Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Mangum Elementary School Teacher Classrooms
Description: Classroom will plan together to create meaningful lessons for the remainder of quarter 4.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Jeri Jackson | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: During this collaborative session, teachers will engage in focused data analysis to inform instruction for the remainder of the school year. Teachers in grades 3–5 will examine recent student performance data, including benchmark and interim assessments, to identify strengths, gaps, and priority standards. Based on this analysis, teams will develop targeted instructional plans and action steps to accelerate student learning and prepare effectively for End-of-Grade (EOG) testing. Teachers in grades K–2 will analyze ongoing formative assessment data to determine current student needs in foundational skills. Using this information, teams will create strategic plans to guide instruction over the final seven weeks of the school year, with an emphasis on skill mastery, intervention, and enrichment. All teams will leave the session with clear, actionable next steps, aligned instructional priorities, and a shared commitment to maximizing student growth. If you want, I can tighten this into a one-sentence blurb for an agenda or expand it with specific protocols/activities for the meeting. give me a direct title for this session
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Description: Teachers will understand the full complexity of standards by analyzing the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) of the math standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Colleen Miller | [email protected] | Assistant Principal - Testing Coordinator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session we will review EOG expectations for all staff members. We will provide additional training (as needed) for test administrators and proctors. We will also review ways in which all school members can assist in providing a positive environment for testing.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Margaret Doherty | [email protected] | Testing Coordinator
Location: Southwest Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: Southwest Elementary teachers will complete their EOG Testing Training.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
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
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms
Description: **Y.E. Smith End-of-Year Closeout Professional Development Description:** Teachers will receive essential information, updates, and guidance regarding key dates, expectations, and deadlines associated with end-of-year closeout procedures. Participants will also engage in a structured classroom inventory process, which includes completing an inventory checklist and participating in a classroom-based scavenger hunt to ensure all materials, resources, and spaces are accurately accounted for and prepared for closeout.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Michael Bloom | [email protected] | principal; Danielle Howard | [email protected] | asst principal
Location: Hillandale Elementary School media center
Description: Teachers will complete EVASS roster verification training. All teachers will access and claim their EVAAS accounts. Teachers will engage in guided support to log in, navigate their reports, and build a foundational understanding of how EVAAS data can inform instructional decisions, Certified Staff and Classified staff will be trained on testing compliances for End Of Grade testing. 3-5 teachers will create their 3-week EOG schedule for remediation, intervention, and enrichment. Teachers in grades K–2 will analyze MCLASS and ongoing formative assessment data to determine current student needs in foundational skills.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: George Watts Montessori School
Description: Participants will create a plan for the 3 week push to end of grade assessments and a plan for getting end of year mClass and iReady assessments completed
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Presenters: Arthur Hicks | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School
Description: Planning lessons for small group instruction
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Shaniqua D Hood | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: In this session, educators will analyze end‑of‑year reading and math data to reflect on instructional practices and student progress. The discussion will focus on key takeaways, successful strategies, and implications for future instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Randy J Lent | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: This professional learning session focuses on strengthening teachers’ understanding and implementation of explicit instruction to improve student outcomes. During the session, teachers will explore the components of explicit instruction, including clear learning objectives, modeling (I Do), guided practice (We Do), and independent application (You Do).
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: Teachers

Presenters: Kristin Tate | [email protected] | Prinicipal; Tonya M Enoch | [email protected] | Literacy T&L Coach; MaeKrisha Jones | [email protected] | Math Instructional Coach; Candace Clark | [email protected] | Assistant Prinicipal
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This collaborative professional development session is designed to help teachers strategically plan for the final weeks of school using student data to maximize growth and achievement. Teachers will work in grade-level teams to analyze current assessment data, classroom performance, and progress monitoring results to identify priority standards, unfinished learning, and opportunities for acceleration. Throughout the session, teachers will collaborate to create clear instructional plans, align resources, share effective strategies, and set measurable goals for student success during the remaining weeks of school. Participants will leave with a focused roadmap to ensure every instructional moment is purposeful, data-informed, and impactful. Grades K–2, will focus on foundational literacy and numeracy data to plan targeted small-group instruction, interventions, and review opportunities that strengthen essential skills before the end of the year. Grades 3–5, will examine reading, math and science data to prioritize standards-based instruction, close learning gaps, and provide meaningful enrichment that prepares students for the next grade level.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary
Description: K–2 teachers will engage in phonics alignment, focusing on standards and the UFLI curriculum to ensure consistency in instruction. Grades 3–5 will participate in a Eureka Math modern classroom.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Sparkle Howard | [email protected] | TLC; Latish Edwards | [email protected] | 2-3 coach; Ashley Mcrae | [email protected] | 4-5 coach; Jackeline Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: K-2 will be using their Mclass and Iready data, 3-5 will use their benchmark data to plan forsmall group instruction and power hour.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School Multiple Sessions
Description: Teams will rotate through sessions based on the new Glenn Writing Rubric & Writing Assessment Planning, NB Uploads, Fluency Review, and Benchmark Data Analysis & Planning
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Participants will explore the data provided by EVAAS.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Kim Siegers | [email protected] | Coach; Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: In this collaborative learning session, grade-level teams will engage in a structured process for building balanced and equitable class rosters for the upcoming school year. Using the district’s data analysis protocol, participants will examine multiple sources of student data—including academic performance, behavioral trends, and instructional needs—to inform placement decisions. Emphasis will be placed on aligning class composition with instructional priorities, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities, and supporting diverse learner needs. Teams will engage in guided discussion and data reflection to make intentional, student-centered decisions that promote success for all learners.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: This working session is designed to move beyond data review into intentional instructional action. Teachers will analyze EOI benchmark data in combination with other relevant data sources to triangulate student needs and determine high-impact instructional priorities. Participants will develop targeted plans for reteaching, intervention, and review to maximize student growth and readiness for EOG assessments in the final weeks of instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Jennifer Keegan | [email protected] | Math Coach; Leeya Winstead | [email protected] | A/I
Location: Eastway Elementary School TBD
Description: Coaches and Leaders will provide professional learning to their certified staff around critical needs based on their most current data trends.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)