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.
Presenters: Emily Ericson | emily_ericson@dpsnc.net | High School English Teacher Location: Riverside High School Room B220 Description: Introduces direct instruction strategies and techniques. Participants will learn the definition of direct instruction, when to use it, and its importance. The session includes practical planning exercises, a template for direct instruction, and strategies for student check-ins and differentiation. Be prepared to design and share a lesson with other attendees, implementing skills from the session. Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Explicit Teaching, Increased Rigor (DOK), Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
