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.

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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

R. N. Harris Elementary School

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

Arts, 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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9:00am EDT

Lead Art Teacher PLC | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education |

Monday September 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Online

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

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

Durham School of the Arts

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

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

Riverside High School Chorus

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

Arts, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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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

Githens Middle School Conference Room

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

Arts, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Social Studies, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | CTE, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | ELA , 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Healthful Living, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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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

Durham School of the Arts Band

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

Arts, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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11:00am EDT

Dance PLC: Stargaze | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education |

Monday September 22, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Online

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

Arts, 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

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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

Durham School of the Arts Chorus

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

Arts, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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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

Online

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
Online

Arts, 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

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