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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Lakewood Elementary- ERD- 12/10/25- ET- Model and Deconstruct | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

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

Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jeri Jackson | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: Understand, plan for and implement the Model and Deconstruct component of Explicit Teaching.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

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

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Easley - Grade Level Planning PLCs | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 3:15pm EST

Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms

Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | TLC; Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst. Principal
Location: Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms
Description: Grade levels and departments will meet in PLCs to plan for Quarter 3.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction
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 12:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EST

Glenn Early Release Day: EC, Literacy, Student Goal Setting | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School

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Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EST

Glenn Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach; Matt Hunt | [email protected] | Principal; Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Lead ECF
Location: Glenn Elementary School
Description: Teams will have the opportunity to attend various sessions on topics relevant to Glenn.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, MTSS, Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Club Blvd. Differentiated Learning Sessions | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: Participants will have a choice of a variety of learning sessions, including: MTSS, Panorama Intervention Plans, Educators' Handbook, Character Strong, etc.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

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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1:00pm EST

EK Powe: HMH - Into Reading Professional Development | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

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

E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | DPS Literacy Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | DPS Literacy Specialist
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will learn how to plan for the HMH reading block in relation to instructional planning a pacing. Teachers will view modeling sessions to assist with instructional delivery.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

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

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1:00pm EST

The Learning Centers Experience | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

LIMITED

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

Parkwood Elementary School library

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | Facilitate; Dr. Jessica Perry | [email protected] | Presenter; Cynthia Nnaemeka | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Main focus is on learning centers: HMH-Reading, Math, Small Group Teacher Lead, Sensory, and STEM.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
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
Parkwood Elementary School library

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

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

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom
Description: Teachers will plan lessons and gather resources for quarter 3.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

W G Pearson Early Release Day | Explicit Teaching and More | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: Clarify utilization of curricular resources Utilize explicit teaching to meet the needs of all students
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:15pm EST

IA Academy Part 2 | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab
Description: Instructional Assistants will learn about instructional best practices that will support core instruction in strengthening foundational reading skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:15pm EST

Y.E. Smith Planning Day (Staff Only) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | Facilicator
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms
Description: K–5 teachers will collaborate with their grade-level teams to plan for Quarter 3 using the Explicit Teaching Tool.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Team Building, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

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

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1:15pm EST

December 10th-EOY PLC | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Eastway Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jackaline Teel | [email protected] | Facilitator; Rhonda Bradley | [email protected] | Facilitator; Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | Faciliator/Support
Location: Eastway Elementary School
Description: Discuss next steps for 2026, share celebrations and next steps and our most recent data.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
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 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Eastway Elementary School

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:00pm EST

Club Blvd. EC PD | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori Haynes | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: Annual required EC PD
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:00pm EST

Merrick Moore Language for Learning | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Merrick-Moore Elementary School | Merrick-Moore Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Merrick-Moore Elementary School

Presenters: Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Lead Elementary ECF
Location: Merrick-Moore Elementary School
Description: Small group training for EC specialized program at Merrick Moore on components of the Language for Learning DI program and how it is implemented.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Merrick-Moore Elementary School

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

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2:15pm EST

AIG Onboarding | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm EST

Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Presenters: Julie Halpert | [email protected] | AIG teacher; Jessica Sockel | [email protected] | AIG teacher; Cristen Najera | [email protected] | AIG teacher
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: This session will be led by our three AIG teachers at Lyons Farm. Our school will walk through a series of topics designed to support, strengthen, and collaborate with classroom teachers as we work to meet the needs of our AIG students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm EST
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

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

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3:00pm EST

Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Pearsontown Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Asia Cunningham | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School
Description: This session will be used to allow teachers time for planning and preparation of Q3.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors

Wednesday December 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Pearsontown Elementary School

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