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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8:00am EST

Easley - Small Group Reading | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Conference Room

Monday November 10, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EST

Easley Elementary School Conference Room

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Easley Elementary School Conference Room
Description: New-to-Easley teachers will be guided through reading group expectations and given time to implement ideas in their planning. They will complete walkthroughs in classrooms then discuss best practices.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday November 10, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Easley Elementary School Conference Room

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

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9:00am EST

MTSS Facilitators Monthly PD - November | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Staff Development Center M7 - YR & M1 for Traditional and Specialty

Monday November 10, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Staff Development Center M7 - YR & M1 for Traditional and Specialty

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | IABS Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7 - YR & M1 for Traditional and Specialty
Description: MTSS-Fs will gather with the IABS Department for professional development and implementation support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
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: Facilitators

Monday November 10, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M7 - YR & M1 for Traditional and Specialty

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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9:20am EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2

Monday November 10, 2025 9:20am - 10:30am EST

Carrington Middle School A-2

Presenters: Diana Franklin | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Carrington Middle School A-2
Description: Sessions will focus on key topics for Carrington Middle School This session topics include building the field, DOK and questioning
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday November 10, 2025 9:20am - 10:30am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2

Arts, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Digital Learning Standards, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Global Languages, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Social Studies, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | CTE, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | ELA , 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Healthful Living, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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1:00pm EST

SLP PD #5 | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Northern High School

Monday November 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Northern High School

Presenters: Rachel Ogonowski | [email protected] | Assistant Lead SLP; Carey Eaton | [email protected] | Lead SLP
Location: Northern High School
Description: TBD
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: Speech Language Pathologists

Monday November 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Northern High School

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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1:30pm EST

FBA & BIP Tier III Behavior Interventions | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Hope Valley Elementary School |

LIMITED

Monday November 10, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kendra Suggs-Shealey | [email protected] | Coordinator
Location:
Description: This learning offering will provide information regarding conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and developing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday November 10, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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3:30pm EST

Exceptional Children with Ms. Richardson | Facilitated by Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons

Monday November 10, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST

Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons

Presenters: Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | ECF Coordinator
Location: Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons
Description: Participants learn about the IDEA and their role in implementing it and supporting it in school.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Monday November 10, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons

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

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6:30pm EST

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Changing Your Mindset/Looking Out of The Eyes of a Child | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Club Boulevard Elementary Cafeteria

FILLING

Monday November 10, 2025 6:30pm - 8:31pm EST

Club Boulevard Elementary Cafeteria

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Alicia Albright | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager; Keshia Woodard | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Cafeteria
Description: Staff will gain skills and strategies for growth, mentorship and mindfulness when interacting with children.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Monday November 10, 2025 6:30pm - 8:31pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Cafeteria

*None (Non-Instructional), Communication Skills

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