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Durham Public Schools PL
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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Monday, May 18
 

11:30am EDT

May 18: District BT Mentor PL: Lead Simply to Have The Conversation | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers | https://t.ly/cAjjY
LIMITED
Monday May 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | ED
Location: https://t.ly/cAjjY
Description: This session focuses on blending practical leadership habits + equity-centered dialogue, with mentor/role-specific application opportunities. Session outcomes include: Strengthening mentor leadership identity, building confidence facilitating equity-centered conversations, applying strategies directly to teacher mentoring and coaching, deepening awareness of bias, identity, and culturally inclusive practices.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Communication Skills, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Mentors
Monday May 18, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

May 2026 Pre-K PLC A | Facilitated by Early Education | Early Education; Exceptional Children | Whitted School Gym
Monday May 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Karen Thompson | [email protected] | OEE Director; April Cheek | [email protected] | EC Pre-K Director; Qushanna Glass | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; Michelle Meade | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach
Location: Whitted School Gym
Description: Preschool teachers will participate in an end-of-year data dig, summarize their family engagement activities, celebrate their student data and progress, including the new literacy screener, and plan to complete any remaining meetings or tasks to ensure end-of-year requirements are met. Preschool teachers will reflect on their social and emotional wellness with a self-care/mental health activity.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Exceptional Children, Team Building, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday May 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Whitted School Gym

3:30pm EDT

Lakeview School: EOG and EOC State Assessment Training | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium
LIMITED
Monday May 18, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: LaShonda Morrisey | [email protected] | Testing Coordinator
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session is designed to prepare educators and support staff for the successful administration of End-of-Course (EOC) and End-of-Grade (EOG) state assessments. Participants will review state testing policies, security procedures, accommodations, testing protocols, and best practices for maintaining a secure and standardized testing environment. The training will also focus on staff responsibilities before, during, and after testing to ensure compliance with state and district expectations while supporting student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Teachers
Monday May 18, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Lakeview School Cafetorium
 


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