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12:30pm EST

Dance PLC: District Events | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Dance

Tuesday November 4, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Dance

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kristin Duncan | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Dance
Description: Stargaze, ETS Rehearsals, Destination Dance
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Building Learning System Capacity, Standards Aligned Instruction
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

Tuesday November 4, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Dance

Arts, 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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1:00pm EST

Introduction to Snorkl (option 1) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/lyl0M

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jon Laven | [email protected] | trainer
Location: https://t.ly/lyl0M
Description: Join us to learn about Snorkl, a classroom tool that helps students record and explain their thinking while receiving immediate, personalized AI feedback. With Snorkl, students can speak, write, and make their thinking visible—whether they’re solving a math problem, interpreting a reading passage, or reflecting on a science lab. The AI provides instant feedback aligned with the teacher’s goals. Snorkl works across all subjects and grade levels, from Kindergarten through High School. Durham Public Schools has premium access.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Online

Digital Learning Standards, 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, Leadership | Global Languages, 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, Leadership | Mathematics, 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, Leadership | Science, 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, Leadership | Social Studies, 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, Leadership | Strategy-Based for any content, 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, Leadership | CTE, 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, Leadership

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/lyl0M
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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching Reset for New Hires (after August 20) (all contents) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/hjNBv

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Online

Presenters: Latoya Johnson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | Literacy Coach
Location: https://t.ly/hjNBv
Description: During this session, presenters will provide an overview session on Explicit Teaching and Depth of Knowledge and how it pertains to specific content standards.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
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: Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/hjNBv
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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching Reset for New Hires (after August 20) (all contents) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/hjNBv

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Online

Presenters: Latoya Johnson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | Literacy Coach
Location: https://t.ly/hjNBv
Description: During this session, presenters will provide an overview session on Explicit Teaching and Depth of Knowledge and how it pertains to specific content standards.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/hjNBv
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1:00pm EST

K-5 Music PLC: SEL in the Music Classroom | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Lyons Farm Elementary Music

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Lyons Farm Elementary Music

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dena Byers | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Music
Description: This session is for K-5 Music Teachers to learn tips for on incorporating SEL in the music room
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lyons Farm Elementary Music

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

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1:00pm EST

Visual Arts 6-12 PLC: Photography & CONNECT | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Durham School of the Arts 7

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Durham School of the Arts 7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Val Martinez | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Durham School of the Arts 7
Description: "1:00-2:00p Duke Photographer 2:00-3:00p Continued implementation of the new standards: CONNECT."
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Durham School of the Arts 7

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

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1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor for CTE | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/6KyiB

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Presenters: Thomas Young | [email protected] | Pathway Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/6KyiB
Description: Teachers will explore how to increase rigor through the use of CTE curriculum resources.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/6KyiB
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1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL DOK: Pump Up Your Questions (CTE) | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Open District-Wide | https://bit.ly/4o6PzJZ

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Presenters: Priscilla Graves | [email protected] | CTE - Curriculum Instructional Coach; Alycia Worthy | [email protected] | CTE - Curriculum Instructional Coach; Mia Morris | [email protected] | CTE Lead Coordinator; Darian Harris | [email protected] | Director of CTE; Anhkhoa Nguyen | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: https://bit.ly/4o6PzJZ
Description: Join us for an engaging virtual session for CTE teachers designed to strengthen your questioning strategies through the lens of Depth of Knowledge (DOK). This session will explore how intentional questioning can move students beyond surface-level recall to deeper levels of thinking, reasoning, and application.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

CTE, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://bit.ly/4o6PzJZ
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1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Build the Field for CTE | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Career Technical Education | https://t.ly/-pP-4

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Presenters: Sylida Price | [email protected] | CTE-Curriculum Instructional Coordinator; Malika Becton | [email protected] | CTE-Instructional Coordinator; Darian Harris | [email protected] | Director of Career and Technical Education; Mia Morris | [email protected] | CTE Lead Coordinator
Location: https://t.ly/-pP-4
Description: This virtual professional learning session focuses on the “Build the Field” phase of explicit teaching within Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction. Participants will explore how to establish a strong foundation for student learning by connecting prior knowledge, introducing new concepts, and activating real-world relevance within CTE pathways. Educators will engage in collaborative discussion and practical examples that demonstrate how to make learning intentions clear, scaffold student understanding, and enhance engagement across diverse CTE content areas.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

CTE, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/-pP-4
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1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL MODEL AND DECONSTRUCT: Explicit Teaching (CTE TEACHERS ONLY) | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Career Technical Education | https://t.ly/bZTcU

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Presenters: Lucretia_Smith | [email protected] | Presenter; Jennifer_Watson | [email protected] | Presenter; Darian Harris | [email protected] | Director of Career and Technical Education; Mia Morris | [email protected] | CTE Lead Coordinator
Location: https://t.ly/bZTcU
Description: This virtual professional learning session focuses on the “I DO- Model & Deconstruct” phase of explicit teaching within Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction. Participants will explore how to establish a strong foundation for student learning by connecting prior knowledge, introducing new concepts, and activating real-world relevance within CTE pathways. Educators will engage in collaborative discussion and practical examples that demonstrate how to make learning intentions clear, scaffold student understanding, and enhance engagement across diverse CTE content areas.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Learning System and Processes, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

