Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Dr. Gradesa Lockhart | [email protected] | Director STOP Violence
Location:
Description: This professional development session, “From Compliance to Commitment: Aligning Restorative Practices with the School Improvement Plan (SIP),” is designed to help school leaders and teams integrate restorative practices into their existing improvement strategies. Participants will explore how the revised Code of Conduct aligns with SIP priorities, ensuring discipline approaches foster inclusivity and equity. The session emphasizes creating or refining SIP goals and action steps that reflect a restorative culture, inclusive discipline, and strong family engagement. Attendees will learn practical strategies to embed these principles into school systems for sustainable impact. A key outcome will be the development of a 30-60-90 day action step plan to guide implementation and monitor progress of the relevant indicators in NCStar. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable steps to transform compliance-driven practices into a commitment to restorative values that strengthen school climate and student success.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Building Learning System Capacity, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Kenneth Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter; April Cheek | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Other... In-Person Staff Meeting, All Schools
Description: Professional development provided by EC Facilitators to school staff during a monthly staff meeting. Topics covered in this presentation include: what is an IEP, importance of IEPs, key components of IEPs, the role of the general education teacher, accommodations versus modifications, and progress monitoring.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Kenneth Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; April Cheek | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Other... EC PLCs, All Schools
Description: Professional development provided by EC Facilitators during scheduled PLCs with EC teachers and related service providers. Topics covered during this session include components of a quality PLAAFP.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Instructional Assistants, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Kenneth Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; April Cheek | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Other... EC PLCs, All Schools
Description: Professional development provided by EC Facilitators during scheduled PLCs with EC teachers and related service providers. Topics covered during this session include how to progress monitor IEP goals and objectives and developing and maintaining data notebooks.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Instructional Assistants, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Specialists, Teachers