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Assessments-Data-Accountability [clear filter]
Monday, January 23
 

2:45pm EST

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Jan]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Monday January 23, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Sunday, February 5
 

2:45pm EST

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Feb.]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Sunday February 5, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Monday, February 27
 

2:45pm EST

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Feb.]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Monday February 27, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Sunday, March 5
 

2:45pm EST

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Mar]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Sunday March 5, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Sunday, March 19
 

2:45pm EDT

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Mar]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Sunday March 19, 2023 2:45pm - 11:49pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Sunday, April 2
 

2:45pm EDT

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[APR.]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Sunday April 2, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Sunday, April 23
 

2:45pm EDT

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Apr.]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Sunday April 23, 2023 2:45pm - 3:54pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Sunday, May 7
 

2:45pm EDT

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[May]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Sunday May 7, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Sunday, May 21
 

2:45pm EDT

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[May]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Sunday May 21, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Wednesday, August 9
 

9:00am EDT

Beginning of Grade 3-Traditional Calendar-OPTION 1
To provide training for Test Coordinators on the planning and administration of the BOG3 assessment.

Wednesday August 9, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road M9

1:00pm EDT

Read to Achieve (RtA)-Fall-All Elementary-OPTION 1
To provide training for Test Coordinators on the planning and administration of the RtA assessment.

Wednesday August 9, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road M9

2:00pm EDT

Grade 3 Portfolio-All Elementary-OPTION 1
To provide training for Test Coordinators on how to utilize and administer the Grade 3 Portfolio.

Wednesday August 9, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road
 
Monday, August 14
 

8:00am EDT

Benchmark Tracker Set-up Training - SPECIALTY HS
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for setting up trackers for the 2023-24 school year.

Monday August 14, 2023 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road

11:00am EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online - SPECIALTY HS
Ensure Data Managers, Counselors and Test Coordinators understand the policies regarding dropping students from EOC courses and the implications of doing so after the 10th day for semester courses or 20th day for year long courses. Provide course codes for EOC courses and reminders for online and Credit Recovery EOC courses.

Monday August 14, 2023 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road
 
Thursday, August 17
 

9:00am EDT

Beginning of Grade 3-Traditional Calendar-OPTION 2
To provide training for Test Coordinators on the planning and administration of the BOG3 assessment.

Thursday August 17, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

1:00pm EDT

Read to Achieve (RtA)-Fall-All Elementary-OPTION 2
To provide training for Test Coordinators on the planning and administration of the RtA assessment.

Thursday August 17, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

2:00pm EDT

Grade 3 Portfolio-All Elementary-OPTION 2
To provide training for Test Coordinators on the planning and administration of the BOG3 assessment.

Thursday August 17, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, August 29
 

11:05am EDT

CC Spaulding K mClass Training

This session is to learn about mClass testing.

Tuesday August 29, 2023 11:05am - 11:50am EDT
C.C. Spaulding Elementary 209

1:30pm EDT

CC Spaulding 1/2 mClass Training

to learn about the mClass testing

Tuesday August 29, 2023 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
C.C. Spaulding Elementary 209
 
Thursday, August 31
 

9:30am EDT

Creekside K-5 mClass Refresher for Returning Teachers

mClass refresher for returning teachers to provide overview of new navigation layout and provide refresher on the scoring rules for each measure and practice. New teachers will receive training on the design and purpose of mClass, training of the new layout, and mClass scoring rules before administrating the assessment.

Thursday August 31, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

10:30am EDT

Creekside K-5 mClass-New Teacher Training.

mClass refresher for returning teachers to provide overview of new navigation layout and provide refresher on the scoring rules for each measure and practice. New teachers will receive training on the design and purpose of mClass, training of the new layout, and mClass scoring rules before administrating the assessment.

Thursday August 31, 2023 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

11:00am EDT

OGE-mClass Overview and Implementation
This sessions is an overview of mClass and will include how to administer the mClass reading assessment screener to students in grades K-5.

Thursday August 31, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
 
Friday, September 1
 

11:15am EDT

Morehead Montessori-mClass training-Classroom Teachers and Support Staff
Learn how to provide the different assessments within mClass. We will also discuss the progress monitoring schedule for students too.

Friday September 1, 2023 11:15am - 11:46am EDT
Morehead Montessori Magnet School 4

2:30pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! mCLASS DIBELS 8th Training for K-5 Literacy/ELA Teachers
In this session, Ignite Online Academy! K-5 Literacy/ELA will (1) learn how to utilize proper scoring procedures for D8 measures; (2) navigate the Online Assessment Management Portal for assessment, reporting, and progress monitoring; and (3) reflect on the invalidation process to preempt potential administrative errors.

Friday September 1, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, September 5
 

2:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/MClass Training Part 1

Introduce new teachers to how to log into Amplify and navigate Amplify to test students on MClass. In addition, to review two components of MClass along with the scoring information.

Tuesday September 5, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary School Media Center
 
Wednesday, September 6
 

8:00am EDT

Lyons Farm -mClass Training

Navigating Platform, Scoring Procedures, Additional information

Wednesday September 6, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Lyon's Farm Elementary 1128

8:30am EDT

YE Smith: mClass Refresher Course 2023

Teachers will Utilize proper scoring procedures for D8 measures Navigate the Online Assessment Management Portal for assessment, reporting, and progress monitoring. Reflect on the invalidation process to preempt potential administrative errors

Wednesday September 6, 2023 8:30am - 2:05pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School PLC Lab Rm. 209
 
Tuesday, September 19
 

2:30pm EDT

E.K. Powe-PowerTeacher Pro Training
New teacher support on inputting grades and creating progress reports.

