Advocacy; Ebony Ross | [email protected] | McKinney Vento Coordinator; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS/IABS Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Participants will collaborate and learn together using the National School Social Work Model as a guide. Each month, they will engage in data-informed practices, advocacy, and strategy-sharing to support student success and stay updated on district initiatives.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Social Work
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers

Thursday September 18, 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

*None (Non-Instructional), School Social Work

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3:15pm EDT

Centervention Social Skills Program Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Thursday September 18, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Krista [email protected] | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Monique Bonner | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location:
Description: Participants will learn how to set-up and utilize Zoo Academy, Zoo U, SS GRIN, Hall of Heroes and Stories in Motion. These social skills programs are for students in grades K-8. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the training link from the company.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Thursday September 18, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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3:30pm EDT

Music K-5 PLC: NC Music Standards Roll out: A Deeper Dive | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Oak Grove Elementary School Music

Thursday September 18, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School Music

Presenters: Dena Byers | [email protected] | Lead Teacher; Kiyoshi Carter | [email protected] | Art Specialist
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Music
Description: This session is for K-5 Music Teachers to learn about Resources for their classrooms and how to audition and select students for district and/or state events.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday September 18, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School Music

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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7:00pm EDT

Orchestra PLC: NCMEA Orchestra Session | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education |

Thursday September 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Online

Presenters: Carrie Andrews | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location:
Description: This is a zoom call where all orchestra teachers meet in the fall to talk through the events for the year outside of the district. This is super important to know what is going on in our state and when
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Increased Rigor, Team Building, Standards Aligned Instruction
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

Thursday September 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Online

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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