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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

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Science of Reading for Secondary ESL Teachers | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Other... The Hill Center

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Monday October 27, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Other... The Hill Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director, English Learner Services
Location: Other... The Hill Center
Description: Secondary ESL teachers will learn Science of Reading concepts and strategies appropriate for teaching literacy to older ELs with varied educational experience.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Other... The Hill Center

ELA, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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Creekside: Interventions for Attention Issues | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

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Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT

Creekside Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Julie Hall | [email protected] | EC resource teacher
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Participants will explore options for tiered interventions for students struggling to attend.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

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

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LETRS U1-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

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Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | DPI
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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 1, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
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ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Literacy for Leaders: Session 1 | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Northern High School Old Northern High School, room 7

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Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Northern High School Old Northern High School, room 7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Jessica Vaughn | [email protected] | Early Literacy Consultant
Location: Northern High School Old Northern High School, room 7
Description: This foundational series is recommended as a first step for school and district leaders to deepen understanding of the five components of reading; build an understanding of what evidence-based literacy practice should “look like” in the classroom; practice utilizing self-reflection tools connected to each of the five components in order to build the collective capacity of staff.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Northern High School Old Northern High School, room 7

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Core Instructional Models and Practices (Secondary Math NCCAT Badge 1) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Neal Middle School 103

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Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Neal Middle School 103

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alina Castillo | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist
Location: Neal Middle School 103
Description: In this seminar, we will explore transformative instructional models and practices designed to foster access, equity, and excellence in every math classroom. Participants will engage in deep reflection on how to honor the diverse strengths of all learners while unlocking their full potential. Central to our work will be an in-depth study of the Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions—a powerful framework that positions students as authors of their own mathematical understanding. Join us to elevate your instructional approach and cultivate a learning environment where every student thrives.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Neal Middle School 103

Mathematics, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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SIOP Round 2, Day 1/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center

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Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 2, Day 2/3" and "SIOP, Round 2, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center

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The Science of Behavior (Module 2) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2

LIMITED

Monday October 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2

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
Location: Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2
Description: Participants will learn how to implement research-based interventions for teaching and reinforcing new skills/behaviors including how to use imitation training, shaping and chaining and how to implement contingency contracts, differential reinforcement and self-management systems for students.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Assistants, Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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Supporting Augmentative Communication Throughout the Day | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 54

LIMITED

Monday October 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Bacon Street 54

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tonja Recktenwald | [email protected] | Assistive Technology Team Lead; Mary Joan McClure | [email protected] | Assistive Technology SLP
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Staff will learn about augmentative communication devices used in DPS and how to implement use throughout the day by modeling and integrating devices within daily lessons.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Communication Skills
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: Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Bacon Street 54

Strategy-Based for any content, 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

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2526 Quarter 2 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts

Monday October 27, 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 Two. Based on student progress and need, teachers will develop various EO-aligned learning opportunities for Q2.
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 October 27, 2025 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts

9:00am EDT

Math & ELA Support for SOAR- ALEKS/IReady, Reading Plus | Facilitated by Neal Middle School | Neal Middle School |

Monday October 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Online

Presenters: Stacie Warner | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location:
Description: Teachers will access information such as reports and the toolbox for skills reinforcement to use during SOAR (remediation/ enrichment time.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Online

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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Club Blvd. Let Your Librarian Help You | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

LIMITED

Monday October 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Elizabeth Husketh | [email protected] | Media Coordinator
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: Join me to find out how collaborating can boost active engagement, build depth of knowledge, and differentiate for learners in your classroom. We will explore the online resources DPS & the state offer for all DPS students and staff; find out what’s “Super” about the Super 3 Research Process; talk about great books and share ideas for collaboration. You will have the opportunity to earn CEU credits for attending. Time: 10:00am There will be a few book giveaways and snacks, of course. Hope to see you there!
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

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

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12:00pm EDT

Verbal Behavior & the VB-MAPP: Teaching & Assessing Language for Students with Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2

LIMITED

Monday October 27, 2025 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2

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
Location: Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2
Description: Participants will learn how to identify and teach a variety of verbal operants to students in order to improve language and communication skills. Participants will also learn to utilize the VB-MAPP for assessment and how to target instruction based on the outcomes of the assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
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: Assistants, Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V2

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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1:00pm EDT

Boardmaker Online Curriculum Core First Learning | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children; Curriculum and Instruction | Bacon Street 54

LIMITED

Monday October 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Bacon Street 54

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tonja Recktenwald | [email protected] | Assistive Technology Lead
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Staff will learn about using Boardmaker Online CoreFirst Learning, a web-based program delivered through Boardmaker that helps your students learn the meaning, use, and placement of high frequency core words on their AAC system. The instructional sequence includes a series of reading, writing, and language activities that complement each other.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Communication Skills
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: Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

Digital Learning Standards, 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

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2:30pm EDT

Eureka Math Squared and DPS Resources | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Parkwood Elementary School

LIMITED

Monday October 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | Math Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School
Description: This is a two session series: Part 1: Participants will explore the Eureka Math Platform, resources, and curriculum maps. A high level overview of NCDPI/DPS Resources and planning tools will also be covered. Part 2: participants will consider ways to differentiate the core resources to support all learners.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School

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

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3:30pm EDT

TOD Monthly Meeting: October | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Rogers-Herr Middle School Room 111

LIMITED

Monday October 27, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Rogers-Herr Middle School Room 111

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: India Davis | [email protected] | Lead Teacher of the Deaf/HH
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School Room 111
Description: Updates from Leadership, ECATS, and program.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Teachers

Monday October 27, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Rogers-Herr Middle School Room 111

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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

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