CTE, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/bZTcU
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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Secondary ELA | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Open District-Wide | Githens Middle School

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Githens Middle School

Presenters: Justine Daniel | [email protected] | TLC; Diana Franklin | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Githens Middle School
Description: Effective teachers use explicit teaching to provide instruction, demonstrate concepts and build student knowledge and skills. In explicit teaching practice, teachers show students what to do, how to do it, and create opportunities in lessons for students to demonstrate understanding and apply the learning. ~John Hattie; Visible Learning This session will explore the first component of explicit teaching: building the field
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Githens Middle School

ELA, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS http://bit.ly/3Ve58Tg
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1:00pm EST

Explict Teaching Model and Deconstruct in Elementary ELA | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | Presenter; Olga Todman | [email protected] | Co-Presenter
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Description: Equip teachers to explicitly model a skill/strategy and then deconstruct (unpack) the exemplar with students so the invisible moves of reading/writing/math thinking become visible and repeatable.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

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

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1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor in Elementary Math | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Bethesda Elementary School

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Catherine Hensley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | Literacy Coach
Location: Bethesda Elementary School
Description: Teachers will explore DOK levels and alignment to NCSCOS math standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School

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

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/T4PnX
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1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct (all contents) | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/2Zs73

FILLING

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: https://t.ly/2Zs73
Description: VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct (all contents)
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/2Zs73
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1:00pm EST

(Montessori- Lower Elementary) Explicit Teaching for Montessori Science Q2 | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | George Watts Elementary School; Principal Supervisors; Curriculum and Instruction; Little River Elementary School; Magnet Programs; Morehead Elem

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Magnet Coordinator; Winema Jackson | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: https://t.ly/Dz1Pt
Description: Elementary Montessori teachers will unpack the Quarter 2 of the Science curriculum. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the written curriculum, ask questions, and collaborate with other Lower Elementary teachers.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/Dz1Pt
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1:00pm EST

(Montessori- Primary) Explicit Teaching for Montessori Science Q2 | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | George Watts Elementary School; Principal Supervisors; Curriculum and Instruction; Little River Elementary School; Magnet Programs; Morehead Elementary Sc

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Chelsea Evans | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: https://t.ly/HN2rW
Description: Elementary Montessori teachers will unpack the Quarter 2 of the Science curriculum. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the written curriculum, ask questions, and collaborate with other Primary teachers.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

Science, Pre-K, Kindergarten

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/HN2rW
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1:00pm EST

(Montessori- Upper Elementary) Explicit Teaching for Montessori Science Q2 | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | George Watts Elementary School; Principal Supervisors; Curriculum and Instruction; Little River Elementary School; Magnet Programs; Morehead Elem

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Harrison | [email protected] | Teacher; Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/vvV8T
Description: Elementary Montessori teachers will unpack the Quarter 2 of the Science curriculum. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the written curriculum, ask questions, and collaborate with other Upper Elementary teachers.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

Science, 5th Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/vvV8T
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1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor with CIBL - 7th Grade Science | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Brogden Middle School 209

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Brogden Middle School 209

Presenters: Rachael Polmanteer | [email protected] | CIBL Associate Director; Emma Refvem | [email protected] | 6-12 Science Specialist
Location: Brogden Middle School 209
Description: 7th Grade Science Teachers will explore how to increase rigor through the use of the core science curriculum resource - CIBL.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Brogden Middle School 209

Science, 7th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Increasing Task Rigor in Secondary Social Studies | Facilitated by CISS: Continuous Improvement and School Support | Open District-Wide | Northern High School 3203

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Northern High School 3203

Presenters: Anhkhoa Nguyen | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Northern High School 3203
Description: We will work through DoK and its application for student work in secondary social studies.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Northern High School 3203

Social Studies, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership

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1:00pm EST

Pump Up Your Questions | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Open District-Wide | Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Brenda Blue | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: By the end of this session, participants will analyze examples of questions at different DOK levels and create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, 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

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

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

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1:00pm EST

Family Engagement | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School School Library

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Lucas Middle School School Library

Presenters: Kelly Bush | [email protected] | MSAP Grant Coordinator
Location: Lucas Middle School School Library
Description: Discuss strategies and best practices to increase the consistency of family engagement in order to grow our Lucas community.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lucas Middle School School Library

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

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1:00pm EST

Mangum: DOK-Pump Up Your Question | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Mangum Elementary School Media

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Mangum Elementary School Media

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media
Description: Participants will create questions strands of varying DOK questions to scaffold students to full rigor of the standard
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Mangum Elementary School Media

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

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1:00pm EST

Reading Redefined: Science of Reading for Secondary ESL Teachers Part 2 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Other... The Hill Learning Center 3200, Pickett Rd. Durham NC 27705

