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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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Monday, February 16
 

8:00am EST

Lesson Planning for Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | TLC; Dr. Perry | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Teachers will be planning lessons and incorporating explicit instruction and DOK.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Parkwood Elementary School library
  Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade |   ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
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8:00am EST

Club Boulevard Required PD- Data Dive and Increasing Rigor in Tasks | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC; Jennifer Hall | [email protected] | principal
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media center
Description: Teachers will look into their MOY data and then work together to discuss how to increase the rigor in their classroom tasks.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

8:00am EST

Insight to Instruction Session 3 | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Donya Jones | [email protected] | Principal; Anita Jerrett | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session will reflect on Explicit Teaching and planning while focusing on data analysis. Teachers will use the response to data tool provided to dig deeper into instruction and the learners' knowledge. This session will support teachers by strengthen their ability to analyze data correctly, determine strengths, gaps and creating an instructional plan that is effective and efficient for scholars to grow academically.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Holt Elementary School Media Center

8:30am EST

One day Restorative Practices for Educators | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School TBD
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director; Christina Richardson | [email protected] | Specialist; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School TBD
Description: This session is open to any educator wishing to learn more or refresh their knowledge about the Restorative Practices Framework. Topics covered will be Circles, affective statements, restorative questions and fair process.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Fayetteville Street Elementary School TBD

8:30am EST

LETRS U4-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Havens | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 4, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

8:30am EST

LETRS U7-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 7, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

8:30am EST

SIOP Round 3, Day 3/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 3, Day 1/3" and "SIOP, Round 3, Day 2/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, 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, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center

8:30am EST

SWA "Big Rocks" Comprehensive Programming Check Ins | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Exec. Director
Location: Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
Description: Individual team meetings with school-level student support services teams to review the yearly Student Wellness and Advocacy annual Big Rocks to check implementation progress with in the priority areas.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Equity, Infinite Campus, Standards Aligned Instruction
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: Social Workers, School Counselors
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office

8:30am EST

Required LEA Representative Training: Option C | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | School Leadership | Staff Development Center M-1
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; Kenneth Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; April Washington | [email protected] | Presenter; Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Support
Location: Staff Development Center M-1
Description: Topics for this day long training include: 1. The Long and Winding Road: State of EC in DPS/Review of Pitfalls and Common Mistakes 2. How to Be an Effective LEA Representative 3. Seclusion & Restraint Policy Updates & Training 4. Child Find: The Intersection of MTSS, 504 and EC 5. Documentation Essentials: Progress Monitoring (A Review of the Courts’ View: What’s Helpful, What Isn’t—and How to Help Teachers Monitor the IEP
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Principals
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1

9:00am EST

Bethesda: Immigration Guidance & Mandated Reporting Training | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Emory Wyckoff | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session, participants will learn about updated immigration guidance and the legal and board policy requirements of reporting child abuse.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

9:00am EST

RHMS EC Department Meeting 02/16/2026 | Facilitated by Rogers-Herr Middle School | Exceptional Children; Rogers-Herr Middle School | Rogers-Herr Middle School 220
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenters: Courtney Dauphinais | [email protected] | EC Team Lead
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School 220
Description: The Rogers-Herr EC Department will hold their bi-weekly department meeting.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Rogers-Herr Middle School 220

9:00am EST

Session Title: The Carrington Way: Learning, Leading, Growing | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A2
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michael Vasinko | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Carrington Middle School A2
Description: school wide PD
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Information Technology, MTSS, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, School Counselors, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Carrington Middle School A2

9:00am EST

IB Inquiry-Based Learning Professional Development part 2 | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Tya Tyrrell | [email protected] | IB Coordinator
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will complete part 2 of Inquiry-Based Learning (apply, discuss and reflect). They will take what they are learning and apply it to an IB unit.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

9:00am EST

Adapted Book Library Update | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 111
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Tonja Recktenwald | [email protected] | Assistive Technology Lead
Location: Bacon Street 111
Description: Adapt books for prek and elementary age students with special needs to support literacy development. Add AAC boards and manipulatives to make book kits to be added to the AT Adapted Book Library
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Communication Skills, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Bacon Street 111
  ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
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9:00am EST

