Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of K-12 English Learner Services
Location: Staff Development Center M-8
Description: This is 1 of 5 Saturday sessions DAY 1 is focused on Second Language Acquisition. Participants will explore the Stages of Language Acquisition, understand North Carolina's Language proficiency levels, understand the distinction between Social vs. Academic Language. Participants will walk in the shoes of ELs and experience ELs feelings in the school or classroom.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Mentors, Facilitators, Teachers

Presenters: Jason Charles | [email protected] | Elementary Specialist
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Cafeteria
Description: This training addresses playground safety hazards, playground supervision, maintenance and general upkeep of the outdoor learning environment, and age and developmentally appropriate playground materials and equipment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers