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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, August 4
 

8:30am EDT

Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Practice | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lucas Middle School
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: CMSTEMP | [email protected] | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This session is designed for any staff working in or supporting a Montessori school in an instructional role. It provides a broad understanding of the principles that guide Montessori Instruction
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners in a Montessori Environment | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lucas Midd
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Katie McClure | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator; Wendi Love | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Participants will learn about the experience of being an English Learner, the language acquisition process, and its relationship to the Montessori model. They will explore culturally relevant teaching practices and learn instructional strategies that teach academic language in the content. There will also be time allotted to plan and create works to use for English Learners in the Montessori classroom.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

Consistency, Continuity, and Coherence: The Science of Reading in Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Curriculum and Instruction; Little River Elementary School; Mentors; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School | Luc
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Linda Zankowsky | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This full day session will offer an extensive framework for comprehensive reading instruction in child-centered Montessori classrooms. Participants will leave with a series of questions that they can use in their schools to evaluate their school wide approach to teaching reading and develop plans for filling in identified gaps.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

Personalized Learning: Work Plans & Shelf Work – Adolescent | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Lucas Middle School; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lucas Middle School TBA
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Julia Champion | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

Personalized Learning: Work Plans & Shelf Work – Elementary | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Little River Elementary School; Morehead Elementary School | Lucas Middle School TBA
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; India French-Adams | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Practice | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lucas Middle School
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: CMSTEMP | [email protected] | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This session is designed for any staff working in or supporting a Montessori school in an instructional role. It provides a broad understanding of the principles that guide Montessori Instruction
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA
 


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