Durham Public Schools PL

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. 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: 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