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Durham Public Schools PL
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.

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Monday, September 22
 

8:00am EDT

R.N. Harris-A+ Essentials Workshop | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School
Monday September 22, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Presenters: Monica Unger | [email protected] | Art Coordinator
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: Information on how to integrate A+ Essentials into the class room. How it support creative connection. and meaningful learning in our school.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

8:30am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: RAZ-Plus ELL Edition | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Angela Romano | [email protected] | Professional Developer
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: Deepen your utilization of RAZ-Plus features in this live training. This session is appropriate for both beginners to the platform and experienced users. Participants will explore features of the ELL Edition as well as updates to the program features. Bring your questions!
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

8:30am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: Global Education | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kelly Schultz | [email protected] | NCDPI Standards Implementation Specialist
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: This session explores strategies for integrating global education into the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Participants will gain an understanding of how NC Global Education initiatives support educators, schools, and districts in preparing students for a globally connected world. The session will highlight the range of designations and recognitions available—including the Global Educator Digital Badge, Global Ready District and School designations, and the Global Language Endorsement—and provide guidance on how these opportunities can enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
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: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

8:30am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: AI for the Classroom (8:30 Session) | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | DPS Secondary Math Specialist
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: There has been a surge of interest in using ChatGPT and other AI tools for teaching and learning, yet best practices for effective classroom integration are still emerging. In this interactive workshop, ESL teachers will explore practical strategies for leveraging AI to support language development, encourage active learning, and guide students in the responsible use of AI-generated content. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a few AI tools, experimenting with ways to adapt prompts, critique outputs, and simulate classroom interactions that build critical thinking. By the end of the session, educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies, a clearer understanding of AI’s potential, and confidence in using these tools to enhance their students’ engagement and learning.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, English Learner Services
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: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

8:30am EDT

Direct Instruction Training: Reading Mastery | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 162
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Bacon Street 162
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Reading Mastery Direct Instruction program with their resource groups. Reading Mastery is a decoding program appropriate for elementary school students who need explicit instruction in decoding skills. Location: 808 Bacon Street, Durham, 27703 Room: 54
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Bacon Street 162

8:30am EDT

One day Restorative Practices for Educators | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M7
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director; Gradesa Lockhart | [email protected] | Director; Ericka Boone | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: This session is open to any educator wishing to learn more or refresh their knowledge about the Restorative Practices Framework. Topics covered will be Circles, affective statements, restorative questions and fair process.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M7

8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U6 TR Session 1A | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 6, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U6 TR/YR Session 1B | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rebecca Lindgren | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 6, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Lead Art Teacher PLC | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education |
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Presenters: Les Turner | [email protected] | Arts Director
Location:
Description: Quarterly Meeting
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Group Leaders
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
  Arts, Leadership
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9:00am EDT

COPY Implementing Kindergarten CIBL Student Activity Pack | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/OudYa
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Presenters: Rachael Polmanteer | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist; Todd Guentensberger | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/OudYa
Description: Implementing CIBL Student Activity Packs This session supports K-1st grade teachers in learning how to successfully use the CIBL student activity packs from the new DPS science adoption. Educators will engage with the activities as learners to better understand the instructional flow, inquiry-based approaches, and alignment with grade-level standards. The training will highlight strategies for building on students’ natural curiosity, scaffolding scientific thinking, and facilitating hands-on exploration. Teachers will walk away prepared to implement the packs in ways that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and excitement about science in their classrooms.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online
  Science, Kindergarten

9:00am EDT

Implementing Kindergarten CIBL Student Activity Pack | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/k93BW
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Presenters: Rachael Polmanteer | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist; Todd Guentensberger | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/k93BW
Description: Implementing CIBL Student Activity Packs This session supports K-1st grade teachers in learning how to successfully use the CIBL student activity packs from the new DPS science adoption. Educators will engage with the activities as learners to better understand the instructional flow, inquiry-based approaches, and alignment with grade-level standards. The training will highlight strategies for building on students’ natural curiosity, scaffolding scientific thinking, and facilitating hands-on exploration. Teachers will walk away prepared to implement the packs in ways that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and excitement about science in their classrooms.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online
  Science, Kindergarten

