Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: This professional learning session is Part 1 of a two-part series designed to support teachers in accurately entering grades within Infinite Campus. This session will focus on entering Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 grades. Participants will develop a foundational understanding of grading expectations, navigation within Infinite Campus, and best practices for entering standards-based and/or content grades aligned with district guidelines. Time will be provided to walk through the process step by step, address common questions, and ensure consistency and equity in grading practices across classrooms. Following the whole-group session, teachers will transition into team PLCs to collaboratively input grades with support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Dr. Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; Kenneth Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; April Washington | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center M-1
Description: Topics for this day long training include: 1. The Long and Winding Road: State of EC in DPS/Review of Pitfalls and Common Mistakes 2. How to Be an Effective LEA Representative 3. Seclusion & Restraint Policy Updates & Training 4. Child Find: The Intersection of MTSS, 504 and EC 5. Documentation Essentials: Progress Monitoring (A Review of the Courts’ View: What’s Helpful, What Isn’t—and How to Help Teachers Monitor the IEP
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Principals

Presenters: April Cheek | [email protected] | Prek EC Director; Wendy Vavjrousek | [email protected] | Elementary EC Director
Location: Staff Development Center M-5
Description: Participants will understand the types of and processes for transition meetings held for preschool students transitioning to kindergarten with an IEP, as well as the roles and responsibilities for school/staff members.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Facilitators, Teachers

Presenters: Courtney Dauphinais | [email protected] | EC Team Lead
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School 220
Description: The Rogers-Herr EC Department will hold their bi-weekly department meeting.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers