Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

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8:00am EDT

District Behavior Support PLC: Reset, Refocus, Reigniting Leaders | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Bacon Street 54

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Bacon Street 54

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kendra Suggs-Shealey | [email protected] | Sistrict Intervention & Support Coordinator
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Participants will explore evidence-based strategies, analyze real-world scenarios, share resources, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance student outcomes. This session emphasizes practical tools, relationship-centered approaches, and consistent implementation to build positive learning environments across schools.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities, Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Leads

Monday August 17, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

*None (Non-Instructional), PLC Professional Learning Communities, Team Building

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8:30am EDT

Creekside nuts and bolts, BOY 2026 | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT

Creekside Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Staff will review protocols for how we do business.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Team Building

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8:30am EDT

Lakeview School: Align, Act, and Achieve: 2026 - 2027 Retreat Kick-Off | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Gym

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Lakeview School Gym

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal; Mr. Michael Irving | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Ms. Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Ms. Sheila Brockers-White | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lakeview School Gym
Description: Align, Act, and Achieve is our beginning-of-year professional development retreat designed to bring our school community together around a shared vision, clear expectations, and purposeful action for a successful school year. During this retreat, staff will Align around schoolwide expectations, district and school policies, and the practices that create a consistent, supportive learning environment for all students. We will Act by strengthening our understanding and application of explicit teaching, with a focus on providing students with clear instruction, modeling, guided practice, and meaningful feedback. Finally, we will Achieve by connecting our collective commitments to the daily actions and instructional practices that support student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Explicit Teaching, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Professional Learning System and Processes, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lakeview School Gym

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8:30am EDT

Neal Middle Opening Session | Facilitated by Neal Middle School | Neal Middle School | Neal Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Neal Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Stacie Warner | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Neal Middle School Media Center
Description: Teachers will receive back to school info, EC and ESL Training, Character Strong Refresher, RPS Refresher, Infinite Campus, etc
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Digital Teaching and Learning, Infinite Campus, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, MTSS, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Neal Middle School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability, Digital Teaching and Learning, Infinite Campus, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, MTSS, Standards Aligned Instruction

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/UBtW7
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8:30am EDT

Forest View Opening Session | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Library

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30pm EDT

Forest View Elementary School Library

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: James Boyce | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Forest View Elementary School Library
Description: Principal will welcome the staff and lead them in a high level data based review of student learning and TWC data from the 2025-26 school year.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA , *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Data Analysis, Operations
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School Library

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA , Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | *None (Non-Instructional), Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EDT

Mangum Elementary Kick Off 26-27 | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT

Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | AP
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center
Description: Mangum Staff will learn about expectations and district alignment for the 26-27 school year.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Customer Service, Explicit Teaching, PLC Professional Learning Communities, Team Building, Communication Skills, Exceptional Children, Leadership, MTSS, Operations
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center

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10:00am EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD
Description: Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement. Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School TBD

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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10:30am EDT

Forest View Information For Success | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Library

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Forest View Elementary School Library

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: James Boyce | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Forest View Elementary School Library
Description: Principal Boyce will highlight high impact features of the staff handbook
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Human Resources, Operations
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Forest View Elementary School Library

*None (Non-Instructional), Human Resources, Operations

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10:30am EDT

Forest View Safety and Security | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Music Room

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

Forest View Elementary School Music Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jose Nambo | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Forest View Elementary School Music Room
Description: Mr. Nambo will describe safety and security policies in the areas of behavior management, fire drills, tornadoes, earthquakes and school wide safety
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Forest View Elementary School Music Room

*None (Non-Instructional), Safety

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11:00am EDT

Neal MS PLC #1 | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Neal Middle School | Neal Middle School Lower 6th grade hallway

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Neal Middle School Lower 6th grade hallway

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Corey Barringer | [email protected] | AP for EC Dept. at Neal
Location: Neal Middle School Lower 6th grade hallway
Description: Review EC teacher/case manager expectations including 10 day checklist, compliance, scheduling IEP meetings this year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Neal Middle School Lower 6th grade hallway

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/oupCD
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11:15am EDT

504s, IEPs, and EL Plans; Student Services Update | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Auditorium

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT

Jordan High School Auditorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Carmen Ramos | [email protected] | School Counselor; Jennifer Painter | [email protected] | ESL Department Leader; Briana Howard | [email protected] | Lead School Counselor; Christopher Norwood | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Jordan High School Auditorium
Description: This session will review teachers' roles and responsibilities in implementing 504 Plans, IEPs, and English Learner (EL) Plans. Participants will learn where to access student plans, understand expectations for implementing accommodations and participating in required meetings, and receive important Student Services updates for the 2026-27 school year. All certified staff are required to attend one of the two sessions.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Social Emotional, Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Jordan High School Auditorium

*None (Non-Instructional), English Learner Services, Social Emotional, Exceptional Children

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11:15am EDT

Instructional Walkthrough Tool | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Room 152

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT

Jordan High School Room 152

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Adonis Blue | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Jordan High School Room 152
Description: Instructional walkthroughs provide valuable insight into schoolwide instructional trends and support continuous improvement. Participants will learn about the Durham Public Schools Instructional Walkthrough Tool, review the instructional look-fors, understand the purpose and process of walkthroughs, and explore how walkthrough data is used to inform coaching, professional learning, and school improvement efforts.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Jordan High School Room 152

*None (Non-Instructional), Curriculum and Instruction

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11:15am EDT

TalkingPoints: Strengthening Family Engagement Through Multilingual Two-Way Communication | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Room 124

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT

Jordan High School Room 124

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Rebecca Stacy | [email protected] | Librarian
Location: Jordan High School Room 124
Description: Learn how to leverage TalkingPoints, a multilingual two-way messaging platform, to build stronger partnerships with families, support the whole child, and increase meaningful family engagement.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Operations
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, Coaches (Athletic), School Counselors, Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Jordan High School Room 124

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Operations

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12:30pm EDT

Hillandale EC PLC | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Hillandale Elementary School main office conference room

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Hillandale Elementary School main office conference room

Presenters: Julie Haase | [email protected] | ECF
Location: Hillandale Elementary School main office conference room
Description: EC team will gather to discuss appropriate goal development, compliance and instructional practices for our building EC student population.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School main office conference room

*None (Non-Instructional), Standards Aligned Instruction

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1:00pm EDT

Githens Middle School: IEP Meeting Minutes & Rubric | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center

Monday August 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Githens Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Meg Lea | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Dr. Vivianease Major | [email protected] | Assistant Principal - EC Admin
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: Learners will be able to identify required and unnecessary components to be included in IEP meeting minutes.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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1:00pm EDT

Murray Massenburg EC PLC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Bethesda Elementary School; Murray-Massenburg Elementary School | Murray-Massenburg Elementary School TBD

Monday August 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Murray-Massenburg Elementary School TBD

Presenters: Jennifer Savage | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Murray-Massenburg Elementary School TBD
Description: No problem! Use this: Monthly EC PLC to review IEP compliance and documentation, student progress-monitoring data, service delivery and scheduling, and behavioral supports, including FBA/BIP needs. The team will identify concerns, determine next steps, and assign follow-up responsibilities.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Murray-Massenburg Elementary School TBD

*None (Non-Instructional), Exceptional Children

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1:45pm EDT

504s, IEPs, and EL Plans; Student Services Update | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Auditorium

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Jordan High School Auditorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Briana Howard | [email protected] | Lead School Counselor; Carmen Ramos | [email protected] | School Counselor; Jennifer Painter | [email protected] | ESL Department Leader; Christopher Norwood | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Jordan High School Auditorium
Description: This session will review teachers' roles and responsibilities in implementing 504 Plans, IEPs, and English Learner (EL) Plans. Participants will learn where to access student plans, understand expectations for implementing accommodations and participating in required meetings, and receive important Student Services updates for the 2026-27 school year. All certified staff are required to attend one of the two sessions.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Social Emotional, Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Jordan High School Auditorium

*None (Non-Instructional), English Learner Services, Social Emotional, Exceptional Children

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1:45pm EDT

Instructional Walkthrough Tool | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Room 152

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Jordan High School Room 152

Limited Capacity seats available

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Jordan High School Room 152

*None (Non-Instructional), Curriculum and Instruction

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1:45pm EDT

Re-Entry Meetings and School Accountability | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Susan Stewart Taylor | [email protected] | Principal; Sara Huckbody | [email protected] | Assistant Principal of Instruction; Aiyanna Williams | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room
Description: This session will prepare school counselors, the restorative practices coordinator, and the school social worker for the 2026–27 school year by establishing consistent expectations and procedures for student re-entry meetings. Participants will review the purpose, structure, documentation, and collaborative responsibilities associated with supporting students returning from disciplinary removals or extended absences. The workshop will then focus on the school accountability model, emphasizing the counselor's role in improving key performance indicators, including WorkKeys participation and performance, math course rigor, cohort graduation, and strategic student scheduling. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how their daily work contributes to both student success and school accountability outcomes. This session is required for school counselors, the restorative practices coordinator, and the school social worker.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

*None (Non-Instructional), School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy

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1:45pm EDT

TalkingPoints: Strengthening Family Engagement Through Multilingual Two-Way Communication | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Room 124

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Jordan High School Room 124

Limited Capacity seats available

Monday August 17, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Jordan High School Room 124

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Operations

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2:00pm EDT

Creekside crisis training | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Creekside Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Staff will review crisis procedures.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Safety