Tuesday September 19, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School
 
Tuesday, October 31
 

12:00pm EDT

23-24 DPS SLP Peer Review #1 CORE: Comparing Policies and Practices

As a result of this activity, the participating SLP will be able to compare SLP evaluation reports to Durham Public Schools and NC Department of Public Instruction (March 2021; p. 9-13, 62-70) assessment guidelines and procedures through an objective and supportive checklist- based review process. The DPS VPR process strives to ensure:1. consistent application of Durham Public Schools and NC Department of Public Instruction (March 2021; p. 9-13, 62-70) assessment guidelines and procedures through an objective and supportive checklist-based peer review process.2. continuous growth of DPS SLP knowledge of evaluative practices necessary for conducting a child- centered evaluation plan, for any age/ school setting.3. participating SLPs can identify the formal/ informal measures used at any level, describe the relevant and significant data the formal/ informal measures provide, and analyze the assessment summary for parent- friendly communication of measure outcomes and a Golden Thread of clear and consistent descriptions of student performance throughout the report.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 128
 
Tuesday, December 5
 

2:45pm EST

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Dec.]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Tuesday December 5, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Friday, December 8
 

9:00am EST

ACCESS - EARLY OPTIONAL Training 1 - Max 1 TC per School

TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the ACCESS assessments.

Friday December 8, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110

3:00pm EST

Alternate ACCESS - EARLY OPTIONAL Training 1 - Max 1 TC per School - SELECT Schools

TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the Alternate ACCESS assessments.

Friday December 8, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, December 11
 

9:00am EST

ACCESS - EARLY OPTIONAL Training 2 - Max 1 TC per School

TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the ACCESS assessments.

Monday December 11, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110

3:00pm EST

Alternate ACCESS - EARLY OPTIONAL Training 2 - Max 1 TC per School - SELECT Schools

TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the Alternate ACCESS assessments.

Monday December 11, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, December 19
 

2:45pm EST

YE Smith Elementary Staff Meetings (Bi-monthly)[Dec.]

Faculty and Staff will meet Bi-Monthly to address School Improvement Goals as well as receive professional development based on the SIP Goals of the building.

Tuesday December 19, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School RM. 207 A
 
Wednesday, January 3
 

2:30am EST

YE Smith: Access Testing Refresher Training

Refresher training for Access Testing for this school year (23-24)

Wednesday January 3, 2024 2:30am - 3:30am EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School C207

3:00pm EST

YE Smith: mClass Refresher Course 2023 Part 2

Teachers will Utilize proper scoring procedures for D8 measures Navigate the Online Assessment Management Portal for assessment, reporting, and progress monitoring. Reflect on the invalidation process to preempt potential administrative errors

Wednesday January 3, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School C210
 
Tuesday, January 9
 

9:00am EST

ACCESS Training - Elementary; Middle; DSA & Year Round - Required

TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the ACCESS assessments.

Tuesday January 9, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1

3:00pm EST

Alternate ACCESS Training - SELECT Elementary; Middle; DSA & Year Round - Required

TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the Alternate ACCESS assessments.

Tuesday January 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1
 
Friday, January 12
 

12:00pm EST

23-24 DPS SLP Peer Review #2 CORE: Formulating Child- Centered Evaluation Plans for All School Settings

As a result of this activity, the participating SLP will be able to compare SLP evaluation reports to Durham Public Schools and NC Department of Public Instruction (March 2021; p. 9-13, 62-70) assessment guidelines and procedures through an objective and supportive checklist- based review process.

Friday January 12, 2024 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bacon Street 128
 
Monday, January 29
 

2:45am EST

Spring Valley January Staff - 4If you believe you can achieve4;

Information session from DPS Lead Analyst

Monday January 29, 2024 2:45am - 3:45pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary 132
 
Friday, March 8
 

1:00pm EST

PDSA Extended Planning Cycle

Grade Level PLCs will meet to analyze student data and complete Panorama Intervention Plans and student IRPs.

Friday March 8, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
 
Friday, March 22
 

12:00pm EDT

23-24 DPS SLP Peer Review #3 CORE: Parent-Friendly Communication of Measure Outcomes and A 4Golden Thread4 of Clear and Consistent Descriptions of Student Performance

As a result of this activity, the participating SLP will be able to compare SLP evaluation reports to Durham Public Schools and NC Department of Public Instruction (March 2021; p. 9-13, 62-70) assessment guidelines and procedures through an objective and supportive checklist- based review process.

Friday March 22, 2024 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 128
 
Thursday, April 4
 

3:30pm EDT

Research & Accountability - EVAAS Roster Verification for Principals
This optional session is intended for principals, or their designee, who will be responsible for facilitating / monitoring the Roster Verification process within their buildings.

Thursday April 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, May 6
 

1:00pm EDT

DPS SLP CORE; YEAR END REVIEW; MBHS; END-OF-YEAR EVENTS & NATIONAL SLP DAY

PRESENT AND CELEBRATE STUDENT AND CLINICIAN GROWTH; MAY IS BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH; NATIONAL SLP DAY; END OF YEAR REPORTS, POCEDURES; ESY; TRANSITIONS; COMPLIANCE & EC FILE REVIEWS; DATA DOCUMENTATION

Monday May 6, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 128
 
Friday, June 7
 

12:00pm EDT

23-24 DPS SLP Peer Review #4 CORE: Parent-Friendly Communication of Measure Outcomes and A 4Golden Thread4 of Clear and Consistent Descriptions of Student Performance

As a result of this activity, the participating SLP will be able to compare SLP evaluation reports to Durham Public Schools and NC Department of Public Instruction (March 2021; p. 9-13, 62-70) assessment guidelines and procedures through an objective and supportive checklist- based review process.

Friday June 7, 2024 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 128
 


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