9:00am EDT

Implementing Kindergarten CIBL Student Activity Pack | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/OudYa
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:31am EDT
Presenters: Rachael Polmanteer | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist; Todd Guentensberger | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/OudYa
Description: Implementing CIBL Student Activity Packs This session supports K-1st grade teachers in learning how to successfully use the CIBL student activity packs from the new DPS science adoption. Educators will engage with the activities as learners to better understand the instructional flow, inquiry-based approaches, and alignment with grade-level standards. The training will highlight strategies for building on students’ natural curiosity, scaffolding scientific thinking, and facilitating hands-on exploration. Teachers will walk away prepared to implement the packs in ways that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and excitement about science in their classrooms.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:31am EDT
Online
  Science, Kindergarten

9:00am EDT

Calculating the Relative Ratio | Facilitated by Advanced Academics-AIG | Advanced Academics-AIG |
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Presenters: Laura Parrott | [email protected] | Director
Location:
Description: Strategies for reading your AP Instructional Planning Report
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Developing Behavior Intervention Plans | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Monique Bonner | monique_bonner@dpsncnet | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location: Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1
Description: Participants will learn the steps to conducting a comprehensive functional behavior assessment, how to analyze data to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of the students’ behavior, how to write an effective behavior intervention plan and how to monitor that plan.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Assistants, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1

9:00am EDT

2526 Quarter 1 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters: Christine Fierro | [email protected] | TLC; Whitney Linton | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Durham School of the Arts
Description: Teachers will meet with PLCs (or as the solo crafters of their course experience) to analyze where their students are with respect to Essential Outcomes (EO) for Quarter One. Based on student progress and need, teachers will develop various EO-aligned learning opportunities for Q1.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts

9:00am EDT

Reading& Writing Strategies Across All Content Areas | Facilitated by Neal Middle School | Neal Middle School |
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Stacie Warner | [email protected] | T & L Coach; Chianti Muhammad-Branch | [email protected] | ELA Teacher; Mitchell Bailey | [email protected] | ELA Teacher
Location:
Description: Teachers will learn/review strategies for reading and writing across all content areas using UNWRAP for annotation and Race for writing a constructed response.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Hillside High School Teachers: Lesson Planning with H.I.T.S. in Mind | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Hillside High School | Hillside High School Media Lab
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Stefanie Joyner | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Hillside High School Media Lab
Description: Lesson Planning with H.I.T.S. in Mind
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Hillside High School Media Lab

10:00am EDT

HS Chorus PLC: All County Teacher Session | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Riverside High School Chorus
Monday September 22, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Presenters: Lucas Cecil | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Riverside High School Chorus
Description: This session is for teachers to sight read through the All-County music, make musical decisions for the group, and divide up duties to come.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Chorus

10:15am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: Language Justice | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Luciana Fellin | [email protected] | Duke Professor of the Practice of Romance Studies; David Malone | [email protected] | Professor in the Program of Education at Duke; Liliana Paredes | [email protected] | Duke Professor of the Practice of Romance Studies
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: This workshop will explore issues of language variation both inside and outside the classroom. Together, we will examine multilingualism, varieties of English, diverse interactional styles, and teaching materials. Through discussion and collaborative brainstorming, participants will consider how to balance professional responsibilities with advocacy in order to foster more equitable and just learning environments.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Social Studies
Topic(s): Equity
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: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

10:15am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: Kick it Up a Notch: Elevating Student Questions with HOTS | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Heidi Miles | [email protected] | AIG Facilitator; Denise Baynham | [email protected] | AIG Facilitator
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: All students can ask and respond to higher level questions, so how can you kick those questions up to cognitively engage students? In this session, participants will learn questioning strategies to tap into student’s creative and critical thinking.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
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: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

