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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8:30am EST

Restorative Practices Training of Trainers | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center m6

LIMITED

Tuesday February 10, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm EST

Staff Development Center M6

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director IABS; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director- DSSS
Location: Staff Development Center m6
Description: Learn how to teach others the key concepts of restorative practices. Learn how to assist in the sustainable implementation of restorative practices in your school or organization. This interactive event teaches experienced restorative practitioners how to deliver the training modules to their own colleagues, using our materials to provide training either in person or online. Prerequisite: You must have attended the full RP for Educators training and implemented the practices for at least 6 months to become a trainer.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Tuesday February 10, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M6

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional

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8:45am EST

Easley - Intentional Use of DOK in Core Instruction - Session 1 | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School PLC

Tuesday February 10, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am EST

Easley Elementary School PLC

Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School PLC
Description: This mini-PD will take place in PLCs and focus on building understanding of Depth of Knowledge through questioning and task. For session 1, participants will identify what DOK is, talk about the different levels of DOK, and practice identifying levels of questions/tasks.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday February 10, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am EST
Easley Elementary School PLC

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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10:30am EST

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff – Next Gen Afterschool: AI Integration | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M8

FILLING

Tuesday February 10, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EST

Staff Development Center M8

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Sasha Dorsey | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: This workshop will teach managers and group leaders how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize afterschool planning and engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies for incorporating AI tools into daily activities such as circle time, squad activities, weekly planning, and the digital integration of arts and academic support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Tuesday February 10, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

*None (Non-Instructional), Digital Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction

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12:00pm EST

New to PreK: Lunch & Learn | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Early Education | https://t.ly/GU9X4

LIMITED

Tuesday February 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Michelle Meade | [email protected] | PreK Coach; April Washington | [email protected] | Director; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/GU9X4
Description: EC PreK Support Team provides training and support to preschool staff members serving students in the classroom.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday February 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Online

Digital Learning Standards, Pre-K

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/GU9X4
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12:00pm EST

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |

Tuesday February 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Online

Presenters: Shantil Turner | [email protected] | TBI Team Coordinator
Location:
Description: This meeting is for School Psychologists who are TBI Approved Providers and participants in TBI supervision. This meeting will provide training and support for team members.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Psychologists

Tuesday February 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Online

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Pre-K, 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

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4:30pm EST

BT Quarterly: Quarter 3 | Facilitated by Mentors | Beginning Teachers | https://t.ly/IqANy

Tuesday February 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST

Online

Presenters: Laura Soldevilla | [email protected] | District BT Mentor Lead; Steven Gupton | [email protected] | District BT Mentor Lead
Location: https://t.ly/IqANy
Description: BTs will participate in breakout sessions of their choice.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Dual Language Instruction, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Beginning Teachers, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Teachers

Tuesday February 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online

Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/IqANy
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