Durham Public Schools PL

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 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. 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): MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, 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: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Ashley Stephens | [email protected] | Director; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Christina Richardson | [email protected] | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Support school teams in moving from priority needs to a clear, aligned SIP structure with strong goals, high-leverage action steps, and short-cycle milestones for monitoring implementation and progress.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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)