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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12:45pm EST

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

LIMITED

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

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

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

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

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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1:30pm EST

Mystery Science | Facilitated by Whitted School | Open District-Wide | Whitted School Classroom 5

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EST

Whitted School Classroom 5

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. LaToya McCrimmon | [email protected] | Coordinator
Location: Whitted School Classroom 5
Description: Participants will download and learn to use the Mystery Science resource to enhance science instruction in their classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to go through the resource and learn about the different lessons and how the can develop meaningful science lessons for their students.
Subject Area(s): Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm EST
Whitted School Classroom 5

Science, Pre-K | ELA, Pre-K

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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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