10:15am EDT

DPA ESL Conference Fall 2025: AI for the Classroom (10:15 Session) | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | DPS Secondary Math Specialist
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: There has been a surge of interest in using ChatGPT and other AI tools for teaching and learning, yet best practices for effective classroom integration are still emerging. In this interactive workshop, ESL teachers will explore practical strategies for leveraging AI to support language development, encourage active learning, and guide students in the responsible use of AI-generated content. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a few AI tools, experimenting with ways to adapt prompts, critique outputs, and simulate classroom interactions that build critical thinking. By the end of the session, educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies, a clearer understanding of AI’s potential, and confidence in using these tools to enhance their students’ engagement and learning.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, English Learner Services
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: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

10:30am EDT

Githens MS Leadership Team Meetings | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Conference Room
Monday September 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Presenters: crystal cahill | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Githens Middle School Conference Room
Description: We will meet weekly to analyze data, plan, troubleshoot and problem solve. We will provide academic updates and review our steps and progress towards our overacrhing goals.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals
Monday September 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Conference Room

10:30am EDT

Implementing First Grade CIBL Student Activity Pack | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/WXcib
Monday September 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Presenters: Rachael Polmanteer | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist; Todd Guentensberger | [email protected] | CIBL Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/WXcib
Description: Implementing CIBL Student Activity Packs This session supports K-1st grade teachers in learning how to successfully use the CIBL student activity packs from the new DPS science adoption. Educators will engage with the activities as learners to better understand the instructional flow, inquiry-based approaches, and alignment with grade-level standards. The training will highlight strategies for building on students’ natural curiosity, scaffolding scientific thinking, and facilitating hands-on exploration. Teachers will walk away prepared to implement the packs in ways that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and excitement about science in their classrooms.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Online
  Science, Kindergarten

11:00am EDT

Band PLC: All County Planning, Standards update, Flute Technique | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Durham School of the Arts Band
Monday September 22, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Presenters: Susan Townsend | [email protected] | Lead Teacher; Les Turner | [email protected] | Director
Location: Durham School of the Arts Band
Description: Teachers will be trained in best ways to prepare students for an audition. What skills are necessary for a successful audition? Teachers will be trained to be effective adjudicators for this event.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts Band

11:00am EDT

Dance PLC: Stargaze | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education |
Monday September 22, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Presenters: Kristin Duncan | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location:
Description: Stargaze 11/21 Information
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Team Building
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: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

The Science of Behavior (Module 1) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Krista Saunders | [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: Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1
Description: Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement. Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Assistants, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1

12:30pm EDT

UFLI Foundations Toolkit Training | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Little River's Media Center
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Little River's Media Center
Description: Teachers, Instructional Assistants and Support Staff are invited to attend this training to learn how to use the UFLI Foundational Toolkit to support student learning.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Little River Elementary School Little River's Media Center

12:30pm EDT

Direct Instruction Training: Corrective Reading | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M-9
Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center M-9
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Corrective Reading Direct Instruction program with their resource groups. Corrective Reading is a decoding and comprehension program appropriate for elementary and middle school students who need explicit instruction in decoding skills. Location: 808 Bacon Street, Durham, 27703 Room: 54
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-9

1:00pm EDT

MS Chorus PLC: Favorite Rep in the Middle | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Durham School of the Arts Chorus
Monday September 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Presenters: Amy Davis | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Durham School of the Arts Chorus
Description: Each director is asked to submit and bring enough copies for an old-fashioned reading session of your most successful pieces for this age group
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts Chorus

1:00pm EDT

Theatre Arts PLC: Stage Center and New Standard | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education |
Monday September 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Monique Taylor | [email protected] | Lead Art Teacher
Location:
Description: Planning and info about Stage Center (60 minutes) and time to finish organizing for Stage Center.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
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: Teachers
Monday September 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

How to SORA | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum and Instruction | https://t.ly/Loq-J
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sally Winstead | [email protected] | Media Lead; Christie Masinick | [email protected] | Media Lead
Location: https://t.ly/Loq-J
Description: For any media coordinator who would like to learn more about implementing and using the SORA platform.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, ELA
Topic(s): Media Coordinators
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: Coordinators
Monday September 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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