Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: A full-day planning session for teams to collaborate, design instruction, and prepare for the upcoming quarter. Time is reserved for deep work, creative collaboration, and refining plans that drive student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal; Lindsay Boykin | [email protected] | AP; Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | coach
Location:
Description: Analyze examples of questions at different DOK levels. Create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: LaShonda Morrisey | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session is designed to support teachers in strengthening their instruction and assessment practices, aligning them with End-of-Course (EOC) expectations.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | IABS Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1 for All
Description: MTSS-Fs will gather with the IABS Department for professional development and implementation support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
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

Presenters: Carrie Andrews | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Jordan High School
Description: We will revisit the standards and do a check in of how everyone is doing, then we will share and discuss ideas of the best recruitment tactics.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Beginning Teachers, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | AP; Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This faculty meeting will focus on three essential areas that directly support student learning, school culture, and instructional alignment: Purple Hearts Military Training/Curriculum, District Assessments Updates, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Participants will deepen their understanding of how each initiative connects to their daily practice and contributes to a safe, supportive, and academically aligned learning environment.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Val Martinez | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location:
Description: A deeper dive into the new 2024 NC State Standards.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Val Martinez | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Durham School of the Arts
Description: Sharing/critiquing unit/lesson plans.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Team Building, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers