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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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.
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Thursday, May 21
 

8:30am EDT

Preparing for SIP Relaunch Sessions | Facilitated by School Leadership | School Leadership | https://t.ly/9954o
Thursday May 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Presenters: Ashley Stepehens | [email protected] | Director; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Dr. Laverne Mattocks Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Executive Director; Dr. Dietrich Danner | [email protected] | Sr. Executive Director; Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kecia Rogers | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. William Logan | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Julie Spencer | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kimberly Ferrell | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: https://t.ly/9954o
Description: This session is intended to establish shared expectations, clarify next steps, and ensure schools are prepared to fully engage in the upcoming SIP Relaunch Sessions. Principals may select the session date and time that best fits their schedule. Principals may also invite key school team members who are instrumental in the school improvement planning process to participate.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, MTSS, Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Principals
Thursday May 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

NotebookLM: A Practical Guide | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Advanced Academics-AIG; Athletics; English as a Second Language; Magnet Programs; Office of Student Assignment; Specialized Services | Staff Development Center TBA
Thursday May 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Presenters: Darian Harris | [email protected] | Director of cTE
Location: Staff Development Center TBA
Description: Learn how NotebookLM transforms your existing sources into an interactive research assistant that reads, synthesizes, and answers questions on your behalf. No prompt engineering required.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors
Thursday May 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Staff Development Center TBA

8:30am EDT

School Social Work Monthly Meeting (May 2026) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Student Wellness and Advocacy | Staff Development Center M1
Thursday May 21, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of Student Wellness & Advocacy
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Participants will collaborate and learn together using the National School Social Work Model as a guide. Each month, they will engage in data-informed practices, advocacy, and strategy-sharing to support student success and stay updated on district initiatives.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Social Work
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers
Thursday May 21, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

12:00pm EDT

Preparing for SIP Relaunch Sessions | Facilitated by School Leadership | School Leadership | https://t.ly/9954o
Thursday May 21, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Presenters: Ashley Stepehens | [email protected] | Director; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Dr. Laverne Mattocks Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Executive Director; Dr. Dietrich Danner | [email protected] | Sr. Executive Director; Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kecia Rogers | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. William Logan | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Julie Spencer | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kimberly Ferrell | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: https://t.ly/9954o
Description: This session is intended to establish shared expectations, clarify next steps, and ensure schools are prepared to fully engage in the upcoming SIP Relaunch Sessions. Principals may select the session date and time that best fits their schedule. Principals may also invite key school team members who are instrumental in the school improvement planning process to participate.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, MTSS, Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Principals
Thursday May 21, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

Preparing for SIP Relaunch Sessions | Facilitated by School Leadership | School Leadership | https://t.ly/9954o
Thursday May 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Presenters: Ashley Stepehens | [email protected] | Director; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Dr. Laverne Mattocks Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Executive Director; Dr. Dietrich Danner | [email protected] | Sr. Executive Director; Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kecia Rogers | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. William Logan | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Julie Spencer | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kimberly Ferrell | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: https://t.ly/9954o
Description: This session is intended to establish shared expectations, clarify next steps, and ensure schools are prepared to fully engage in the upcoming SIP Relaunch Sessions. Principals may select the session date and time that best fits their schedule. Principals may also invite key school team members who are instrumental in the school improvement planning process to participate.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, MTSS, Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Principals
Thursday May 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

School-Based Student Mentoring Groups Coordinator Meeting (May 2026) | Facilitated by Equity | Equity | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday May 21, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Monthly meeting geared towards providing coordinators with updates, resources and learning opportunities for optimal programming and improving student outcomes. This meeting will focus on EOY impact and program recognition.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Team Building, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Thursday May 21, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 


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