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Wednesday, July 26
 

8:00am EDT

Math Pact Chapter 2: Watching What We Say
Participants will explore the wnd chapter of the Math Pact book and discuss how correct and consistant vocabulary benefits our schools.

Wednesday July 26, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Math Pact Chapter 2: Watching What We Say
Participants will explore the wnd chapter of the Math Pact book and discuss how correct and consistant vocabulary benefits our schools.

Wednesday July 26, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, August 21
 

8:00am EDT

Githens Middle School Teacher Work Day Trainings (8/21-8/25)
Learn the Githens Way: Instructional Expectations, Whole School Intervention Training, Behavior Management and a review of school policies over the course of our in-house beginning of year Teacher Work Days

 
Tuesday, August 22
 

10:10am EDT

Chat GPT in the Classroom

Monica (AI) wrote this summary: We have a unique and exciting presentation that is sure to capture your attention. Our presentation includes a witty Cold Open, followed by an in-depth look into the world of AI that will leave you astounded. We will explore the current state of AI and its potential benefits and risks, particularly in the context of Chatbots. Additionally, we will discuss how AI is transforming education and the workplace, and why it is essential to embrace innovation in the classroom. Our presentation promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience that you don't want to miss. So join us and discover the fascinating world of AI!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 242

2:20pm EDT

FactCite for Teachers- Traditional Kick Off

Join this session to explore the teaching, learning, and inquiry resources available in FactCite, a research platform available to all DPS students and teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 235

2:20pm EDT

Stamping students' way to success- Traditional Kick Off

Wondering how to reduce your out-of-the-classroom grading hours? How to motivate students who struggle to get started on their work? Learn about a classwork grading system where kids keep an organized binder with numbered pages that you stamp during class (for completion or accuracy, you choose!), with 10-minute binder checks happening in class every other week or so. This system keeps kids organized and motivated (they want their stamps!), reduces grading for you as a teacher, and ensures that you check in with each student multiple times per class. This is a practice that has helped this career feel sustainable to me!

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 223
 
Friday, August 25
 

8:00am EDT

DSA Start of Year Planning
Teachers will engage in PLC planning for the first quarter.

Friday August 25, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts
 
Wednesday, August 30
 

8:00am EDT

Neal Middle School- ELA & SS PLC
Neal Middle School teachers will participate in PLC

Wednesday August 30, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Neal Magnet Middle School classrooms
 
Thursday, August 31
 

1:00pm EDT

Githens Middle School: Intro and Overview to Cornell Notes
Learn the pedagogy behind Cornell Notes, browse various templates and plan how you can differeniate this note-taking strategy for all learners.

Thursday August 31, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center
 
Monday, September 11
 

3:30pm EDT

SPLASH Planning day 2 hour
Teachers and certified staff will use this time to plan for differentiated lessons and units.

Monday September 11, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBD Each school will host their session in a different location

3:30pm EDT

SPLASH 3 HOUR Planning day
Teachers and certified staff will use this time to plan for differentiated lessons and units.

Monday September 11, 2023 3:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
TBD Each school will host their session in a different location
 
Saturday, September 16
 

8:30am EDT

SPLASH Planning Full day 6 hour
Teachers and certified staff will use this time to plan for differentiated lessons and units.

Saturday September 16, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
TBD Each school will host their session in a different location
 
Monday, September 18
 

9:25am EDT

Carrington Middle School-Data Discussion-All teachers
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday September 18, 2023 9:25am - 10:25am EDT
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Tuesday, September 19
 

9:00am EDT

Mastery Connect Overview
All 6th-8th Math, ELA Teachers and 8th Grade Science Teachers will create their trackers on mastery connect so they can begin creating assessment.

Tuesday September 19, 2023 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School B124
 
Monday, September 25
 

12:00pm EDT

Lowe's Grove

Note Taking and Graphic Organizers

Monday September 25, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, September 28
 

9:15am EDT

Differenation with StudySync
Teachers will be overviewing studysync based on the needs they suggested.

Thursday September 28, 2023 9:15am - 10:15pm EDT
Lucas Middle School B124
 
Saturday, September 30
 

9:30am EDT

DSA Essential Outcomes Year 2
We will review, refine, and/or create ELOs to share across the school.

