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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8:30am EDT

Required LEA Representative Training Option E | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | School Leadership | Staff Development Center M-1

LIMITED

Thursday March 12, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M-1

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Presenter; Kenneth Hill | [email protected] | Presenter; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | Presenter; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Presenter; April Washington | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center M-1
Description: Topics for this day long training include: 1. The Long and Winding Road: State of EC in DPS/Review of Pitfalls and Common Mistakes 2. How to Be an Effective LEA Representative 3. Seclusion & Restraint Policy Updates & Training 4. Child Find: The Intersection of MTSS, 504 and EC 5. Documentation Essentials: Progress Monitoring (A Review of the Courts’ View: What’s Helpful, What Isn’t—and How to Help Teachers Monitor the IEP
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Principals

Thursday March 12, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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9:00am EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - SACERS U | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M8

LIMITED

Thursday March 12, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center M8

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: William Palmer | [email protected] | Elementary Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: This training discusses concepts of developmentally appropriate practices supported by the School Age Care Environment Rating Scale – Updated (SACERS-U). It is intended for school age program staff that are interested in learning more about utilizing developmentally appropriate practices in the school age setting. This training will help you understand the basics about how the SACERS-U is used and gain knowledge of developmentally appropriate concepts that support a high-quality environment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Thursday March 12, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8

*None (Non-Instructional), Curriculum and Instruction

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6:30pm EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Play with Purpose: Using Games to Build Social Emotional Skills | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9

LIMITED

Thursday March 12, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center M9

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dominique Taylor | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: In this workshop staff will learn that board games are a fun and helpful way for children to learn and grow. They do more than just entertain. Board games boost cognitive skills, enhance social skills and promote emotional growth in children.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Thursday March 12, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction

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Durham Public Schools PL

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