Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Crystal Medlin | [email protected] | Principal
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Description: We will engage in a self-directed, needs-based professional recalibration cycle, allowing teachers to: Reconnect with grade-level or content teams for brief check-ins Reflect on current instructional practices, student needs, and pacing Reorganize instructional materials, digital environments, or workspaces Restore personal and professional bandwidth to maintain high-quality instruction Refocus on upcoming priorities with clarity and intention We are providing a structured, self-directed professional engagement block designed to support: collaboration and peer support, instructional preparedness, digital organization, and educator well-being— all foundational components of high-performing virtual schools.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Team Building
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: Teachers

Presenters: Discovery Education | [email protected] | Principal
Location: https://t.ly/o7-5_
Description: This virtual session will be hosted by discovery education for our teachers.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

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