Eno Valley Feb. 16 REQUIRED School PLC | Facilitated by Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Taylor Warner | [email protected] | AIG Teacher
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will analyze mCLASS and iReady MOY assessment data to identify student strengths and skill gaps, determine instructional priorities, and develop targeted small-group plans to support student growth and improve reading outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

9:00am EST

Glenn - Data Analysis Morning Session | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Music Room
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School Music Room
Description: Teams will be analyzing MOY data through the lens of backwards mapping and standard analysis.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Glenn Elementary School Music Room

9:00am EST

Mangum PLC: Core Curriculum and Instructional Strategy Alignment | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center/Classroom
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center/Classroom
Description: Classroom Teachers and Specialists will work with our Instructional Coach to align strong teaching/instructional strategies to their standards that are aligned in their upcoming curriculum maps
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Assessments-Data-Accountability, Increased Rigor, MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Mangum Elementary School Media Center/Classroom

9:00am EST

RWD PL- DECHS | Facilitated by Durham Early College of Health Sciences | Durham Early College of Health Sciences | Durham Early College of Health Sciences Multi-Purpose Room
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Joshua Brown | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Durham Early College of Health Sciences Multi-Purpose Room
Description: Durham Early College of Health Sciences is focusing on student EOC data, EVAAS and Panaroma data.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Durham Early College of Health Sciences Multi-Purpose Room

9:00am EST

Physical Therapy PLC (PT only) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street Rm 107
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenters: Christie Clem | [email protected] | PT
Location: Bacon Street Rm 107
Description: Adaptive Equipment, GoCodes and Student Interventions/Collaboration
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Physical Therapists
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Bacon Street Rm 107

9:00am EST

Advisory, Attendance, and ACT | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jessica Odom | [email protected] | JHS Advisory Team Member; Paul Poppe | [email protected] | JHS Advisory Team Member; Margie Wescott | [email protected] | JHS Advisory Team Member; Aiyanna Williams | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Susan Taylor | [email protected] | Principal; Shante Nelson | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Dorcas Gyekye | [email protected] | JHS Advisory Team Member
Location: Jordan High School Media Center
Description: Participants will learn strategies to maximize advisory time, increase student attendance, and learn how to administer and proctor the ACT.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Operations, Social Emotional, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Jordan High School Media Center

9:00am EST

Analyzing School-Wide Data | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Hillside High School | Hillside High School Media Center
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenters: Jessica Bryant | [email protected] | MTSS/Instructional Coach; Jameka Floyd | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Hillside High School Media Center
Description: Use data to fully understand the current state of school, content, team and student group progress
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Hillside High School Media Center

9:00am EST

Brogden: Explicit Teaching & Teacher-Led Session | Facilitated by Brogden Middle School | Brogden Middle School | Brogden Middle School Media Center
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenters: Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Michelle Furges | [email protected] | Teacher; Patrenia McDowell | [email protected] | Teacher; Almira Mbah | [email protected] | Teacher; Britney Pardue | [email protected] | Teacher; Karley Spence-Osorio | [email protected] | Teacher; Shaberta Rhone-Williams | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: This professional development is all about learning from one another. Our school is full of talented educators doing great work every day, and this experience is designed to create space for teachers to share what’s working in their classrooms. Through teacher-led sessions, participants will explore practical strategies that directly connect to our students, our data, and our day-to-day realities. Sessions will focus on real classroom practices—things you can take back and try right away—along with time to talk, reflect, and collaborate with colleagues.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Brogden Middle School Media Center

9:00am EST

EC Prek to Elementary IEP Transition Planning | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Early Education; Exceptional Children | Other... Old Northern High School at 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Elementary EC Director; April Cheek | [email protected] | Prek EC Director; Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Elementary Lead ECF; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Elementary Lead ECF; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | Prek EC Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | Prek EC Facilitator
Location: Other... Old Northern High School at 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd
Description: Participants will learn about best practices to prepare an IEP for a prek student who is transitioning to kindergarten. This will include opportunities to discuss similarities and differences of services across the the two levels and have an opportunity to engage and beginning drafting changes of one of their students' IEP's with their EC facilitator.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Facilitators, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Other... Old Northern High School at 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd

9:00am EST

Little River - Lesson Planning for All Tiers and IRP prep | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach and MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will use their MOY data to plan student support with team members. They will also work on preparing IRPs.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

9:00am EST

Restorative Practice Coordinator Half Day Peaceful Schools Refresher + PLC | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Other... Old Northern V7
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Other... Old Northern V7
Description: This session is designed for RP coordinators at the school level. We will cover essentials of restorative spaces and how to promote a more restorative schoolwide environment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Coordinators
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Other... Old Northern V7

9:00am EST

Analyzing and Responding to MOY mClass Data | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00pm EST
Presenters: Kimberly Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional learning session will support teachers in strengthening their understanding of analyzing and responding to mClass data at the school, grade, and class level. Teachers will deep dive the components of the mClass assessment to determine areas of strength, areas of need, and next steps for their own class and various groups of students they work with. Teachers will utilize Panorama to create Tier 2 intervention groups as needed to ensure plans are in place to provide effective instruction in accordance with the state Individualized Reading Plans.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00pm EST
Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

9:15am EST

SCS Intentional Planning Through Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies Cybrary
Monday February 16, 2026 9:15am - 11:15am EST
Presenters: Amy Jenkins | [email protected] | TLC
Location: The School for Creative Studies Cybrary
Description: This session will focus on “quality over quantity” instructional planning using an explicit teaching approach. Teachers will learn a simple, repeatable lesson structure (objective/success criteria, modeling, guided practice, checks for understanding, independent practice, and aligned exit tickets) that can be applied across all content areas in grades 6–12. Participants will leave with a streamlined lesson plan for an upcoming class and practical strategies for prioritizing essential skills while reducing unnecessary workload and student confusion.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:15am - 11:15am EST
The School for Creative Studies Cybrary

10:00am EST

Elementary Visual Arts PLC: Exploring the Nasher | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Other... Nasher Museum
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rebecca Dow | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Other... Nasher Museum
Description: We will hear news about the Nasher, as well as tour the galleries. During the gallery tours we will have discussions and learn the background/history of the artwork.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Building Learning System Capacity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Other... Nasher Museum

11:00am EST

Dance PLC: Evening to Shine | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Riverside High School
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kristin Duncan | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Riverside High School
Description: ETS 2/24, Destination Dance, New Show
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
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: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
Riverside High School

12:00pm EST

Beyond the Screen: Effective Instruction and Family Support for Students with Disabilities in Virtual Schools | Facilitated by Ignite! Online Academy | Ignite! Online Academy | https://t.ly/y3Qcz
Monday February 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Presenters: Crystal Medlin | [email protected] | Principal; Elizabeth Gallegos-Moore | [email protected] | EC Lead Teacher; Brittney Freeken | [email protected] | EC Teacher; Yarheli Calderon | [email protected] | EC Teacher
Location: https://t.ly/y3Qcz
Description: This professional learning session explores how intentional instructional design, structured routines, and strong family partnerships support students with disabilities in virtual learning environments. Participants will examine effective virtual lesson components, equity beyond technology access, and strategies that promote connection, belonging, and student well-being. The session highlights practical approaches educators and leaders can use to design accessible, inclusive online learning experiences that benefit all students.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Online
  Strategy-Based for any content, 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, Leadership
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12:00pm EST

District Behavior Support PLC: Reset, Refocus, Reigniting Leaders | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Bacon Street 162
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kendra Suggs-Shealey | [email protected] | Presenter; Kourtney Royster | [email protected] | Co-Presenter
Location: Bacon Street 162
Description: This PLC will serve a work session for the District BSAs as we plan and discuss our mission and scope of work as it relates to DPS Strategic Plan Goal 2B.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Social Emotional, Team Building, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Interventionists
Monday February 16, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bacon Street 162

1:00pm EST

Band PLC: Reflective Practice | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Durham School of the Arts Band
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Allen Amos | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Durham School of the Arts Band
Description: Teachers will share best practices for daily, weekly and yearly reflective practice. Inculding self pacing guides, listening tips and analyzing student recordings.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Durham School of the Arts Band

1:00pm EST

ECS SEL Teacher Focus Group | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location:
Description: This is an opportunity for participants to participate in an overview of these curriculums by a representative from each company. After each demo, we will ask you to complete a brief survey to gather feedback.
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Build the Field (all contents) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/kYZez
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Latoya Johnson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | Literacy Coach
Location: https://t.ly/kYZez
Description: During this session, presenters will provide an overview session on Explicit Teaching and Depth of Knowledge and how it pertains to specific content standards.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): 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: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct (all contents) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/CUIbt
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Tiffany Byrd | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: https://t.ly/CUIbt
Description: This professional learning session focuses on deepening educators' understanding and implementation of the Model and Deconstruct component within the Explicit Teaching Model. Participants engage in reflective, collaborative, and practical activities designed to enhance instructional practices that support student success.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
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: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Showcasing Schools with Purpose:  Building Culturally Responsive Enrollment and Family Engagement Strategies with Data Insights to Support Student Success | Facilitated by Specialized Services | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/ZyE5L
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | presenter; Kengie Bass | [email protected] | presenter; Maria Bajgain | [email protected] | presenter; Pablo Friedmann | [email protected] | presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | presenter; Vitaly Radsky | [email protected] | presenter
Location: https://t.ly/ZyE5L
Description: In this session, participants will:  --Understand the enrollment data sets available through School Planning (zoned) and Magnet Programs (lottery). --Develop skills to interpret and apply enrollment data effectively. --Strengthen their understanding of culturally responsive marketing, engagement, and communication practices that support enrollment and student success. 
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Customer Service, School Counselors, Communication Skills, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Data Managers, Liaisons, Principals, School Counselors, Secretaries
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

All Arts PLC | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | https://t.ly/__QV4
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Les Turner | [email protected] | Director of Arts
Location: https://t.ly/__QV4
Description: For ETS Teachers for PD Check In
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Secondary Visual Arts PLC: Contemporary Art & RESPOND | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Other... Nasher Museum
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Val Martinez | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Other... Nasher Museum
Description: 1:00-2:00p Nasher Tour & Activity 2:00-3:00p Continued implementation of the new standards: RESPOND.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Other... Nasher Museum

1:00pm EST

Theatre Arts PLC: Implementing New State Standards. | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Durham School of the Arts Black Box
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Emily Gilreath | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Durham School of the Arts Black Box
Description: Implementing New State Standards.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Team Building, Curriculum and Instruction, Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Durham School of the Arts Black Box

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Building the Field for CTE | Facilitated by Career and Technical Education | Open District-Wide | Facilitated by Riverside High School | Open District-Wide | Jordan High School 104
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Priscilla Graves | [email protected] | CIMC - Curriculum Instructional Coordinator; Alycia Worthy | [email protected] | CIMC - Curriculum Instructional Coordinator
Location: Jordan High School 104
Description: Explicit Teaching: Building the Field for CTE is a hands-on session where teachers learn and practice clear, step-by-step teaching strategies to help students master CTE skills with confidence.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Jordan High School 104

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct (for CTE) | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/L73H7
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Thomas Young | [email protected] | CIMC
Location: https://t.ly/L73H7
Description: Understand, Plan for and implement the Model and Deconstruct component of Explicit Teaching
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice for CTE | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/i4aEK
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Sylida Price | [email protected] | CIMC-Curriculum Instructional Coordinator; Lucretia Smith | [email protected] | CIMC-Curriculum Instructional Coordinator
Location: https://t.ly/i4aEK
Description: This virtual professional development session will help CTE educators better understand the difference between joint construction and supported practice within explicit teaching. Participants will explore when and how to use each strategy to strengthen student understanding, increase engagement, and support skill mastery in CTE classrooms. Practical examples and takeaways will be shared that can be applied immediately to instruction.
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Direct Instruction Training: Language for Learning | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Other... Old Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Room V-7
FULL
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity full
Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Other... Old Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Room V-7
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Language for Learning direct instruction program to small groups in the EC resource setting. Participants will learn how to implement this research-based program, which teaches vocabulary, concepts and sentence forms. Implementation is typically with grades PK/K up to 5th depending upon student's developmental needs.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Facilitators, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Other... Old Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Room V-7

1:00pm EST

DOK: Pump Up your Questions in Elementary ELA | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | Open District-Wide | C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Bianca Hunt | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Alycia Crews | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Description: In this session, participants will review Depth of Knowledge (DOK), practice analyzing examples of questions at different DOK levels and create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
C.C. Spaulding Elementary

1:00pm EST

Collaborating for Consistent & Effective HPE Instruction | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | The Durham Performance Learning Center Gymnasium
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Teresa Coleman | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: The Durham Performance Learning Center Gymnasium
Description: This Health and Physical Education professional development is designed to support collaboration among teachers who teach similar courses, including Fit for Life, Health and Physical Education, Weight Training, Combination Sports, and Sports Medicine. During this session, educators will engage in meaningful dialogue around explicit teaching practices and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) learning. Teachers will have the opportunity to share current challenges, problem-solve instructional barriers, and exchange strategies that are working well in their classrooms. The goal of this collaborative PD is to strengthen instructional practices, align expectations across courses, and improve student understanding and engagement through intentional teaching and higher-level thinking tasks.
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
The Durham Performance Learning Center Gymnasium

1:00pm EST

Healthy Eating Habits and Nutrition | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | https://t.ly/czslm
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Jerrell Hardy | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: https://t.ly/czslm
Description: "Nutrition is essential for sustaining life, fueling daily activity, and promoting long-term health across all ages. A balanced intake of nutrients supports bodily functions, repairs tissues, strengthens the immune system, and lowers the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. It is vital for growth, development, and mental well-being."  
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Instant Activities and Sabakiball | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | C.C. Spaulding Elementary Gymnasium
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Tyler Meerdink | [email protected] | Presenter; Melissa Neil | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary Gymnasium
Description: Sabakiball is a fast-paced, non-contact, non-stop, action-packed team sport that combines elements of soccer, basketball, and handball. Created for inclusivity and safety. Teachers will learn the details of the sport and how to teach it.
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Gymnasium

1:00pm EST

Deconstructing Eureka models and using increasing DOK rigor to we reach all mathematicians | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC; Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media center
Description: Teachers will vertically identify and then deconstruct models used in Eureka math across the grades k-5. They will identify models and methods that successfully build conceptional understanding in math.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, 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
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

1:00pm EST

DOK:Increasing Task Rigor in Secondary Math | Facilitated by Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School | Lucas Middle School Lucas Media Center
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Brian Whyte | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Lucas Middle School Lucas Media Center
Description: Participants will explore tasks associated with the different tiers of Depth of Knowledge.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lucas Middle School Lucas Media Center

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field and Model and Deconstruct in Elementary Math/Science | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | Math and Science Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will review the steps in "I Do" for explicit teaching as it related to math and science.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary Math /Science | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Eastway Elementary School Eastway Media Center or Room 405
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Jennifer Keegan | [email protected] | Presenter; Leeya Winstead | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Eastway Elementary School Eastway Media Center or Room 405
Description: Teachers will observe and explore learn the how to build the field in the ares of math and science.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Eastway Elementary School Eastway Media Center or Room 405

