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Durham Public Schools PL
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Wednesday, August 19
 

8:00am EDT

ESL PLC (NCDPI Literacy Instructional Standards Training) | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Staff Development Center M1 and M9
LIMITED
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | ESL Instructional Facilitator, Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | ESL Instructional Facilitator, Elementary; Courtney Chavez | [email protected] | ESL Coordinator
Location: Staff Development Center M1 and M9
Description: ESL Teachers will learn about the relationship between the new ELA/Literacy standards and the English Language Development standards.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): 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: Teachers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am EDT
Staff Development Center M1 and M9

8:30am EDT

Glenn Elementary School - August 19th PLC Session | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School RPC
LIMITED
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School RPC
Description: Teachers will work together to study DPS's PLC rubric.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Glenn Elementary School RPC

8:30am EDT

GMS PLC Evaluations and Next Steps | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Justine Daniel | [email protected] | T & L Coach; Kia Barfield | [email protected] | Math Instructional Coach
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: In this session teachers will unpack one priority standard, sequence the knowledge and skills, and design scaffolded experiences that lead every learner to the standard’s full cognitive demand.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center

8:30am EDT

Mangum Elementary: PLC Day | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | TL Coacj; Matthew Jones | [email protected] | AP; Gwen Dorman | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center
Description: To familiarize ourselves with the new PLC rubric and to self-assess our PLC as baseline data and To use Panorama’s AI tool to support data analysis and planning that will meet student needs
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center

9:00am EDT

Corrective Reading Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Githens Middle School TBD
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Githens Middle School TBD
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
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Githens Middle School TBD

9:00am EDT

Reading Mastery Training | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Other... TBD
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Other... TBD
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
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Other... TBD

1:00pm EDT

Study Sync Training (English I and English II Teachers Only) | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Heidi Perez | [email protected] | Director of Instructional Systems; Beth Spataro | [email protected] | 6-12 Literacy Specialist
Location: Jordan High School
Description: Required for all English I and English II teachers, this StudySync training will familiarize participants with the platform’s instructional tools, lessons, and resources. Because the use of district-provided resources is non-negotiable, this session will help teachers develop the confidence and proficiency needed to use StudySync effectively in support of engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor, MTSS, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Jordan High School
 


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