Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Rebecca Stone | [email protected] | teaching and learning coach; Tawauna Stewart | [email protected] | principal
Location: Rogers-Herr Middle School
Description: Operational, curricular, and community building discussion and consensus building for team leads and school leadership at Rogers Herr Middle School
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Data Analysis, Effective Feedback Strategies, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, School Counselors, Teachers

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | AP
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School
Description: We will focus on ensuring a strong culture and climate for student success.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building, Operations
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Wendi Love | [email protected] | Secondary ESL Instructional Facilitator; Katie McClure | [email protected] | Elementary ESL Instructional Facilitator
Location: Other... TBD
Description: Participants will learn how to utilize the Snorkl online tool to facilitate student thinking, talking, and writing with instant feedback on demonstrations of learning.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Beginning Teachers, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
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: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Presenters: Heidi Perez | [email protected] | Director of Instructional Systems; Beth Spataro | [email protected] | School Support Specialist; Jacqueline Aponte | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M8
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. This interactive session combines platform navigation, real-world data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants will engage in guided exploration of reporting tools, analyze sample data sets and instructional scenarios, and discuss leadership moves that support effective implementation and continuous improvement. Opportunities for reflection, discussion, and action planning will help participants connect the learning directly to their school contexts.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, MTSS, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Magnet Coordinator
Location: The School for Creative Studies
Description: This professional learning session provides educators with an understanding of the purpose and history of magnet schools, the unique mission of The School for Creative Studies, and the role of our Content Through Creativity theme in teaching and learning. Participants will explore research-based strategies for fostering creativity, examine practical tools for integrating the magnet theme into daily instruction, and collaborate with colleagues to apply these ideas to their own classrooms. By the end of the session, teachers will be equipped to design engaging learning experiences that reflect the SCS magnet vision while supporting student thinking, creativity, and achievement.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Building Learning System Capacity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 105
Description: If TCs have students from their schools who register for CDM, they will need to attend this training to prepare for administering the EOC. TCs will be notified in advance if they have students to sign up.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)