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Secondary Math/Science | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Other... Shepard IB Middle School Media Center
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Andres Fils-Aime | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Raelysha Butler James | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Other... Shepard IB Middle School Media Center
Description: The purpose of this session is to support the use of the first stage of the explicit teaching model with secondary math/science as the context.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Other... Shepard IB Middle School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice in Elementary Math/Science | Facilitated by Southwest Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Southwest Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Corin Muller-Yoder | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Southwest Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will further their knowledge of explicit teaching by learning the differences between Joint Construction and Supported Practice.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Southwest Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Virtual Explicit Teaching: Building the Field (All Contents) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/tXKMZ
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | Facilicator; Olga Todman | [email protected] | Facilicator; Henrietta Scott | [email protected] | Facilicator
Location: https://t.ly/tXKMZ
Description: This session supports educators in using virtual explicit instruction to intentionally build the field and strengthen student understanding across all content areas. Participants will learn practical strategies for activating background knowledge, introducing key vocabulary, and scaffolding learning in online classrooms. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies to increase student access, engagement, and comprehension in virtual instruction
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Mentoring Matters: Steppingstones to Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Mentors; Beginning Teachers; Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Caroline Brickhouse | [email protected] | teacher; Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | coach; Jennifer Petty | [email protected] | mentor
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary
Description: School-based mentors and beginning teacher pairings will work with Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Brickhouse, and Dr. Petty to upgrade lesson plans that align with the model for explicit teaching.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Mentors, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lyons Farm Elementary

1:00pm EST

DOK: Pump Up your Questions in Elementary Math | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Catherine Hensley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Susan Parent | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: By the end of this session, participants will: Analyze examples of questions at different DOK levels. Create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, 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
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

DOK - Pump Up your Questions in Secondary Science | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Open District-Wide | Durham School of the Arts Library Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Whitney Linton | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Durham School of the Arts Library Media Center
Description: To allow participants to know what Depth of Knowledge is and how it determines the cognitive demand of academic standards, curricular activities, and test items.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Durham School of the Arts Library Media Center

1:00pm EST

DOK: Pump Up your Questions in Elementary Science | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Forest View Elementary School Media Center
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Elizabeth Agorano | [email protected] | Beginning Teacher Mentor
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session supports K–5 educators in strengthening instructional rigor in science through purposeful questioning aligned to Depth of Knowledge (DOK). Participants will examine how different question types shift cognitive demand, analyze science questions across DOK levels, and learn how to intentionally scaffold questions to match the rigor of standards. Using examples and structured protocols from the DPS DOK Questioning framework, participants will practice creating question strands that move students from recall to strategic and extended thinking, ensuring questions serve as a tool for learning—not just assessment.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Specialists, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Forest View Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Pump Up your Questions in Secondary Science | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Open District-Wide | Durham School of the Arts Library Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Whitney Linton | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Durham School of the Arts Library Media Center
Description: To allow participants to know what Depth of Knowledge is and how it determines the cognitive demand of academic standards, curricular activities, and test items.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Durham School of the Arts Library Media Center

1:00pm EST

ALL DHH Monthly Meeting: February | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Brogden Middle School Room 108
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: India Davis | [email protected] | Lead Teacher of the Deaf/HH
Location: Brogden Middle School Room 108
Description: Updates from Leadership, ECATS, and program.
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: Interpreters, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Brogden Middle School Room 108

1:00pm EST

Case Conceptualization For DPS Psychologists | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Julie Anderson | [email protected] | Lead; Laura Echols | [email protected] | Lead; Andrew Paschal | [email protected] | Lead
Location:
Description: Psychologists that have difficult or challenging cases can present to staff for interpretive feedback and consulation.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Psychologists
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Digital Accessibility Training | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/qNOuA
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sheena Cooper | [email protected] | Chief Communications Officer
Location: https://t.ly/qNOuA
Description: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations, all digital content created and shared by school districts, including Durham Public Schools, must be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes students, parents, staff, and community members who may use screen readers, keyboard navigation, captions, or other assistive technologies. These changes are due April 24, 2026. Come learn the skills needed to make these changes.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Administrative Assistants, Principals, Secretaries, Specialists, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Physical Therapy PLC (PT only) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | https://t.ly/G9OBQ
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Christie Clem | [email protected] | PT
Location: https://t.ly/G9OBQ
Description: Peer Review of PT Evaluations
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Physical Therapists
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

SLP PD #8- February Required Work Day | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | https://t.ly/_JrPt
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Rachel Ogonowski | [email protected] | Assistant Lead SLP; Carey Eaton | [email protected] | Lead SLP; Tonja Rectenwald | [email protected] | Lead AT SLP
Location: https://t.ly/_JrPt
Description: AAC Implementation: Device... Now what? Goals to Support Total Communication
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: Speech Language Pathologists
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Students with Visual Impairments Following the Standard Course of Study | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | https://t.ly/GbDXW
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Bryan Waters | [email protected] | Lead Teacher- Visually Impaired Program
Location: https://t.ly/GbDXW
Description: Training for Teachers of the Visually Impaired working with students on the standard course of study at or near grade level. Carmen Willings Training
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

