Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Karen Thompson | [email protected] | OEE Director; April Cheek | [email protected] | EC Pre-K Director; Melissa Anders | [email protected] | EC PK Facilitator; Renee Harris | [email protected] | EC PK Facilitator; Qushanna Glass | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; Michelle Meade | [email protected] | Pre-K Coach; Shewahn Lee | [email protected] | Transition to K Facilitator; Lamisa Cameron | [email protected] | Universal Programming Facilitator
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School
Description: Preschool teachers and the OEE leadership team will review and discuss the OEE department goals for the year, the first 10-days checklist, preschool updates, health and safety requirements, and state DCDEE licensure rules, PLC, curriculum, and EC non-negotiables for the 2026-2027 school year. Preschool teachers will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions so they are prepared for their students and families to begin the school year.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Exceptional Children, Health and Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: various | [email protected] | Specialists and Directors
Location: Other... Year Round Schools
Description: Instructional Staff will gather in content specific groups to receive curriculum updates, consider priority standards and plan for the first unit of instruction
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Assessment for 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: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Ron Wahlen | [email protected] | Director of Digital Teaching and Learning; Kim Gugino | [email protected] | Media Lead and Media Coordinator
Location: Eastway Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will explore district guidelines for staff, students, and families; examine leading AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, etc., and learn how AI can support productivity, communication, instructional planning, and personalized learning.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Media Coordinators, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
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, Instructional Coaches, Leads, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers