Durham Public Schools PL

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: 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: 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: 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: 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)