District: Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Secondary ELA/SS | Facilitated by Northern High School | Open District-Wide | Northern High School 3233
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Anhkhoa Nguyen | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Northern High School 3233
Description: Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Secondary ELA/SS
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Beginning Teachers, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Northern High School 3233

1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor in Secondary Social Studies | Facilitated by Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Curriculum and Instruction | Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Zachary Osofsky | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons
Description: Deconstruct the learning intention and performance objectives of academic standards, and curricular activities to clarify the complexity Reconstruct learning intentions into DOK Learning Targets that state the DOK Skill students must perform and specify the DOK Response students must provide.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lakewood Montessori Middle School Learning Commons

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Lanette Fain | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Interventionists, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Glenn - DOK Pump up Your Questions in Social Studies | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School RPC
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School RPC
Description: DOK Pump up Your Questions in Social Studies
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School RPC

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Elementary ELA/SS | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: Discussing and engaging with the explicit teaching model. With a focus on model and deconstruct in elementary ELA/SS.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Build the Field: Making Learning Visible Through Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Carps | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Nancy Consolo | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: — A Tier 1 Move for Every Classroom. This session focuses on Build the Field as a Tier 1 instructional move that clarifies expectations, models thinking, and sets students up for success before independent work begins. Participants will explore practical strategies to make learning visible and accessible for all middle school learners.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

1:00pm EST

CogAT - Leading and Understanding the Learner Profile | Facilitated by Advanced Academics-AIG | Advanced Academics-AIG |
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Laura Parrott | [email protected] | Director
Location:
Description: AIG Specialists and test administrators of the CogAT will explore the purpose of the CogAT, how to administer, and using the learner's profile to create learning opportunities based on the information.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG
Targeted Instructional Grades: 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

DOK Pump Up Your Questioning (ALL CONTENTS) | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/p_Y-R
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Lynn Mallory | [email protected] | Literacy Coach; Justine Daniel | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: https://t.ly/p_Y-R
Description: In this session participants will review Depth of Knowledge and how it determines the cognitive demand of academic standards, curricular activities, and test items. We will review how questioning must shift as you move through the 6 components of explicit teaching. Teachers will analyze levels of questioning and create their own questions for each DOK level for their content area.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching DLI 2-5 | Facilitated by Dual Language | Dual Language | Southwest Elementary School
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Africa Dutor Noguera | [email protected] | DLI Specialist-Site Coordinator
Location: Southwest Elementary School
Description: Explicit Teaching in 2-5 Dual Language
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Dual Language Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Southwest Elementary School

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice in Secondary Math/Science | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Open District-Wide | Jordan High School 152
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Meghan Leet | [email protected] | Math Coach; Megan Frazier | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Jordan High School 152
Description: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice in Secondary Math/Science
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Jordan High School 152

