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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12:30pm EST

Bethesda Elem Restorative Practices Part 2 | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: Second part of RP training- including proactive circle planning, restorative questions, restorative circles.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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1:00pm EST

Creekside: Sensory vs. Behavioral Response - part II | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Creekside Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Cremer | [email protected] | principal
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Participants will define the differece, idntify supports, and implement strategies related to sensory and behavioral responses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Creekside Elementary Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional

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1:00pm EST

Making Every Minute Count (Y.E. Smith Staff Only ) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School |

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | K-2 Coach; Olga Todman | [email protected] | 3-5th Coach
Location:
Description: Making Every Minute Count is a schoolwide strategy focused on maximizing instructional time beyond the classroom. During this session, classroom teachers and support staff intentionally extend the learning strategies, routines, and language used in the classroom into hallways, common areas, transitions, and throughout the school day. The goal is to ensure consistent expectations, reinforce academic and behavioral skills, and create meaningful learning opportunities in every setting so that no instructional minute is lost
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

*None (Non-Instructional), Student-Centered Learning

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1:00pm EST

OGE-DPS Board Policy 7312/4240 Staff Training | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Kristin Tate | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session, OGE will learn about the DPS Board Policy 7312/4240 concerning the health, safety and welfare of all children and recognize the legal and ethical obligations that school employees, contractors and volunteers have to report know or suspected maltreatment of children.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Social Workers, Instructional Assistants, School Counselors, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Health and Safety

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1:00pm EST

PART 2Grading in Infinite Campus | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: This professional learning session is Part 2 of a two-part series designed to support teachers in accurately entering grades within Infinite Campus. This session will focus on entering Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 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.
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

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Infinite Campus

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1:20pm EST

Lakeview School: Wellness Wednesday: Move, Groove, and Recharge: Lakeview Line Dancing | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Gym

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST

Lakeview School Gym

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Mr. Carl | [email protected] | Line Dancing Instrctor
Location: Lakeview School Gym
Description: Wellness Wednesday: Line Dancing for Lakeview Staff is an interactive and energizing professional development session designed to promote staff wellness, stress reduction, and community building through movement. Participants will engage in guided line dancing activities that support physical health, mental well-being, and positive staff morale. This session emphasizes the importance of self-care and wellness as essential components of sustaining effective teaching and leadership practices. No prior dance experience is required—just a willingness to move, have fun, and connect with colleagues.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:20pm - 2:20pm EST
Lakeview School Gym

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Team Building

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2:00pm EST

Inputting Q1 grades in IC /Grades Training | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Redmond | [email protected] | AP
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media center
Description: Inputting Q1 grades in IC /Grades Training
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): PowerSchool-Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), PowerSchool-Infinite Campus

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2:00pm EST

Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Developing Behavior Intervention Plans | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1

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: Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1
Description: Participants will learn the steps to conducting a comprehensive functional behavior assessment, how to analyze data to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of the students’ behavior, how to write an effective behavior intervention plan and how to monitor that plan.
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: Facilitators, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Other... Old Northern 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. Durham Room V1

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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2:15pm EST

Adding Power to the PLC | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Hillside High School | Hillside High School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EST

Hillside High School Media Center

Presenters: Stefanie Joyner | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Hillside High School Media Center
Description: This session is designed to focus heavily on PLC structures and norms as we ground our PLC efforts utilizing our walkthrough data.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Hillside High School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Professional Learning System and Processes

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2:30pm EST

Part 2🦉WISE PATHS TO SUCCESS: Preparing Owls to Soar on Purpose: https://t.ly/dEnWP (QR Code) | Facilitated by Durham School of Technology | Durham School of Technology | Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST

Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lucretia Smith | [email protected] | CIMC/CDC; Lamont Dixon | [email protected] | Principal; Syreeta Mason-Foster | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab
Description: This professional learning experience equips all DST Owls—teachers, staff, and leaders—with the tools, clarity, and systems needed to ensure a successful testing season, a consistent and supportive learning environment, and strong community partnerships for all scholars. Through targeted sessions aligned with DPS Strategic Priorities, staff will strengthen assessment readiness, improve classroom culture, and expand support for military-connected students. Together, we will lead with wisdom, strengthen our practice, and prepare our scholars to soar.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, MTSS, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab

Strategy-Based for any content, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade | *None (Non-Instructional), 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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2:40pm EST

Forest View: Character Strong SEL Learning Lab 6 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Forest View Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Laura Weatherly | [email protected] | School Counselor
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Description: Ongoing Character Strong professional development series focused on practical SEL strategies that build empathy, connection, and belonging. This choice session is designed for staff who want to strengthen relationships and bring simple, impactful SEL practices into their work.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional

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3:00pm EST

Early Education Support Team (EEST) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Early Education | Bacon Street 165

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Bacon Street 165

Limited Capacity seats available

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

Wednesday February 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street 165

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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3:00pm EST

Supporting School Safety: Operations for Classified Support Staff | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Jordan High School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Susan Taylor | [email protected] | Principal; Sara Huckbody | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Jordan High School Media Center
Description: Classified support staff will re-examine and review procedures and processes that help to maintain a safe campus.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Operations, Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Receptionists, School Treasurers, Administrative Assistants, Data Managers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Jordan High School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Operations, Safety

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