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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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