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: Charlene Martin-Klein | charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Location: Riverside High School Room B225 Description: Already familiar with an inquiry model? Now it’s time to refine your skills and design your next inquiry! In this hands-on workshop, K–12 educators will collaborate with peers to develop and refine inquiry-based units for the upcoming school year. Using a planning toolkit and expert guidance, you’ll walk away with a fully developed inquiry—complete with compelling questions, sources, assessments, and activities—ready to engage your students. This session is ideal for teachers looking to bring more student-driven inquiry into their curriculum. Subject Area(s): Social Studies Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning 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: Coaches, Teachers