Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Latoya Johnson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
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Description: Reflection on current practice and areas of improvement in Joint Construction
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
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: Destiny Chevis | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
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Description: The session kicks off with a Do Now image representation reflection activity – How is DreamBox Math going so far in your classroom? From there, participants transition to the core of the session – using DreamBox Math in various instructional models. Broken down by whole group, small group, and individual instruction, participants unpack the why, when, and how DreamBox Math can support instructional goals and complement core math instruction within those use cases. Each section is summarize using the SOS Tweet Tweet. The session ends with a sharing, call to action, next steps, and a survey.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Tiffany Byrd | [email protected] | TLC
Location: https://t.ly/FdyRf
Description: This session focuses on two critical components of explicit teaching: Joint Construction and Supported Practice. This session aims to help educators understand and implement these essential instructional strategies to support student learning.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity
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: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Erin Carroll | [email protected] | Outdoor Learning Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/CZL-1
Description: This is part of a two-part series. Part 1 will focus on the foundations of nature journaling and why we may want to use it to support core curriculum. Additional online resources will be shared to allow teachers to begin exploring nature journaling in their classroom.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
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: Instructional Coaches, Social Workers, School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers