Durham Public Schools PL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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