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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

Lakeview School Cafetorium

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

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

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Durham Public Schools PL

1:00pm EST

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