Saturday September 30, 2023 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts
 
Tuesday, October 3
 

9:20am EDT

Reading Plus Overview Training- Session 1

This session is for secondary principals, assistant principals, coaches, MTSS coordinators, and teachers who need a thorough introduction to Reading Plus. Session 1- on Tuesday, October 3rd, 45 minute sessions will be repeated throughout the day at 9:20am,11:00am, 11:45am, 12:35pm, 1:50pm, 2:50pm. Learning will include information about the InSight screener, screener data reports, and how to use the data to adjust individual, classroom, and school based reading instruction to serve students' needs.

Tuesday October 3, 2023 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 4
 

9:00am EDT

Aleks & Desmos Overview
During this session 6th-8th math teachers will go in depth with an understanding of how these resources are to be used in the classroom.

Wednesday October 4, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Lucas Middle School B124
 
Monday, October 9
 

9:25am EDT

Carrington Middle School-Science of Learning-All teachers
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday October 9, 2023 9:25am - 10:25am EDT
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Tuesday, October 10
 

9:20am EDT

Reading Plus Overview Training- Session 2

This session is for secondary principals, assistant principals, coaches, MTSS coordinators, and teachers who need a thorough introduction to Reading Plus. Session 2- on Tuesday, October 3rd, 45 minute sessions will be repeated throughout the day at 9:20am,11:00am, 11:45am, 12:35pm, 1:50pm, 2:50pm. Learning will include the online customized lessons and the offline teacher and school supports available in Reading Plus.

Tuesday October 10, 2023 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 11
 

1:30pm EDT

Lakeview: Cross-Curricular StudySync Implementation Overview
Teachers will be taught how to utilize and implement StudySync across content areas.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

1:30pm EDT

Powerful Literacy for ALL

This collaborative session willhelp DPS teachers of all content areas explore and plan using district resources and PLC supports to provide POWERFUL Literacy Based Instruction & Intervention in ALL Classes.Teachers will examine data from the universal reading screener to explore how to differentiate core instruction, plan core interventions, and consider more intensive interventions to ensure student criticality and acceleration.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:30pm EDT

SOAR Resources and Lesson Planning
All teachers will have resources and protocols for student engagement provided for lesson planning purposes during SOAR Remediation/Enrichment time.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Neal Magnet Middle School Media Center
 
Thursday, October 12
 

10:00am EDT

Githens Middle School Understanding and Applying Various Levels of Questioning
Review the difference between the 3 levels of questions, practice crafting leveled questions and analyze the impact various levels of questioning has on students and instruction.

Thursday October 12, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center
 
Wednesday, October 25
 

3:30pm EDT

Lakeview: ATLAS-Learning From Student Work
Student work is the centerpiece of a group discussion. Learning from Student Work is a tool to guide groups of teachers discovering what students understand and how they are thinking.

Wednesday October 25, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Lakeview School
 
Wednesday, November 1
 

8:30am EDT

Lucas Support Day
During the session we will spend time digging in lesson planning focusing on modeling, grading policy and what effective grading is.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School MediaCenter

9:00am EDT

Githens Middle School Levels of Questioning Walkthroughs and Descripive Feedback
This is the first part of this session. In this first part teachers will be trained on the observation tool for questioning and how to give our teachers effective feedback. The second part of this session will be two classroom walkthroughs of peers (during a non-PLC planning day) that are scheduled and led by coaches. Teachers will take notes using the questioning catcher during walkthroughs. We will debrief as a group to write effective feedback. A CEU link of 3 hours will be shared upon completion of the second part of this session.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center and Various Classrooms

10:00am EDT

Githens MS i-Ready Phonics Training
In this session an i-Ready representative will train us on the i-Ready Phonics curriculum to use with our targeted Discovery students.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Githens Middle School Applied Arts AA6

11:00am EDT

Githens MS Analyzing and Revising Lesson Plans for Questioning and High Level Cognitive Engagement
In this session we will look at criteria for high level cognitive engagement and edit/revise our lesson plans based off of a checklist. Teachers will submit a revised lesson plan in order to recieve their credit.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center

11:00am EDT

Increasing Academic Achievement through Explicit Teaching and Intentional Planning (BTs)
Join us for an informative and interactive session aimed at nurturing the development of beginning teachers while also increasing student engagement and academic achievement. Throughout the session, we will delve into the principles of explicit teaching and create engaging lesson plans that can be used to kickoff Quarter 2. Join us in fostering a culture of educational excellence!

