Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Executive Director; Melissa Watson | [email protected] | Director of Student Support Services
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: This session will unpack Child Find responsibilities and hwo they intersect with MTSS
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Leads, Social Workers, Facilitators, Psychologists, School Counselors

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 1/3" and "SIOP, Round 1, Day 2/3."
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

Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter; Dr. Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; Ken Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; April Cheek | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: November Meeting for ECFs and Leads
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Leads, Facilitators

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on requesting ACT authorized accommodations and supports.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School Library
Description: Participants will learn about restorative dialogues and Tier 2 circles.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

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

Presenters: Michelle Meade | [email protected] | PreK Coach; Tina Clayton | [email protected] | Interim PreK Support
Location: Whitted School
Description: The team will review the 1st quarter OEE program data, and teachers will review their individual class data. Teachers will analyze data in pairs and plan intentional, differentiated activities to support continued progress in social-emotional and pre-academic skills for their students. Teachers will be mindful of DOK, developmental progressions, and data analysis patterns when planning their activities.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers