Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator; Kendra Suggs-Shealey | [email protected] | District Intervention & Support Coordinator
Location: Staff Development Center Media Center
Description: Supporting teachers with strategies for classroom behavior
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Cherice Artis | [email protected] | K-12 School Counseling Coordinator; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of Student Wellness and Advocacy
Location: https://t.ly/eybYD
Description: This session provides elementary school counselors with essential district updates and practical tools to support students and families. Participants will learn about PULSE school based mental health supports, explore Paxton & Patterson career exploration materials, and review activities that help schools support military connected families through Purple Star efforts.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors
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: School Counselors

Presenters: Cherice Artis | [email protected] | K-12 School Counseling Coordinator; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Student Wellness and Advocacy Director; Kourtney Royster | [email protected] | Whole Child Wellbeing Specialist; Ebony Ross | [email protected] | McKinney Vento Coordinator; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director of Student Support Services
Location: https://t.ly/JfzEA
Description: This session provides updates on key student focused initiatives across the district, including Bulls TV internship opportunities, arts curriculum enhancements, PULSE school based mental health supports, and Career and Technical Education initiatives. Participants will learn how these programs expand student engagement, wellness, and career readiness. The session also highlights how schools can connect students and families to these opportunities and supports.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: School Counselors

Presenters: Qushanna Glass | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; Michelle Meade | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; April Cheek | [email protected] | EC Pre-K Director; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Elementary EC Director
Location: Whitted School
Description: The DPS Exceptional Children's team will share important information about the transition to Kindergarten process, timeline, and procedures. Pre-K teachers will have an opportunity to ask questions and request support. The Pre-K team will revisit DOK to build upon the skills and strategies introduced during the November data dive PLC.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers