Durham Public Schools PL

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.

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1:45pm EST

Githens MS Early Release PD: Joint Construction in the Explicit Teaching Process | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Githens Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Justine Daniel | [email protected] | T & L Coach; Lynn Mallory | [email protected] | Literacy Coach; Kia Barfield | [email protected] | Math Coach; Elizabeth O'Donnell | elizabeth_o'[email protected] | AIG Facilitator
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: Learn effective, meaningful ways to bring the Joint Construction phase of Explicit Teaching to life in your classroom. This session will be followed up by CHOICE sessions based on teacher PD survey data that you will sign up for.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Githens Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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3:00pm EST

Githens Middle School: How to Strengthen Your Classroom Management | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center

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

Githens Middle School Media Center

Presenters: James Carter | [email protected] | 6th AP
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: Learn effective classroom management strategies to incorporte into one or all of your classes. Reflect on what is working so far and make a plan for what isn't.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Githens Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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