Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Susan Parent | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Hillandale Elementary School Lead Teacher
Description: The math main idea is the missing piece that bridges the gap for students who struggle to comprehend what they are being asked to figure out in number stories. When students know how to find the math main idea, they can accurately draw a visual representation of what is occurring in the story.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: jennifer wayson | [email protected] | Testing Coordinator
Location: Githens Middle School AA5B
Description: Teachers will learn the processes and procedures for ACCESS testing.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Leslie Babinski | [email protected] | Facilitator; Steve Amendum | [email protected] | Facilitator; Jennifer Mann | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Other... Old Northern V1
Description: Kindergarten and ESL teachers will collaborate to learn strategies that will support literacy development of Multilingual Learners.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Tomeka-Ward Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of Student Wellness; Deja Flythe | [email protected] | McKinney Vento Social Worker; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist; Ebony Ross | [email protected] | McKinney Vento Coordinator
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Participants will collaborate and learn together using the National School Social Work Model as a guide. Each month, they will engage in data-informed practices, advocacy, and strategy-sharing to support student success and stay updated on district initiatives.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Social Work
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers

Presenters: Latoya Johnson | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Murray-Massenburg Elementary School
Description: Using student errors to make fast, accurate instructional decisions all while using Error Analysis Form
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Teachers

Presenters: Latasha Holmes | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: In this workshop participants will engage in leadership demonstrations that will give insight on how to lead in excellence within our afterschool programs.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Presenters: LaVerne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Student Support Services; Melissa Watson | [email protected] | Student Support Services; Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Gradesa Lockhart | [email protected] | Student Support Services
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: This interactive session helps educators and school system leaders connect the dots between perception, policy, and place. Participants examine how their own mental models are shaped by broader social norms—and how those patterns influence who teaches, who learns, and who thrives. Using Educators Handbook and Panorama discipline dashboards, participants will surface patterns, question assumptions, and strengthen their ability to lead equity-centered, restorative change.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)