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Durham Public Schools PL
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.

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Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Henrietta Scott | [email protected] | Literacy Coach; Sheree Doman | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: https://t.ly/CW1R2
Description: This virtual professional learning session centers on deepening educators’ understanding and implementation of the Build the Field (BtF) phase within the Explicit Teaching Model. Participants will explore how to activate and expand students’ background knowledge, introduce key vocabulary, and establish context to prepare learners for new concepts and texts. Through modeling, collaboration, and reflection, teachers will develop strategies to make learning more meaningful and accessible, ensuring all students are equipped with the foundational knowledge needed for success.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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