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Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Other... The Hill Learning Center 3200, Pickett Rd. Durham NC 27705

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Emily Ringler | [email protected] | Director of School Partnerships; Katelin McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator
Location: Other... The Hill Learning Center 3200, Pickett Rd. Durham NC 27705
Description: This two-hour session will focus on EL strategies in reading for secondary ELs. Middle and High School ESL teachers will have a chance to practice
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Other... The Hill Learning Center 3200, Pickett Rd. Durham NC 27705

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

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1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL DOK: Pump Up your Questions (all contents) | Facilitated by Academic Services | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/_Ll2t

FILLING

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Laura Soldevilla | [email protected] | District BT Mentor Lead
Location: https://t.ly/_Ll2t
Description: Participants will create questions strands of varying DOK questions to scaffold students to full rigor of the standard
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Standards Aligned Instruction
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

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/_Ll2t
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1:00pm EST

Virtual Explicit Teaching-Building the Field-For Elementary School Teachers | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/CW1R2

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Henrietta Scott | [email protected] | Literacy Coach; Sheree Doman | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: https://t.ly/CW1R2
Description: This virtual professional learning session centers on deepening educators’ understanding and implementation of the Build the Field (BtF) phase within the Explicit Teaching Model. Participants will explore how to activate and expand students’ background knowledge, introduce key vocabulary, and establish context to prepare learners for new concepts and texts. Through modeling, collaboration, and reflection, teachers will develop strategies to make learning more meaningful and accessible, ensuring all students are equipped with the foundational knowledge needed for success.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/CW1R2
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/2X_xw
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VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Build the Field (all contents) | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/XX_ix

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

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Presenters: Bianca Hunt | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Alycia Crews | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: https://t.ly/XX_ix
Description: This professional learning session focuses on deepening educators' understanding and implementation of the Build the Field (BtF) component within the Explicit Teaching Model.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
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

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/XX_ix
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VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct (all contents) | Facilitated by Ignite! Online Academy | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/9k_kf

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

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Presenters: Tiffany Byrd | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Amy Jenkins | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: https://t.ly/9k_kf
Description: This professional learning session focuses on deepening educators' understanding and implementation of the Build the Field (BtF) component within the Explicit Teaching Model. Participants engage in reflective, collaborative, and practical activities designed to enhance instructional practices that support student success.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
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

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/9k_kf
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Deaf/HH Program PLC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Jordan High School 504

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Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST

Jordan High School 504

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: India Davis | [email protected] | Lead Teacher of the Deaf/HH
Location: Jordan High School 504
Description: DHH Vertical Planning Visual Phonics DHH SLF Evaluations and Roles
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: Facilitators, Interpreters, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Jordan High School 504

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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Sign Language Interpreter PLC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children; Classified | Jordan High School 504

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Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Jordan High School 504

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: India Davis | [email protected] | Lead Teacher of the Deaf/HH
Location: Jordan High School 504
Description: SLI Evaluations, PDPs, Observations, CEUs, building Interpreter skills. Standardizing assessments for Signing Students SLI Vertical Planning collaborative
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: Facilitators, Interpreters

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Jordan High School 504

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Refresher Course for Returning School-Based Mentors | Facilitated by Mentors | Mentors | Other... Old Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd), Room V-1

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Other... Old Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd), Room V-1

Limited Capacity seats available

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: Other... Old Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd), Room V-1
Description: If you are a School-Based Mentor who would like a refresher to hone your skills, please join us for this interactive session.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Mentors

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Other... Old Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd), Room V-1

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

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Introduction to Snorkl (option 2) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/xIzQB

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jon Laven | [email protected] | trainer
Location: https://t.ly/xIzQB
Description: Join us to learn about Snorkl, a classroom tool that helps students record and explain their thinking while receiving immediate, personalized AI feedback. With Snorkl, students can speak, write, and make their thinking visible—whether they’re solving a math problem, interpreting a reading passage, or reflecting on a science lab. The AI provides instant feedback aligned with the teacher’s goals. Snorkl works across all subjects and grade levels, from Kindergarten through High School. Durham Public Schools has premium access.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
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ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/xIzQB
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eWalk Reports | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/TNpot

Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST

Online

Presenters: Marc Moretti | [email protected] | eWalk Consultant; Maunika Shah | [email protected] | eWalk Consultant
Location: https://t.ly/TNpot
Description: This training will demonstrate how to run data reports in the eWalk Walkthrough tool.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
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Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/TNpot
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Instructional Practices | Facilitated by Whitted School | Open District-Wide | Whitted School Classroom 7

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:45pm - 3:46pm EST

Whitted School Classroom 7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Qushanna Glass | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Whitted School Classroom 7
Description: Teachers will gain knowledge and skills on best practices for instruction when working with young children.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:45pm - 3:46pm EST
Whitted School Classroom 7

Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K

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3:30pm EST

eWalk Reports | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/TNpot

Tuesday November 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST

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Tuesday November 4, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
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Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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