Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Tawauna Stewart | [email protected] | Principal; Rebecca Stone | [email protected] | coach; Megan Stillwagon | [email protected] | social worker; Addie Carr | [email protected] | tech interventionist
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School
Description: Whole Child PD from the RHMS student services team and monthly updates from ILT for RHMS faculty
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Information Technology, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Tya Tyrrell | [email protected] | IB Coordinator
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School Conference Room
Description: PLC teams gained knowledge on being a reflective teacher for IB units.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Lisa Brooks | [email protected] | Aterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: This workshop will help staff with teaching children how to appreciate and see greatness in themselves.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Presenters: Christine Fierro | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Durham School of the Arts
Description: Teachers will meet with PLCs (or as the solo crafters of their course experience) to analyze where their students are with respect to Essential Outcomes (EO) for Quarter Three. Based on student progress and need, teachers will develop various EO-aligned learning opportunities for Q3.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: Trauma-informed school training will teach staff the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who may have experienced trauma. This involves understanding the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, recognizing trauma symptoms, and implementing evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Office Assistants, Receptionists, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, Bus Drivers, Custodians, Data Managers, Instructional Assistants, Interpreters, Itinerant Teachers, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Principals, School Counselors, Secretaries, Substitute Teachers, Teachers

Presenters: Anita Neville | [email protected] | Restorative Practices Coordinator; Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session is a continuation of the introduction for those new to restorative practices. Participants will explore the core principles of building strong relationships, fostering trust, and addressing conflict in ways that repair harm and strengthen the school community. Through discussion and practical examples, staff will learn strategies for creating a positive classroom climate, facilitating restorative conversations, and integrating these practices into daily routines to support student growth and connection.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: LaToya McCrimmon | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Whitted School Classroom 8
Description: Empowering faculty and staff to ensure the safety of students and staff and that they feel safe and welcome in schools.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Charlene Vance-King | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to create assignments in Infinite Campus.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Christina Richardson | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media center
Description: Participants will visit 4 aspects of core behavior essential in every classroom- positive relationships, teaching appropriate behaviors, reinforcing appropriate behaviors and corrective consequences.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Beatrice Springs | [email protected] | EC Coordinator; April Washington | [email protected] | Director; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Bacon Street 165
Description: Early Education Support Team (EEST) provides training and support to preschool staff members serving students in the community.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Speech Language Pathologists, Teachers