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Durham Public Schools PL
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Wednesday, February 4
 

12:30pm EST

Mangum Elementary: DOK Task Analysis | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
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
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Mangum Elementary School Media Center

12:45pm EST

Equity Training, Data Analysis and Planning for Implementation | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach & MTSS Facilitator & Equity Team Member; Carrie Kirlauski | [email protected] | Teacher & Equity Team Member; Erin Hughes | [email protected] | Teacher & Equity Team Member; Rose Byer | [email protected] | School Counselor
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff members will present results of recent assessments with an emphasis on subgroup responses to instruction and SEL supports.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): MTSS, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Equity
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 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

12:45pm EST

Easley - Team PLCs | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
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
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Easley Elementary School

12:45pm EST

Lakewood Elementary- ERD- 2/4/26- ET- We Do, (guided practice-->independent practice) | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
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)
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

IB Inquiry-Based Learning Professional Development | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
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
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Understanding EVAAS Projections | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School RPC
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School RPC
Description: Teachers will look at MOY benchmark data and compare to EVAAS future projections.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School RPC

1:00pm EST

Standards Based Instruction and Assessment - Aligned with IC | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Kim Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Katherine Urbanski | [email protected] | Teacher / IC Lead; Sarah Wilson | [email protected] | Teacher / IC Lead
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: This professional learning session will support teachers in strengthening their understanding of standards-based instruction and assessment. Participants will examine how instructional planning, classroom assessment, and grading practices work together to accurately reflect student learning. Using Infinite Campus as the platform for application, teachers will learn how to enter, analyze, and communicate assessment data in ways that are aligned to priority standards and instructional goals. The session emphasizes using assessment as a tool to inform instruction and ensure grades clearly represent what students know and can do
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Assessment for Learning, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hope Valley Elementary School

1:00pm EST

Glenn MOY Data Analysis Professional Development | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
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)
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School

1:00pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Quarter 4 Planning | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom
Description: Teachers will plan lessons and gather resources for quarter 4.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

1:00pm EST

BEE-yond Recall: Creating DOK 3 and 4 Learning Experiences. | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
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
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

1:30pm EST

Content Vertical Alignment Meetings | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Brian Whyte | [email protected] | TLC; Madelyne Pieringer | [email protected] | Magnet Coordinator; George Ward | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Vernia Cotton | [email protected] | Asst Principal
Location: Lucas Middle School
Description: Participants will discuss content and standard alignment and share and adopt content area best practices.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Lucas Middle School

1:45pm EST

School Wide Planning | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
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)
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM

2:00pm EST

Lakewood Montessori ERD Department Data Meetings | Facilitated by Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Presenters: Emily Simler | [email protected] | AP
Location: Lakewood Montessori Middle School
Description: Departments will meet to discuss Semester 2 goals based on MOY data.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Lakewood Montessori Middle School

2:00pm EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Early Release Day | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School varied
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Diana Franklin | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Carrington Middle School varied
Description: Teachers will work together to plan units for the second nine week.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Carrington Middle School varied

2:00pm EST

Curriculum & Resource Review | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Roger Ganim | [email protected] | Admin; Tiffany Waters | [email protected] | Dept Chair; Erica Carnegie | [email protected] | Dept Chair; Rafael Nicolelis | [email protected] | Dept Chair; Anna Dulken | [email protected] | Dept Chair
Location: The School for Creative Studies
Description: Departments will engage in collaborative planning focused on strengthening instruction and supporting student skill development. Teams will review current curriculum materials to identify gaps, redundancies, and areas where students may need targeted skill support. Using this analysis, departments will curate shared resources in a common folder and align materials to priority standards and essential skills. In addition, teams will identify key skills where students are struggling and plan intentional intervention strategies (e.g., scaffolds, practice routines, small-group supports, or enrichment). Time will also be provided to plan for upcoming projects, labs, or performances, ensuring instructional plans include embedded opportunities for skill development and intervention.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
The School for Creative Studies

2:00pm EST

Data and Book Study Session 3 | Facilitated by J.D. Clement Early College High School | J.D. Clement Early College High School | J.D. Clement Early College High School 204
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Lori Bruce | [email protected] | Principal; Jamel Anderson-Ruff | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: J.D. Clement Early College High School 204
Description: Participants will engage in data analysis in their content area or a content area closely aligned to their content. Based upon trends in the data, participants will create goals, strategies to support student proficiency and growth. The Book study will be introduced to support continued professional learning that supports student outcomes and cross-curricular connections and support.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, MTSS, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
J.D. Clement Early College High School 204

2:20pm EST

Lakeview School: Using MasteryConnect to Track Student Learning | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sheila Brockers-White | [email protected] | Instructional Facilitator
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session will provide teachers with hands-on experience using MasteryConnect to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions. Participants will create a subject-specific tracker and add a Common District Assessment (CDA) to the tracker. Teachers will learn how to organize standards-based data, analyze student performance, and use assessment results to guide instruction, intervention, and enrichment.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EST
Lakeview School Cafetorium

2:30pm EST

Jordan Science Lab PD | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School 302
FILLING
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Justin Finger | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Jordan High School 302
Description: Jordan Science team will meet with their remaining lab schedule for each PLC. The team will work to increase rigor and inquiry in lab activities.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Jordan High School 302
 


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