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: Sashi Rayasam | sashi_rayasam@dpsnc.net | Director-ESL; Katelin McClure | katelin_mcclure@dpsnc.net | Secondary Instructional Facilitator-ESL; Wendi Love | wendi_love@dpsnc.net | Instructional Facilitator-ESL; Mia Morris | mia_morris@dpsnc.net | CTE Lead Coordinator; Darian Harris | darian_harris@dpsnc.net | Director of Career and Technical Education Location: Other... Old Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Road Durham, NC 27712) Description: SIOP Training (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) is designed to help educators effectively teach English Learners (ELs) alongside their peers by integrating language development with academic content. Through practical strategies and structured lesson planning, participants learn how to make grade-level content accessible while promoting English language acquisition. SIOP training supports educators in creating engaging, inclusive classrooms where all students can thrive. Subject Area(s): CTE Topic(s): English Learner Services, Curriculum and Instruction Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade Targeted Roles: Teachers