Durham Public Schools PL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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