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Durham Public Schools PL
Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

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Tuesday, July 28
 

9:00am EDT

Exiting More ELs: Multiple Measure Tool for Administrators | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/TIbla
LIMITED
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of English Learner Services; Courtney Chavez | [email protected] | ESL Compliance and Testing Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/TIbla
Description: Administrators will learn about DPI's new Multiple Measure Tool process, an observation-based method in which students meeting the criteria can exit ESL status before making a 4.5 on the ACCESS test.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Data, Equity, Results: Building Achievement Gap Plans That Drive Impact | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/lH0KT
LIMITED
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Cherice Artis | [email protected] | K-12 School Counseling Coordinator
Location: https://t.ly/lH0KT
Description: Participants will build practical skills to design and implement equity focused Achievement Gap Plans. By the end of the session, school counselors will be able to use data to create targeted plans and define measurable outcomes that demonstrate progress in closing achievement gaps.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors
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: School Counselors
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Guided Math Groups: Small-Group Instruction That Meets Every Learner | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Maekrisha Jones | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional development session equips K–5th grade teachers with the knowledge and tools to implement effective guided math groups in their classrooms. Participants will explore how to structure small-group instruction, use data to form flexible, needs-based groupings, and design targeted mini-lessons that address specific skill gaps and extend learning for advanced students. The session will also cover management strategies for running independent/rotation stations while working with a small group, ensuring the whole classroom stays productively engaged.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Effective Feedback Strategies, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

3:00pm EDT

mCLASS Overview: Data-Driven Reading Assessment & Progress Monitoring | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School PLC Room
LIMITED
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Literacy Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School PLC Room
Description: This professional development session prepares K–5th grade teachers to administer, interpret, and act on mCLASS Amplify assessment data (DIBELS/literacy benchmarks, progress monitoring, and diagnostic tools). Participants will learn how to navigate the mCLASS platform, administer assessments with fidelity, interpret student reports and dashboards, and translate that data into instructional decisions — including grouping students for intervention and adjusting core reading instruction based on results.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School PLC Room
 


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