Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | CISS/Equity Affairs
Location: Riverside High School Auditorium
Description: This session focuses on amplifying student voices and perspectives as vehicles to inform leadership practices and improve student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Matt Hickson | [email protected] | Director
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: This session is ONLY for elementary grades 3-5 math teachers who have signed up for the year-long Modern Classrooms/Eureka2 Partnership. During this 2 day summer training, educators will receive access to a full year of adapted Eureka2 Math​​ materials and will learn practical methods to use ​the Modern Classrooms approach with E​M2 to meet every learner’s needs.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Lorene McNulty | [email protected] | CISS/Professional Learning; Lester Turner | [email protected] | DPS Arts; Dr. Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | CISS/Equity Affairs; Domonique Redmond | [email protected] | Duke Community Affairs; Debbie Goldstein | [email protected] | Duke Community Affairs
Location: Other... Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy Room 04
Description: The Duke-DPS-NAF Summer Institute is a three-day intensive workshop designed to help elementary and secondary educators bring primary source-based activities to their students to increase civic awareness and engagement. The Summer Institute will build on the theme "We the People" as Duke and NAF commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Sessions will focus on how to leverage primary (historical documents, photos, video, etc.) and secondary sources (documentaries, biographies, etc.) into classroom lessons. Sessions will also include an introduction to local Durham history and be supplemented with lectures from several Duke and NCCU faculty with expertise in history and law. This institute will run from Monday June 22-Wednesday June 24.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Digital Teaching and Learning, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Equity, Media Coordinators, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director, Professional Learning; Melissa Radcliff | [email protected] | External Consultant
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Many DPS students are experiencing the challenge of having an incarcerated parent. Leaders will increase their knowledge of what services and programs exist for students, existing gaps, and tools to advocate for the children to improve SEL and academic outcomes.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director, Professional Learning; Santana Batten | [email protected] | External Consultant
Location:
Description: In this session, school leaders will deepen their understanding of i-Ready Inform and its power to drive meaningful student outcomes. Participants will explore what's new in i-Ready Inform and learn how to leverage updated features to gain clearer visibility into student performance. Leaders will build the skills needed to move from data consumption to data action — using i-Ready Inform dashboards and reports to inform decisions around intervention, scheduling, and instructional priorities, equipping their teams to use i-Ready Inform with consistency and fidelity from day one.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Dr. Dietrich Danner | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director, Federal Programs & Community Engagement
Location:
Description: The session invites participants to reflect on and assess the current state of family and community engagement within their schools. Participants will explore and apply evidence-based strategies for building authentic, collaborative partnerships with family and community stakeholders. Through guided reflection and practical activities, participants will develop actionable strategies to strengthen and expand family and community partnership through effective, inclusive engagement practices.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Dr. Ferrell | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Spencer/Dr. Cunningham | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School TBD
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Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Dr. Ferrell | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Spencer/Dr. Cunningham | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School TBD
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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
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Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Dr. Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | CISS/Equity Affairs; Paul Mijumbi | [email protected] | DPS IT; Joseph Lee Hoenig | [email protected] | DPS IT; Deepti Cherukuwada | [email protected] | DPS IT
Location: Riverside High School
Description: This session will focus on presenting a new Equity Data Dashboard--Take an opportunity to learn more about it, test it out and provide feedback before it goes live to the public.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Building Learning System Capacity, Data Analysis, Equity, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals

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: The session will use multiple data sources to show the current state of the Exceptional Children's program in DPS.  We will discuss challenges and strategies for administrators to ensure high level implementation of the 6 pillars of the IDEA in their schools.
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: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
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): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Presenters: Alina Castillo | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Riverside High School TBD
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
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Heidi Perez | [email protected] | Director of Instructional Systems
Location: Riverside High School TBD
Description: Libraries, Literacy, and Leadership helps principals reimagine the school library as a strategic hub for literacy, inquiry, access, and instructional leadership. Leaders will explore how library resources, media coordinator expertise, and disciplinary literacy practices work together to strengthen teaching and learning across content areas while supporting evidence for the NC Principal Evaluation Rubric.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): MTSS, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Media Coordinators, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals

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
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Data Analysis, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

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

Presenters: Anthony White | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director of Auxiliary Services; Clifton Williams | [email protected] | Executive Director of Facilities; McLloyd Bynum | [email protected] | Executive Director of Safety and Security; Devan Mitchell | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director of Construction and Capital Planning
Location: Other... Riverside - Auditorium
Description: The Operational Services session is designed to strengthen collaboration, build shared understanding, and prepare leaders for a successful school year. Participants will review key operational protocols, discuss emerging initiatives, and engage in scenario-based activities to support effective decision-making and problem-solving across departments.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals