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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 11
 

8:30am EDT

Responsive Classroom Training part 2 | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School; Club Boulevard Elementary | E.K. Powe Elementary School
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 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
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School

8:30am EDT

Montessori Instructional Assistants Training Day 2 | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Little River Elementary School; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori School TBA
FILLING
Tuesday August 11, 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
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
George Watts Montessori School TBA

8:30am EDT

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Initial 2-Day (Day 2) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 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
Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

9:00am EDT

Exiting More ELs: Multiple Measure Tool for School Administrators | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Other... TBD
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of English Learner Services; Courtney Chavez | [email protected] | ESL Compliance and Testing Specialist
Location: Other... TBD
Description: School teams 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: 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: Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Other... TBD

9:00am EDT

Corrective Reading Virtual Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location:
Description: Corrective Reading is an explicit, direct-instruction remedial intervention program designed for students in grade 3 and above who are reading below grade level. It focuses on two core strands: decoding and comprehension. Participants will learn how to deliver the program to SWD with fidelity and how to progress monitor students' progress in relation to their IEP goals.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Substitute Teachers, Teachers
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

10:30am EDT

Experienced English Learners (LTELs) | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Other... TBD
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | Secondary ESL Instructional Facilitator
Location: Other... TBD
Description: Participants will learn about the profiles and needs of Experienced English Learners, formerly known as Long-Term English Learners (students who have had EL status for 6+ years). Focus will be on practical strategies for supporting Experienced ELs, including recommendations for course scheduling, interventions, and addressing social-emotional and academic language needs.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Other... TBD

1:00pm EDT

Goal Setting for Schools | Facilitated by CISS: Continuous Improvement and School Support | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/rU7Z2
LIMITED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Hall | [email protected] | Director of School Innovation; Nelson Surles | [email protected] | Director of Data Integration
Location: https://t.ly/rU7Z2
Description: In this session, we will review our systems for goal setting for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

August 19 PLC Prep Session | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/NQFVd
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters: Lorene Mcnulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/NQFVd
Description: Run through the facilitator guides, ask questions and gain confidence in facilitating the PLC Session on August 19.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Reading Mastery Virtual Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location:
Description: Reading Mastery is a direct instruction reading program featuring three core components: the Reading Strand, the Language Arts Strand, and the Literature Strand. Participants will learn how to deliver the program to SWD with fidelity and how to progress monitor students' progress in relation to their IEP goals.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Substitute Teachers, Teachers
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 


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