Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: asdf
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Jeremy Teetor | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: asdf
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: asdf
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Alina Castillo | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Beth Spataro | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Dr. Emma Refvem | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: This session equips middle school leaders with the tools and structures needed to implement a highly effective and productive enrichment period that drives student growth and proficiency in ELA, Math, and Science 8. Participants will explore strategic scheduling models that maximize instructional time and ensure targeted support for all learners. The session will highlight best practices for monitoring student progress and leveraging district resources—including ALEKS, i-Ready, Reading Plus, and StudySync—to personalize learning pathways across content areas. Leaders will also learn how to facilitate impactful student data chats and support teachers in using real-time data to design responsive, small-group instruction in ELA, math, and science.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

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)

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

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)

Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: asdf
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals