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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AIG • EC • ESL: A Unified Scene: Leading for Inclusive Growth | Facilitated by Advanced Academics-AIG | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center tbd

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Laura Parrott | [email protected] | Director; Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center tbd
Description: Learn how AIG, EC, and ESL services work together to support all learners through differentiation and strong core curricular resources.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

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

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2:00pm EST

Digging Deeper into Our Growth-Focused Tiering System | Facilitated by CISS: Continuous Improvement and School Support | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Ashley Stephens | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Take a deeper look at each tiering metric and the supports available to enhance performance. This collaborative session, led jointly with Research & Accountability, Human Resources, and Student Support Services, will help leaders understand both the data and the supports behind each indicator.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

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

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2:00pm EST

I Do, We Do, You Discover: Knowledge- Building for Reading Growth | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center tbd

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Amanda Bower | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center tbd
Description: Elementary students need a strong vocabulary and background knowledge to think deeply about text. This session shows principals how Mystery Science and other free Discovery Learning tools anchor explicit teaching and boost DOK 2–3 thinking through short, high-engagement investigations.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

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

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2:00pm EST

Reading Plus: Lighting the Path for Literacy Acceleration | Facilitated by CISS: Continuous Improvement and School Support | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center tbd

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Heidi_Perez | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center tbd
Description: Explore how Reading Plus, paired with explicit teaching, strengthens reading stamina, comprehension, and growth.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

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

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