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Secondary Math/Science | Facilitated by Riverside High School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Media Center
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Kelly Newsome | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Riverside High School Media Center
Description: Understand, plan for and implement the Model and Deconstruct component of Explicit Teaching
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Riverside High School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Integrating New Students Into a Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Curriculum and Instruction; Little River Elementary School; Magnet Programs; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori Schoo
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Melissa Blalock | [email protected] | Magnet Coordinator (Monterssori); Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Description: This session will provide a collaborative forum to discuss, brainstorm, and exchange effective strategies for supporting students who enter a Montessori elementary program without prior Montessori experience. Together, we will explore thoughtful approaches to helping these students successfully acclimate to the Montessori philosophy, classroom structure, and learning environment.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, 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)
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Pump Up Your Questioning | Facilitated by Neal Middle School | Open District-Wide | Neal Middle School Media Center
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Stacie Warner | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Randy Lent | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Neal Middle School Media Center
Description: By the end of this session, participants will: Analyze examples of questions at different DOK levels. Create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Neal Middle School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Pump Up your Questions (all contents) | Facilitated by Brogden Middle School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/uNS3h
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: https://t.ly/uNS3h
Description: This session focuses on strengthening instructional rigor through intentional questioning aligned to Depth of Knowledge (DOK). Participants will analyze and create scaffolded question sequences, deconstruct standards to identify cognitive demand, and align tasks and questions to support deeper student thinking. Educators will leave with practical tools to increase rigor and move students toward the full complexity of grade-level standards.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice (all contents) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/WBKgf
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Henrietta Scott | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: https://t.ly/WBKgf
Description: Understand, Plan for and implement the Model and Deconstruct component of Explicit Teaching
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and 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: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor in Elementary ELA | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Sheree Doman | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will be able to know what Depth of Knowledge is and how it determines the cognitive demand of academic standards, curricular activities, and test items.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Explict Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Elem Math/Science | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | Open District-Wide | R. N. Harris Elementary School
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Presenters: Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | TLC; Sparkle Howard | [email protected] | TLC
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: Understand plan for and implement the model and deconstruct componenet of explicit teaching.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
R. N. Harris Elementary School

1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor in Secondary Science | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Lakeview School Cafetorium
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Presenters: Sheila Brockers-White | [email protected] | Instuctional Coach
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session will support secondary science educators in understanding and applying Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework to increase task rigor and student cognitive engagement. Participants will analyze existing science tasks, lessons, and assessments, identify current DOK levels, and redesign activities to promote higher-order thinking aligned to standards and real-world scientific practices.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Lakeview School Cafetorium

1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL DOK: Increasing Task Rigor (all contents) | Facilitated by Rogers-Herr Middle School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/-DD4E
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Rebecca Stone | [email protected] | teaching and learning coach; Christine Fierro | [email protected] | teaching and learning coach
Location: https://t.ly/-DD4E
Description: Deconstruct the learning intention and performance objectives of academic standards, and curricular activities to clarify the complexity Reconstruct learning intentions into DOK Learning Targets that state the DOK Skill students must perform and specify the DOK Response students must provide.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

2:00pm EST

High School Chorus PLC: Best Practices | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Riverside High School Chorus Room
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Lucas Cecil | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Riverside High School Chorus Room
Description: This will serve as a "mid"-year check-in meeting and we will go into some best practices for group sight reading and MPA preparations.
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Riverside High School Chorus Room

2:00pm EST

Orchestra PLC: Instrument Repair Tactics | Facilitated by Arts Education | Arts Education | Riverside High School Orchestra
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Carrie Andrews | [email protected] | Lead Teacher
Location: Riverside High School Orchestra
Description: Instrument Repair Tactics with Peter Daalman, updates to All County Orchestra and Durham Orchestra Festival
Subject Area(s): Arts
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Riverside High School Orchestra

2:00pm EST

QRIS Pathways to the Stars Information, Question & Answer | Facilitated by Early Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Bacon Street RM 54
Monday February 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Presenters: Shewahn Lee | [email protected] | Facilitator; Tina Clayton | [email protected] | Interim Administrator
Location: Bacon Street RM 54
Description: Review QRIS Pathways to the Stars (ECERS-3) Receive and review notebook ________ (Date) Question and answer session with Early Years Quality Enhancement Manager Feb. 16, 2026 Begin collecting required documents Review of training videos from NCRLAP website >001 Introduction to the Environment Rating Scales >108 Introduction to the Self-Study Focused on the Environment Rating Scales >211 - Language and Interactions in ECERS-3
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Bacon Street RM 54

3:30pm EST

Digital Accessiblity Training | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/w5HUZ
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sheena Cooper | [email protected] | Chief Communications Officer
Location: https://t.ly/w5HUZ
Description: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations, all digital content created and shared by school districts, including Durham Public Schools, must be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes students, parents, staff, and community members who may use screen readers, keyboard navigation, captions, or other assistive technologies. These changes are due April 24, 2026. Come learn the skills needed to make these changes.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Administrative Assistants, Principals, Secretaries, Specialists, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
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