Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

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12:00pm EST

Exceptional Children PreK-12 Specialized Programs Handbook | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |

LIMITED

Friday January 16, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

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: The Exceptional Children PreK–12 Specialized Programs Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for educators, administrators, and support staff working with students with disabilities. It outlines program models, instructional practices, classroom and environmental considerations, related services, compliance requirements, and procedures to ensure high-quality, consistent supports across PreK–12 specialized settings.
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: Assistants, Teachers

Friday January 16, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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1:00pm EST

Overview of EC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |

LIMITED

Friday January 16, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

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
Location:
Description: Participants will understand how students qualify to receive special education (Exceptional Children’s) services, review the categories of disabilities, learn the components of an IEP, and review the purpose of FBAs and BIPs.
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: Assistants, Teachers

Friday January 16, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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1:00pm EST

Classroom Design: Designing Spaces to Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide |

LIMITED

Friday January 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

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
Location:
Description: This training focuses on how intentional classroom and school space design can support access, engagement, and independence for students with disabilities. Participants will learn practical strategies for organizing environments, addressing sensory and physical needs, and using visual and environmental supports to promote inclusion, safety, and meaningful learning across settings.
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: Assistants, Teachers

Friday January 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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1:00pm EST

Teaching Toilet Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |

LIMITED

Friday January 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

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
Location:
Description: Participants will Identify the difference between changing and toilet training , learn the best practices for toilet training, and develop a toilet training plan.
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: Assistants, Teachers

Friday January 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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