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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2:00pm EDT

Required LEA Representative Training Module 1 Option A | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | School Leadership | Staff Development Center

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center

Presenters: Dr. Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; Kenneth Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; April Washington | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: October Module 1: The Long and Winding Road: Are We There Yet? The state of EC in DPS/review of pitfalls and common mistakes For each module (1-2), approved school-based staff who have been identifed as LEA representatives and approved by the EC department should attend 1 session per module. There are 2 training date options per module, notated as option A or B. Please note that for Module 3 there is only 1 training date.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Principals

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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2:30pm EDT

Restorative Practices: Mangum | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Alex Armor | [email protected] | Counselor
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center
Description: Mangum staff will get an overview on what Restorative Practices looks like when applied to their classrooms. Staff will learning about Restorative Practices approaches and skills that they can use with their students.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EDT

Forest View Discipline Processes | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT

Forest View Elementary School TBD

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; James Boyce | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: This session provides an overview of Forest View’s discipline processes, expectations, and available behavior support resources. Staff will review proactive strategies for creating positive learning environments, including supervision best practices and effective communication with families. Participants will explore the TEACCH framework and restorative practices through practical, real-world application scenarios. The goal is to strengthen consistency, collaboration, and shared responsibility in supporting student behavior across all settings.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD

*None (Non-Instructional), Safety, Social Emotional

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2:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Suicide Prevention | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Jessica Bryant | [email protected] | Social Worker
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will develop understanding of common mental health challenges and early warning signs of a mental health decline.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy

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3:00pm EDT

Early Education Support Team (EEST) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Early Education | Bacon Street 165

LIMITED

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Bacon Street 165

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Beatrice Springs | [email protected] | EC Coordinator; April Washington | [email protected] | Director; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Bacon Street 165
Description: Early Education Support Team (EEST) provides training and support to preschool staff members serving students in the community.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Speech Language Pathologists, Teachers

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 165

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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3:00pm EDT

Unique Learning System: Data Collection & Analysis | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |

LIMITED

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Online

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
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Description: Participants will learn how to take data using the Unique Learning System (ULS) curriculum for students on the Extended Content Standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
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: Teachers

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

Lakeview School: SIT Meeting: Implementation of the Explicit Teaching Lesson Plan | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium

LIMITED

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Lakeview School Cafetorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Thomas Smith | [email protected] | SIT Chairperson
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This meeting will focus on developing and refining lesson plans aligned with the Explicit Teaching Model (ETM). Participants will examine each phase of the model—Build Knowledge, Model and Deconstruct, Joint Construction, Supported Practice, Independent Practice, and Share and Reflect—to ensure lessons are intentionally designed to move students toward mastery.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Lakeview School Cafetorium

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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3:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/ACCESS Testing Training | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Alice Bowser | [email protected] | ESL Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will become familiar with the ACCESS test format and how to administer the assessment.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers, Test Coordinators

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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4:30pm EDT

The Art of Mentoring for New School-Based Mentors | Facilitated by Mentors | Mentors; Professional Learning; School Leadership | https://t.ly/w_v5W

Wednesday October 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT

Online

Presenters: Christine Joyce | [email protected] | District BT Mentor; Dana Clark | [email protected] | District BT Mentor; Kim Wallace | [email protected] | District BT Mentor; Christy Bechtel | [email protected] | District BT Mentor
Location: https://t.ly/w_v5W
Description: Required for new School-Based Mentors.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Mentors

Wednesday October 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/w_v5W
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