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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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Monday, August 10
 

8:00am EDT

Instructional Leadership Academy: August 2026 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Northern High School Media
Monday August 10, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Lorene McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Northern High School Media
Description: Coaches will refine their skills in coaching and curriculum
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Monday August 10, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Northern High School Media

8:30am EDT

Responsive Classroom Training part 1 | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School; Club Boulevard Elementary | E.K. Powe Elementary School
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rob Weldon | [email protected] | Principal
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School
Description: For EK Powe or Club teachers attending Responsive Classroom training in August to receive CEUs
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, School Counselors, Teachers
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School

8:30am EDT

Montessori Instructional Assistants Training Day 1 | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Little River Elementary School; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori School TBA
FILLING
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Crsytal Isom-Adu | [email protected] | Facilitator; Justin Tosco | [email protected] | Facilitator; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: George Watts Montessori School TBA
Description: This is a three day session for Instructional Assistants and ECIAs at Montessori Elementary Schools (Watts, Morehead, or Little River) ONLY. Staff are eligible for stipend pay for this training.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
George Watts Montessori School TBA

8:30am EDT

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Initial 2-Day (Day 1) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques. Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others. Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
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: Assistants, Teachers
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

9:00am EDT

Option 1: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Traditional Calendar Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

1:30pm EDT

Option 1: Fall RtA- Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the Fall Read-to-Achieve Alternate Assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

2:30pm EDT

Option 1: Grade 3 Portfolio - Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio throughout the school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 10, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 


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