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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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Tuesday, June 23
 

10:00am EDT

LR-26: Our Leadership Lens: Using True Colors to Support Leadership | Facilitated by Academic Services | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Auditorium
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent, CISS; Lorene McNulty | [email protected] | CISS/Professional Learning
Location: Riverside High School Auditorium
Description: This session focuses on using the True Colors as an anchor for supporting leadership development to improve culture, performance and outcomes for students and staff.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Riverside High School Auditorium
  *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
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10:45am EDT

LR26 Navigating Infinite Campus for School Leaders | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Nelson Surles | [email protected] | Director of Data Integration & Accountability; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | SIS Coordinator; Al Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director of Research & Accountability
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Participants will learn strategies for improving efficiency within the Infinite Campus platform, reducing time spent searching for information, and support informed decision-making at the school level. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to confidently navigate the system and apply practical techniques.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): PowerSchool-Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School

10:45am EDT

LR26: DPS Assessments Landscape & Instructional Calendar Review | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Refer to Leadership Agenda
LIMITED
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Dr. Albert Royster | [email protected] | Exceutive Director-Research & Accountability
Location: Riverside High School Refer to Leadership Agenda
Description: This session will be presented at the 2026 Durham Public Schools Leadership Retreat. Leaders will review the assessments and training calendars to align school activities. Participants will be provided an overview of the various types of assessments that are given in the district and the purpose for each. Updates for the upcoming academic year and the implictions will be discussed.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Refer to Leadership Agenda

12:45pm EDT

LR-26: Mike Rutherford Keynote Address | Facilitated by Academic Services | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Auditorium
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters: Lorene McNulty | [email protected] | Professional Learning
Location: Riverside High School Auditorium
Description: This session focuses on the integral role of feedback in teacher artisanship, aligned with Rutherford's 23 key themes of Artisan Themes.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Auditorium
  *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
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2:15pm EDT

LR - Building Strong Attendance Teams | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Exec. Director; Kafi Hill | [email protected] | Lead School Social Worker
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Participants will engage in ongoing reflection and application throughout the session. Assessments will include completing attendance team evaluation tools, participating in collaborative discussions and case study analyses, developing a school-based attendance improvement action plan, and completing exit reflections that identify implementation priorities and next steps.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Social Workers, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Riverside High School

2:15pm EDT

LR26 Grading in Infinite Campus: Supporting Teachers | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Albert Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director, Research and Accountability; Nelson Surles | [email protected] | Director, Data Intergration & Accountability; Priscilla_Thompson | [email protected] | Student Information Systems Coordinator
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Participants will learn how to guide teachers in implementing district grading expectations, troubleshoot common grading concerns, and use grading data to support student progress monitoring and informed decision-making.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): PowerSchool-Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Riverside High School

2:15pm EDT

LR-MTSS 101 and Beyond: Building a Coherent System to Support Every Student- Using your FAM-S Results with Purpose | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School TBD
LIMITED
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: Participants will develop practical skills to: Identify gaps in core instruction and schoolwide systems before moving to intervention. Facilitate or strengthen data-based conversations with staff. Align academic and behavior supports into one cohesive system rather than separate initiatives.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School TBD

2:15pm EDT

LR26 Strengthening LEA Leadership in IEP Meetings: From Compliance to Impact | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Principal Supervisors; School Leadership | Riverside High School TBD
LIMITED
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
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: Riverside High School TBD
Description: Administrators will build and apply skills in effective IEP meeting facilitation, including maintaining a student-centered focus, guiding team discussion toward compliant and actionable decisions, and ensuring all required components of the IEP process are appropriately addressed.
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, Principals
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School TBD

2:15pm EDT

LR26_Policy Lifecycle: Development, Adoption, Revision, Implementation | Facilitated by Chief of Staff | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School TBD
LIMITED
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Cierra Ojijo | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director; Dr. Deborah Pitman | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: Policy Lifecycle: Development, Adoption, Revision, Implementation
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Operations, Safety, DPS Adopted Resources, Fiscal Responsibility
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School TBD

2:15pm EDT

Title IX: Leading with Clarity | Facilitated by Human Resources | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room 214
LIMITED
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Karin Beckett | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Riverside High School Room 214
Description: Title IX Training for Principals
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School Room 214

3:10pm EDT

LR26 Navigating Infinite Campus for District Leaders | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School
Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT
Presenters: Al Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director of Research & Accountability; Nelson Surles | [email protected] | Director of Data Integration & Accountability; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | SIS Coordinator
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Participants will learn strategies for improving efficiency within the Infinite Campus platform, reducing time spent searching for information, and support informed decision-making at the district level. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to confidently navigate the system and apply practical techniques.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): PowerSchool-Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents
Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School
 


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