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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

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8:30am EDT

Extended School Year | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | https://t.ly/BR2Qh

LIMITED

Wednesday March 11, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Lead Exceptional Children's Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/BR2Qh
Description: In this session participants will learn how to properly review and make ESY decisions with an IEP team in an IEP meeting. Participants will review and complete the updated ESY document for ALL STUDENTS on their caseload to ensure that school are properly providing FAPE and abiding by state and federal legislation.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
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: Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday March 11, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Online

Strategy-Based for any content, 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 | Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/BR2Qh
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/Azw2h
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8:30am EDT

SPARCS Learning Lesson 3 | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Other...

Wednesday March 11, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Other...

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Other...
Description: SPARCS Training
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors

Wednesday March 11, 2026 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Other...

*None (Non-Instructional), DPS Adopted Resources

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12:00pm EDT

Specialized PreK Programs PD | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/agVkw

Wednesday March 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Online

Presenters: Renee Harris | [email protected] | PreK Facilitator; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | PreK Facilitator; Michelle Meade | [email protected] | Pre Coach
Location: https://t.ly/agVkw
Description: The specialized program PreK teachers will review and discuss visual tools and support that can be used throughout the entire school environment.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday March 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Online

Digital Learning Standards, Pre-K

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/agVkw
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/I_WW4
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1:30pm EDT

Itinerant/Group Teachers Team Meeting | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Early Education | Bacon Street 163

LIMITED

Wednesday March 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Bacon Street 163

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Beatrice Springs | [email protected] | EC Coordinator; April Washington | [email protected] | Director; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Bacon Street 163
Description: Preschool staff members serving students in the community and small group environment gather to share ideas and resources.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday March 11, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 163

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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2:45pm EDT

Strengths in Action | Facilitated by Human Resources | Career Technical Education | Other... OLD Northern High School

LIMITED

Wednesday March 11, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Other... OLD Northern High School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director, Employee Relations, Compliance, and Training
Location: Other... OLD Northern High School
Description: Leveraging Our CliftonStrengths as a CTE Team
Subject Area(s): CTE
Topic(s): Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Teachers

Wednesday March 11, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Other... OLD Northern High School

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

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3:45pm EDT

Supporting Students with Autism | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Githens Middle School TBD

LIMITED

Wednesday March 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

Githens Middle School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Monique Bonner | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location: Githens Middle School TBD
Description: Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom. Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday March 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Githens Middle School TBD

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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3:45pm EDT

Githens Staff Meeting: EC Training | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Exceptional Children | Githens Middle School Media Center

Wednesday March 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

Githens Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Crystal Cahill | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: In this session we will review non-negotiables for following IEPs, strategies for various needs in EC students and student on the spectrum.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday March 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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