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

Insight to Instruction | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School TBA

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Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 3:30pm EST

Holt Elementary School TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: TC Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School TBA
Description: This training helps teachers transform student data into intentional, high-impact instruction through a clear backwards-planning process as well as include mClass training.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
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 12:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Holt Elementary School TBA

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 | Strategy-Based for any content, 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

C.C. Spaulding Introduction to IDEA & EC | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

LIMITED

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

C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Elizabeth Limon | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center
Description: his introductory professional-development session provides educators with a foundational understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the framework for supporting Exceptional Children (EC) in K–12 schools. Participants will explore the core principles of IDEA, including the rights of students with disabilities, legal responsibilities of schools, and key components of the special education process—from referral and evaluation to IEP development and service delivery.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Leads, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

1:00pm EST

Data Collection and Lesson Planning for Tier 1 Instruction | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School Media Center

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

Lucas Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Brian Whyte | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Lucas Middle School Media Center
Description: Participants will analyze various types of data collection to assess the effectiveness of classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

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

Arts, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Global Languages, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Social Studies, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | CTE, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | ELA, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th 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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1:30pm EST

Teacher Choice: Data Collection and Lesson Planning for Tier 1 Instruction | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm EST

Lucas Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Brian Whyte | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; George Ward | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Vernia Cotton | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Sarah Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Lucas Middle School Media Center
Description: Participants will have ac choice of 3 sessions to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and data collection to properly assess the effectiveness of their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Lucas Middle School Media Center

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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

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Early Release Day | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School varied

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

Carrington Middle School varied

Presenters: Erin Snyder | [email protected] | MTSS/AIG; Diana Franklin | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Carrington Middle School varied
Description: Teachers will work together to plan units for the second nine week.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Carrington Middle School varied

Arts, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Digital Learning Standards, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Global Languages, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Social Studies, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | CTE, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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2:00pm EST

Githens MS: Session II Explicit Teaching & Authentic Student Engagement Follow-Up | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center

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

Githens Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Crystal Cahill | [email protected] | Principal; Justine Daniel | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: In this session teachers will critique and provide feedback for various in-house lesson plans across content areas in relation to student engagement and planning for various phases of explicit instruction. Criteria for critiques and feedback will be provided and modeled.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Githens Middle School Media Center

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2:00pm EST

Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge (DOK): A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning | Facilitated by The Durham Performance Learning Center | The Durham Performance Learning Center | The Durham Performance Learning Center 3112

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

The Durham Performance Learning Center 3112

Presenters: JoAnn Molnar | [email protected] | Coach; Kesha Futrell | [email protected] | Principal
Location: The Durham Performance Learning Center 3112
Description: EdWebinar / Erik Francis. Depth of Knowledge continues to be a focus and priority in education. However, if your understanding of Depth of Knowledge is cloudy, you’re not alone. In this webinar, you will learn how Depth of Knowledge clarifies what exactly students must learn and how deeply students must understand and use their learning. You will also learn how the DOK Levels can be used to plan and provide teaching and learning experiences that are standards-based, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
The Durham Performance Learning Center 3112

Arts, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Mathematics, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Science, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Social Studies, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | CTE, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | ELA , 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Occupational Course of Study, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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2:30pm EST

City of Medicine Academy_MTSS & Panorama | Facilitated by City of Medicine Academy | City of Medicine Academy | City of Medicine Academy Cybrary

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

City of Medicine Academy Cybrary

Presenters: Sabrina Vereen | [email protected] | Teacher Interventionist; Alexandra Hurdle | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: City of Medicine Academy Cybrary
Description: City of Medicine Academy staff will take a deep dive into Panorama, DPS MTSS Standard Treatment Protocols, and writing Tier 2 intervention plans.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
City of Medicine Academy Cybrary

Mathematics, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Science, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Social Studies, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | CTE, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | ELA, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th 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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