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

Using DOK to Drive Instruction, SMART Goals, and Lesson Design (YE Smith Only) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: carlissia dudley | [email protected] | K-2 Coach; olga todman | [email protected] | 3-5 Coach
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session supports teachers in aligning Depth of Knowledge (DOK), SMART goals, and lesson design to increase rigor and student achievement. Participants will analyze standards, determine appropriate DOK levels, and create measurable SMART goals that drive instruction. Teachers will refine lesson plans to include clear learning targets, aligned tasks, and effective checks for understanding to ensure meaningful student growth.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Durham Public Schools PL

9:00am EST

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