Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Rooms
Description: During this PL, teams will analyze MOY benchmark and iReady math data to identify instructional strengths and gaps, determine priority standards, and create strategic student groupings. This collaborative data review will guide targeted reteaching and enrichment plans to ensure focused, responsive instruction for the second semester.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | IABS Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1 for All
Description: MTSS-Fs will gather with the IABS Department for professional development and implementation support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
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

Presenters: Qushanna Glass | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; Michelle Meade | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach
Location: Whitted School
Description: The team will meet to dive into our SmartTeach data. We will focus on DOK, language data, and how to plan for enhancing language skills in Preschool classrooms by asking higher-order thinking questions throughout the day. Pre-K teachers will collaborate with each other to brainstorm DOK questions, determine modifications for students who have developmental or language delays, and consider how to support students who are Dual-Language or Multi-Language learners. Teachers will take DOK questions back to their classroom to use during read-alouds, whole and small group activities, routines, and in learning centers. DOK resources will be shared with teachers to include in their classrooms on an ongoing basis. Teachers in licensed classrooms who are collecting documentation for Pathways to the Stars will have DOK examples they are using to increase language opportunities in the classroom.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Ms. Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | MS Assistant Principal; Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal; Mr. Michael Irving | [email protected] | HS Assistant Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This faculty meeting will provide staff with updates and collaborative discussion around key areas impacting student success and school climate. Topics will include analysis of PBIS behavioral and attendance trends, planning and awareness for SEL Week, updates on academic benchmark data, and important health guidance related to measles prevention and response. Staff will review current data, reflect on trends affecting students, and discuss strategies to strengthen classroom practices, student engagement, and school-wide supports. The goal is to ensure staff are informed, aligned, and equipped with actionable steps to support both the academic and social-emotional well-being of all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Rasheeda Jones | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager; Ashley Jones | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Assistant Manager
Location: Hillandale Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: This workshop will allow staff to ask the question: Is it really about what we teach them or is it what they teach us? Staff will role reverse (Group Lead to act as Manager) to allow them to determine what their perspective of the program and the outcome expectations.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers