Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Steven Gupton | [email protected] | Mentor; Dana Clark | [email protected] | Mentor
Location: https://t.ly/MfHL6
Description: This facilitated roundtable creates space for teacher leaders to openly share experiences supporting beginning teachers in real time. Rather than a presentation, this session centers collective expertise. Participants bring challenges, successes, questions, and ideas to the table and learn directly from one another. Participants should come prepared to contribute, reflect, and leave with at least one idea they can try immediately in their own context.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Elizabeth Agoranos | [email protected] | BT Mentor
Location: Riverside High School 233
Description: NCEES Overview - The What, Why, and How Applying NCEES Standards Scenarios Video Practice The Post-Conference An Administrator’s Lens Artifacts and Evidence Your Digital Portfolio
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Effective Feedback Strategies, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session is designed to provide an overview of the HMH Structured Literacy Materials and how to locate and utilize them.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers, Media Coordinators
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School RPC
Description: Teachers will work to identify three main tasks to build fluency in K-5 students.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach and MTSS Facilitator; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Montessori Director
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will participate in an extension from the morning session with application of Montessori lessons.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Corin Muller-Yoder | [email protected] | Coach; Brittany Novak | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Southwest Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will have time to review current student data, end of year assessments, and adjust quarter 4 plans collaboratively.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

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.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, 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

Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | K-2 Coach; Olga Todman | [email protected] | 3-5 Coach; Henrietta Scott | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: https://t.ly/RSDQG
Description: In this session, participants will deepen their understanding of the Model & Deconstruct phase of Explicit Instruction. Teachers will learn how to effectively demonstrate new learning by thinking aloud, making cognitive processes visible, and breaking down complex skills into manageable steps.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): 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: Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | ESL director; Wendi Love | [email protected] | ESL facilitator- secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | ESL facilitator- elementary
Location: https://t.ly/FRDkb
Description: Participants will choose one session from WIDA's self-paced e-learning modules, including: Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena Exploring the WIDA PreK-3 Essential Actions Making Language Visible in the Classroom: Explore the Key Language Uses Newcomers: Promoting Success through Strengthening Practice Reading Comprehension Across Content Areas with Multilingual Learners Reframing Education for Long-term English Learners Participants who do not yet have WIDA Secure Portal accounts will receive an email with credentials the day before the training and must activate their account.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
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

Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | TLC; Erica McRae | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media center
Description: Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS
Subject Area(s): Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School PLC Room
Description: Participants will learn how to explicitly teach lessons from UFLI to be used for Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers