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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12:00pm EST

R.N. Harris-Empowering Educators: Leveraging Panorama Data & Supporting Military-Connected Students | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Queen Pryor | [email protected] | School Counselor; Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | MTSS Facilitator; Keomi Dunn | [email protected] | Social Worker
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: This session equips RN Harris staff to use Panorama survey data for tiered student support and to understand Purple Star program initiatives for military-connected students. Educators will learn how to interpret data, apply interventions, and access resources to support all learners.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
R. N. Harris Elementary School

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Data Analysis

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12:45pm EST

Little River Panorama Training | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Learn how to navigate and enter information into Panorama.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | *None (Non-Instructional), 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Bethesda Elem Restorative Practices Part 1 | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: First part of RP training- including overview of RP, Social Discipline Window, Affective statements.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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1:00pm EST

OGE ER Day EC and IEP Training | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Thomas | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session, teachers will learn more about EC and the IEP process focusing on being legally compliant, student-centered instruction, covering areas like eligibility, developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), implementing strategies for inclusion, using data for progress monitoring.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children, MTSS

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1:00pm EST

Restorative Practices Part 1 - Bethesda | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School

Presenters: Monte Cromwell | [email protected] | RPC
Location: Bethesda Elementary School
Description: Participants will learn about restorative practices and discover strategies for implementation
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)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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Restorative Practices Training (Part 1) | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director of Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems
Location: Bethesda Elementary School
Description: This professional learning session is designed to deepen staff understanding of Restorative Practices as a proactive and responsive approach to school culture, behavior, and relationships. Participants will explore how restorative mindsets and strategies strengthen community, promote accountability, and support students in repairing harm while maintaining their sense of dignity and belonging.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School

*None (Non-Instructional), Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional

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1:00pm EST

DOK - Increasing Task rigor | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sheree Doman | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
Description: Increasing the knowledge of staff in making activities for students more rigorous in the hope of improving their achievement levels.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

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1:20pm EST

Lakeview School: Reset, Refocus, Reignite: Staff Wellness Day | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Gym

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:20pm - 1:50pm EST

Lakeview School Gym

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tammi Siler-Hayes | [email protected] | Restorative Practice Coordinator; Shavalia Ingram | [email protected] | Mental Health Specialist; Wanda Ceres | [email protected] | High School Counselor
Location: Lakeview School Gym
Description: “Reset, Refocus, Reignite: Staff Wellness Day” is a rejuvenating professional development experience designed to support educators’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This session recognizes that healthy, grounded, and energized staff are essential to creating safe, supportive, and productive learning environments for students. Participants will engage in interactive wellness stations, mindfulness practices, and reflective activities centered on stress management, work-life balance, emotional regulation, and strategies for maintaining a positive mindset when working in high-needs or high-stress school settings.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:20pm - 1:50pm EST
Lakeview School Gym

*None (Non-Instructional), Team Building, Communication Skills

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1:45pm EST

Restorative Practices | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Brogden Middle School | Brogden Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EST

Brogden Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tomeka Ward Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of Student Wellness and Advocacy
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: This professional learning session is designed to deepen staff understanding of Restorative Practices as a proactive and responsive approach to school culture, behavior, and relationships. Participants will explore how restorative mindsets and strategies strengthen community, promote accountability, and support students in repairing harm while maintaining their sense of dignity and belonging. Through interactive discussion, modeling, and school-based scenarios, staff will learn practical tools such as community circles, affective statements, restorative conversations, and collaborative problem-solving. The session will include opportunities to reflect on current practices, identify barriers, and plan for consistent implementation aligned with our schoolwide expectations and equity commitments.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EST
Brogden Middle School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy

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2:00pm EST

Trauma Informed Schools | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Hillside High School | Hillside High School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Hillside High School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Hillside High School Media Center
Description: Trauma-informed school training will teach staff the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who may have experienced trauma. This involves understanding the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, recognizing trauma symptoms, and implementing evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Hillside High School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Student Wellness and Advocacy

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2:00pm EST

🦉WISE PATHS TO SUCCESS: Preparing Owls to Soar on Purpose: https://t.ly/dEnWP (QR Code) | Facilitated by Durham School of Technology | Durham School of Technology | Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lucretia Smith | [email protected] | CIMC/CDC; Jaye Pratt | [email protected] | RPC; Alexis Van Culin | [email protected] | Teacher-CTE Technology; Aleenih Carter-Kee | [email protected] | Teacher-History
Location: Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab
Description: This professional learning experience equips all DST Owls—teachers, staff, and leaders—with the tools, clarity, and systems needed to ensure a successful testing season, a consistent and supportive learning environment, and strong community partnerships for all scholars. Through targeted sessions aligned with DPS Strategic Priorities, staff will strengthen assessment readiness, improve classroom culture, and expand support for military-connected students. Together, we will lead with wisdom, strengthen our practice, and prepare our scholars to soar.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab

Strategy-Based for any content, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | CTE, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | *None (Non-Instructional), 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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2:00pm EST

Jordan HS- Core Behavior Practices in an MTSS | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Jordan High School | Jordan High School TBD

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Jordan High School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director; Christina Richardson | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: Staff will learn the best practices to adopt a preventative rather than reactive system for student behavior. They will reflect on current practices and make a plan for improvement.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Jordan High School TBD

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS, Social Emotional

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2:00pm EST

MTSS - Core Tier 1 Behavior Practices | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director of Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems
Location: Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room
Description: School social counselors and adminstrators will talk through creating a system to proactively manage behavior across the building-Tier 1 behavior practices.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, Assistant Principals, School Counselors

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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2:30pm EST

Extended School Year Eligibility (ESY) Determination Procedures | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Monique Bonner | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
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Description: Participants will learn the eligibility criteria for students to qualify for ESY services, how to analyze data to determine eligibility and how to complete the DPS ESY eligibility packet.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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2:30pm EST

JHS Operations Reset | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST

Jordan High School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Susan Stewart Taylor | [email protected] | Principal; Aiyanna Williams | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Jordan High School Media Center
Description: In alignment with DPS Strategic Plan #2, participants will review practices and processes that support the whole child while maintaining safe, quality teaching and learning environment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Operations
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Jordan High School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Operations

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