Wednesday November 1, 2023 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School

1:00pm EDT

Githens MS Depth and Complexity
The overarching goal of Depth and Complexity is to move students towards expert knowledge of content. In their research Bette Gould and Sandra Kaplan looked to understand how an expert understands their field differently from a layperson. They identified eleven of these traits and assigned a name and a symbol to each. The idea is that students can move closer to an expert’s level of understanding by thinking through these same lenses. A CEU link for 1.5 hours of Professional Learning will be shared upon completion.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center
 
Monday, November 27
 

9:30am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Overview
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday November 27, 2023 9:30am - 10:31am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Wednesday, November 29
 

10:00am EST

Neal MS; ALEKS and Data Driven Small Group Corrective Instruction
Neal MS; ALEKS and Data Driven Small Group Corrective Instruction

Wednesday November 29, 2023 10:00am - 3:30pm EST
Neal Magnet Middle School
 
Friday, December 15
 

12:17am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Independent Study Part 1
Teachers will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Friday December 15, 2023 12:17am - 1:17pm EST
Carrington Middle School

2:19pm EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Independent Study Part 2
Teachers will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Friday December 15, 2023 2:19pm - 2:49pm EST
Carrington Middle School
 
Monday, December 18
 

9:22am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Group meetings and check-ins
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday December 18, 2023 9:22am - 10:22am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Tuesday, January 16
 

8:00am EST

DSA Middle of Year Planning
Teachers will engage in PLC planning for the second semester.

Tuesday January 16, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Durham School of the Arts
 
Thursday, January 25
 

1:00pm EST

Coaches SPARK Network (January; Secondary Math)

Coaches will study and experience Instructional Rounds with the HQMI Tool; Coaches will study and reflect on Equitable Teaching, Learning, and Assessing Practices; Coaches will study math digital curriculum resources implementation with focus on corrective instruciton and enrichment.

Thursday January 25, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Brogden Middle School
 
Monday, January 29
 

9:30am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Learning Walks
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday January 29, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Friday, February 9
 

12:30pm EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Learning Walk follow up
Teachers will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Friday February 9, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm EST
Carrington Middle School
 
Monday, February 12
 

9:30am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Group Independent work after 2/12
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday February 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2

9:30am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Group meetings and check-ins
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday February 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Friday, February 16
 

2:30pm EST

Reading Routine Mix Up

Join this collaborative session to explore ways to differentiate each part of the reading routine to keep your students engaged without sacrificing instructional focus.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Reading Routine Level up

Join this collaborative session for a deep dive into the writing and inquiry resources available to extend your students' critical thinking and give them opportunities to exercise agency.

Friday February 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
 
Monday, February 19
 

9:00am EST

Reading Routine Mix Up

Join this collaborative session to explore ways to differentiate each part of the reading routine to keep your students engaged without sacrificing instructional focus.

Monday February 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Online

10:00am EST

Reading Routine Level up

Join this collaborative session for a deep dive into the writing and inquiry resources available to extend your students' critical thinking and give them opportunities to exercise agency.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:00pm EST
Online

11:00am EST

6-12 ELA/English Curriculum Collaborative

Join this session to participate in review and discussion to revise and update Durham Public Schools' 6-12 ELA/English Curriculum documents. The new StudySync updates include new units, formative assessments, novel study units, and COMPLETE CANVAS INTEGRATION! DPS educators will explore the StudySync 2023 and consider what and how DPS curriculum supports show grow and adapt for teachers and students.

Monday February 19, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Reading Routine Level up

Join this collaborative session for a deep dive into the writing and inquiry resources available to extend your students' critical thinking and give them opportunities to exercise agency.

Monday February 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Reading Routine Mix Up

Join this collaborative session to explore ways to differentiate each part of the reading routine to keep your students engaged without sacrificing instructional focus.

Monday February 19, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
 
Monday, February 26
 

9:20am EST

Carrington: Differentiated PD Group Presentations
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday February 26, 2024 9:20am - 10:10am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Saturday, March 2
 

10:00am EST

Righting Wrongs: North Carolina’s Changemakers in Your Curriculum

The Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute invites you to attend a workshop focused on empowering educators to use local North Carolina histories of human rights activism in their classrooms. Each workshop includes a session with local social justice and historical organizations, curriculum demonstrations, and a seminar with an expert on North Carolina history. Educators are invited to choose one session to attend. Educators will receive a $150 stipend and CEU credit upon completion of one workshop. Sessions are open to any 6-12 educator, including teachers, librarians, and instructional coaches. If you have questions, please contact Frances Starn at frances_starn@dpsnc.net PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE GOOGLE FORM AS WELL AS IN SCHED https://forms.gle/D1bnWcWfemxjwcYy5

Saturday March 2, 2024 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Smith Warehouse (Free Parking Provided)114 S Buchanan Blvd
 
Friday, March 8
 

1:30pm EST

Effective small groups in the classroom
Teachers will take their current data, bring samples of their student data notebooks, and create 4 simple stations to implement in class. Teachers will learn how to do small groups on all students with differentiated instruction.

Friday March 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Lucas Middle School Media Center

1:30pm EST

Lucas 4Introduction to Montessori4
Teachers will learn about what Montessori is and how our school is headed in this direction. Some implementation will begin in August 2024.

Friday March 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Lucas Middle School D208

2:00pm EST

Githens MS Small Group Instruction: The What; The How and The Why
Come and learn various approaches to small group instruction from teachers who are currently implementing it in their classrooms. Teachers will share successes, tips, structures and impacts of small group instruction.

Friday March 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Githens Middle School Media Center
 
Monday, April 1
 

1:00pm EDT

Righting Wrongs: North Carolina’s Changemakers in Your Curriculum

The Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute invites you to attend a workshop focused on empowering educators to use local North Carolina histories of human rights activism in their classrooms. Each workshop includes a session with local social justice and historical organizations, curriculum demonstrations, and a seminar with an expert on North Carolina history. Educators are invited to choose one session to attend. Educators will receive a $150 stipend and CEU credit upon completion of one workshop. Sessions are open to any 6-12 educator, including teachers, librarians, and instructional coaches. If you have questions, please contact Frances Starn at frances_starn@dpsnc.net. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE GOOGLE FORM AS WELL AS IN SCHED https://forms.gle/D1bnWcWfemxjwcYy5

Monday April 1, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Smith Warehouse (Free Parking Provided)114 S Buchanan Blvd
 
Monday, April 8
 

9:20am EDT

Carrington: Improving our practice
Our sessions will explore our CMS focus areas: High quality instruction, effective PLCs, professional growth, and data driven decision making.

Monday April 8, 2024 9:20am - 10:10am EDT
Carrington Middle School A-2
 
Wednesday, April 10
 

8:00am EDT

DSA 4th Quarter Planning
Teachers will engage in PLC planning for the last quarter.

Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Durham School of the Arts
 
Friday, April 26
 

2:00pm EDT

Githens MS Vertical Alignment Department Meetings
Work with content area specialists to vertically align department goals, areas of focus and plans for the 24-25 school year.

Friday April 26, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School varies based on department

2:00pm EDT

Githens MS Vertical Alignment Department Work Session
Teachers will work with curriculum specialists to pllan for next year based on vertical alignment, common goals and visions.

Friday April 26, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Varied based on department
 
Friday, May 10
 

3:00pm EDT

Righting Wrongs: North Carolina’s Changemakers in Your Curriculum

The Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute invites you to attend a workshop focused on empowering educators to use local North Carolina histories of human rights activism in their classrooms. Each workshop includes a session with local social justice and historical organizations, curriculum demonstrations, and a seminar with an expert on North Carolina history. Educators are invited to choose one session to attend. Educators will receive a $150 stipend and CEU credit upon completion of one workshop. Sessions are open to any 6-12 educator, including teachers, librarians, and instructional coaches. If you have questions, please contact Frances Starn at frances_starn@dpsnc.netPLEASE SIGN UP ON THE GOOGLE FORM AS WELL AS IN SCHED https://forms.gle/D1bnWcWfemxjwcYy5

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Smith Warehouse (Free Parking Provided)114 S Buchanan Blvd
 
Thursday, May 16
 

10:00am EDT

GMS Grade Level Meetings for scheduling and planning school-wide events
In this session teachers will plan for various grade level end of year events, tackle scheduling concerns and preview our school-wide communication tool for next school year

Thursday May 16, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Githens Middle School Various locations
 


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