Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: This training provides instructional assistants with a clear, practical introduction to UFLI Foundations and a guided refresher on the “must-do” routines that make lessons smooth, consistent, and effective. Participants will learn how to confidently support small groups and 1:1 instruction by practicing the core lesson flow, using the lesson materials accurately, and applying quick, in-the-moment responses when students get stuck. The session emphasizes high-leverage moves that increase student success—without adding extra planning or guesswork.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | AP
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media center
Description: Staff will analysis standards and look at how to better align DOK Tasks for better cognitive actions
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst. Principal; Rob Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School
Description: Teams will plan in PLCs to address changes in schedules and future planning.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Jerri Jackson | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional development session supports elementary teachers in strengthening the We Do phase of explicit teaching model. Participants will explore how guided practice bridges teacher modeling and independent learning, ensuring all students are actviely engaged and supported. Through practical examples, collaborative tasks, and classroom-ready strategies, teachers will learn how to check for understanding, scaffold learning, and respond to student misconceptions in the moment. The session emphasizes purposeful questioning, think-alouds, and gradual release of responsibility to help students build confidence and competence before moving to independnet work.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Rob Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will: - Receive training on best practices for small group instruction - Discuss and reflect on current classroom practices - Set Goals moving forward for how small group instruction will be implemented
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Tya Tyrrell | [email protected] | IB Magnet Coordinator
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will observe the planning of an inquiry-based lesson and collborate with their PLC teams to create an inquiry-based lesson unit.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Vanessa Alford | [email protected] | Principal
Location:
Description: This session will provide strategies and discussion around student discourse and navigating exceptional children to ensure all students have equitable access to meaningful learning experiences.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, 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)

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy specialist; Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | Early literacy Specialist
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media center and Coach's office
Description: Participates will engage in discussions and activities using the HMH curriculum to create effective and rigorous small groups.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach; Matt Hunt | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Glenn Elementary School
Description: Teams will collaborate to analyze MOY data (e.g., mCLASS, i-Ready, CAs, benchmarks) to determine next steps for instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Denise Brammer | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: Participants will deepen their understanding of DOK Levels 3 and 4, analyze classroom tasks and questions, and collaborate to redesign lessons that promote reasoning, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers, Test Coordinators

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Description: Instructional Assistants will learn about instructional best practices that will support core instruction in strengthening foundational reading skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Presenters: Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | Facilitator; Jennifer Keegan | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM
Description: This planning session provides teachers with dedicated time to collaborate, reflect, and design high-quality instruction aligned to standards and student needs. Teachers will work together to analyze data, unpack standards, plan engaging lessons, and share effective strategies and resources.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)