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.

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9:00am EST

Session Title: The Carrington Way: Learning, Leading, Growing | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A2

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Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Carrington Middle School A2

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

Arts, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Digital Learning Standards, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Global Languages, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Social Studies, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | CTE, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | ELA , 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Healthful Living, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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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

The School for Creative Studies Cybrary

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

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1:00pm EST

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Jordan High School 104

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

CTE, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/hTaBm
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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

Online

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

CTE, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/L73H7
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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

Online

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

CTE, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/i4aEK
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