Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

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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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

Riverside High School

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

*None (Non-Instructional), PowerSchool-Infinite Campus

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/S4WSv

10:45am EDT

LR26 Supplementing Core with Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Instructional coaches; School Leadership | Riverside High School

LIMITED

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT

Riverside High School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Sequeria Lawler | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Amanda Bowers | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Move beyond the "rotation schedule" and transform small group instruction into a high-impact engine for student growth. This session provides school leaders with the tools to ensure small group time is a targeted extension of rigorous Tier 1 standards rather than a departure from core content. Participants will examine effective models across subject areas, learn to distinguish between simple engagement and deep learning, and identify the "look-fors" of high-quality, data-driven differentiation.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Leads, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School

Mathematics, Leadership | Science, Leadership | ELA, Leadership

10:45am EDT

LR26 Leading with Insight: Using Data and Observation to Accelerate EL Exits | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School

LIMITED

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT

Riverside High School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of K-12 EL Services; Matthew Hunt | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Administrators will learn about DPI's new Multiple Measure Tool process, an observation-based method in which students who have missed meeting the 4.5 exit criteria on the ACCESS.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Data Analysis, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School

Mathematics, Leadership | Science, Leadership | Social Studies, Leadership | ELA, Leadership

10:45am EDT

LR26 Panorama Solara | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT

Riverside High School

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director, Professional Learning
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Preview the Panorama AI tool Solara and see how it can streamline and customize planning based on specific student data.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

10:45am EDT

LR26 Personalized Pathways: Navigating NCcareers and Implementing Career Development Plans | Facilitated by Career Technical Education | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School

LIMITED

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT

Riverside High School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Darian Harris | [email protected] | Director of Career and Technical Education; Mia Morris | [email protected] | Coordinator Career and Technical Education
Location: Riverside High School
Description: This session will guide principals and instructional leaders through the transition to NCcareers, North Carolina's state-aligned career planning platform. Participants will learn how NCcareers enhances career awareness, academic planning, and work-based learning opportunities for all students.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, MTSS, School Counselors, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Directors, Principals, School Counselors

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

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

Riverside High School

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

*None (Non-Instructional), Leadership

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

Riverside High School

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

*None (Non-Instructional), PowerSchool-Infinite Campus

2:15pm EDT

LR26: Artificial Intelligence Best Practices | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Bethesda Elementary School; C.C. Spaulding Elementary; Carrington Middle School; Durham Early College of Health Sciences; E.K. Powe Elementary School; Easley Elemen

LIMITED

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Riverside High School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Ron Wahlen | [email protected] | Director of Digital Teaching and Learning
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming teaching, learning, and school leadership. This session is designed for principals and assistant principals who want to better understand the opportunities, challenges, and best practices for AI implementation in K–12 schools. Participants will explore district guidelines for staff, students, and families; examine leading AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, NotebookLM, etc., and learn how AI can support productivity, communication, instructional planning, and personalized learning. School leaders will also discuss critical considerations related to privacy, academic integrity, equity, and responsible AI use to ensure AI enhances effective teaching and learning.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Media Coordinators
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Riverside High School

Digital Learning Standards, Leadership

2:15pm EDT

LR26 Mike Rutherford's Artisan Teacher | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Riverside High School

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director, Professional Learning
Location: Riverside High School
Description: For PRINCIPALS ONLY: Drawing on Mike Rutherford's The Artisan Teacher, this session explores teaching as a craft that is continuously refined through reflection, intentional practice, and professional growth. Participants will discover practical strategies for strengthening instructional expertise, cultivating professional agency, and creating learning experiences that maximize student success.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Riverside High School

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

2:15pm EDT

LR26 Eureka Squared, Mystery Science, CIBL: Monitoring to Action | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Instructional coaches; School Leadership | Riverside High School

LIMITED

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT

Riverside High School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Sequeria Lawler | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Amanda Bowers | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Participants will develop skills in accessing and interpreting platform-based instructional and assessment data, monitoring curriculum implementation, and using reporting tools to guide schoolwide instructional decisions. Leaders will strengthen their ability to identify trends, facilitate data-informed conversations with teachers and PLCs, and create actionable next steps that improve student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Leadership, MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Leads, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:15pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School

Mathematics, Leadership | Science, Leadership

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

Riverside High School

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

*None (Non-Instructional), PowerSchool-Infinite Campus

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/a2krR

3:10pm EDT

LR26 Mike Rutherford's Artisan Teacher | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT

Riverside High School

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

3:10pm EDT

LR26 One district, many voices: Strengthening school belonging through language justice | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT

Riverside High School

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director, Professional Learning
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Participants will understand how language shapes their lives, communities, and school environments. They will learn language access and language justice definitions and concepts, as well as skills and practices to support improved multilingual outcomes in DPS.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Dual Language Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

3:10pm EDT

LR26 Panorama Overview | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT

Riverside High School

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director, Professional Learning
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Learn to use the Panorama platform to support Student Success, Interventions, attendance and more.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT
Riverside High School

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership