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: 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: 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)