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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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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
 
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

Newspaper PLC- Traditional Kick Off

Connect and collaborate with newspaper advisors from across DPS. Facilitated by Bryan Christopher

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability 202

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
 
Thursday, August 24
 

9:30am EDT

Differentiating Instruction in the HIVE for Academic
Teachers will focus on differentiation to support academic success for all students. Through the Hive, teachers will explore a range of instructional strategies, resources, and techniques to tailor their instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom.

Thursday August 24, 2023 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Hillside High School

9:30am EDT

Hornets PLC structure: Empowering Collaboration for Teacher Excellence- 30 spots
Teachers will explore the key components of PLCs, such as setting shared goals, analyzing student data, designing common assessments, and implementing collaborative inquiry cycles. Teachers will be provided with a mastery sheet to maximize student outcomes.

Thursday August 24, 2023 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Hillside High School

9:30am EDT

Hornets: Utilizing AVID Strategies for Student Achievement
This session is designed to enhance your teaching toolkit with AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies and equip you with practical techniques to engage and empower your students in their learning journey. Teachers will learn how to foster a culture of academic success, critical thinking, and growth within their classroom while embracing the spirit of the Hornets' educational community.

Thursday August 24, 2023 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Hillside High School

9:30am EDT

Hornets: Utilizing High-Impact Strategies for Student Achievement
Teachers will explore various effective strategies and approaches with a proven track record of positively impacting student learning outcomes. Teachers will delve into best practices, instructional innovations, and evidence-based methods to elevate their teaching practices and ultimately enhance student achievement in the classroom.

Thursday August 24, 2023 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Hillside High School

10:20am EDT

Empowering Educators: Hornets’ PD on Pedagogy of Confidence.
Teachers will delve into the transformative insights of the book 'Pedagogy of Confidence' by Yvette Jackson by exploring and applying the principles outlined in the book to elevate our teaching practices and inspire confident learners.

Thursday August 24, 2023 10:20am - 11:05am EDT
Hillside High School

10:20am EDT

Harnessing Hornets: Enhancing Professional Practices for English Language Learners.
This PD is designed to empower educators and professionals in the field of education with effective strategies and tools to support better and engage English Language Learners (ELLs. This session will delve into the latest research and best practices for understanding language acquisition, cultural responsiveness, differentiated instruction, and creating inclusive classrooms. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit to harness the potential of ELLs, promoting their linguistic and academic achievements while embracing diversity and inclusion.

Thursday August 24, 2023 10:20am - 11:05am EDT
Hillside High School

10:20am EDT

Hornets: Using Data to Inform Instruction
Teachers will learn about formative and summative assessment strategies, analyze student data, and explore ways to provide timely and meaningful feedback. They will gain insights into using assessment data to tailor instruction and support student growth.

Thursday August 24, 2023 10:20am - 11:05am EDT
Hillside High School

1:00pm EDT

Durham's Performance Learning Center - MCP-1 - Organization, Unit 0, & Classroom Pacing Trackers

In this Modern Classrooms Project session we will review the main tenants of the MCP and focus on design for Unit 0, Collaborative learning and utilizing pacing trackers.

Thursday August 24, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Durham Performance Learning Center 3108
  Curriculum and Instruction, 9th-12th
 
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

1:00pm EDT

Jordan High School 9-12 A Planned Lesson, Not a Lesson Plan

Join us to explore the science of learning and how to plan high quality, bell to bell instructional plans.

Friday August 25, 2023 1:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Jordan High School Media Center
 
Monday, September 25
 

10:00am EDT

Lesson Planning
Review the importance of lesson planning and how to lesson plan.

Monday September 25, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Riverside High School 223
 
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
 
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

2:30pm EDT

MTSS Process

MTSS processes and overview. Developing quality intervention plans.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
City of Medicine Academy Convocation Area

2:30pm EDT

Southern SES Equitable Grading within a Collaborative Classroom

This session is for SSES faculty and staff only. Teachers will continue to explore equitable grading practices within a collaborative classroom.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
 
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
 

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
 
Monday, November 6
 

3:15pm EST

Universal Design for Learning- Session 1

We will learn about the core beliefs of UDL practitioners and the different areas of Learner Variability.

Monday November 6, 2023 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Online
  Curriculum and Instruction, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 9th-12th
 
Friday, November 17
 

10:00am EST

Collaborative Learning & Equity

A two part professional development on Collaborative learning in the MCP and Equity

Friday November 17, 2023 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
The Durham Performance Learning Center 3108
  Curriculum and Instruction, 9th-12th
 
Tuesday, November 28
 

3:00pm EST

Hillside High School Math 1 REVEAL PD
Focus: Curriculum Resources and Exploring REVEAL

Tuesday November 28, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Hillside High School 211
 
Thursday, December 7
 

8:25am EST

Analyzing Students Work (ASW)

ASW as a tool for teacher PLCs and reflections for differentiated instruction.

Thursday December 7, 2023 8:25am - 9:11am EST
City of Medicine Academy Cybrary
 
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
 
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

9:00am EST

Riverside ONLY - PLC's
Teams will dive into what the breakdown of the PLC.

Monday February 19, 2024 9:00am - 2:45pm EST
Riverside High School Media Center

9:00am EST

RIVERSIDE ONLY - Remediation Strategies
How to integrate remediation and intervention strategies into Pirate Block.

Monday February 19, 2024 9:00am - 2:45pm EST
Riverside High School

10:00am EST

Southern SES-PLC work on Building Collaborative Classrooms

PLT will work on lesson plans and activities to build collaborative classrooms. Teams will use curriculum maps and other resources to make sure that lessons are student-centered. They will develop formative assessments to check for understanding through the unit.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm EST
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability

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
 
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
 
Monday, March 4
 

12:25pm EST

Hillside Lunch and Learn: Small Group Instruction
Hillside Lunch and Learn: Small Group Instruction

Monday March 4, 2024 12:25pm - 1:00pm EST
Hillside High School Media Lab 1
 
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
 
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

9:00am EDT

RIVERSIDE ONLY: Higher Student Engagement: Part 2
Continuation in our series on student engagement

Wednesday April 10, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Riverside High School Library
 
Monday, April 15
 

10:02am EDT

RHS ONLY - Biology SubPLT Meeting
Biology Department Meeting

Monday April 15, 2024 10:02am - 4:02pm EDT
Riverside High School
 
Friday, April 26
 

10:00am EDT

DPLC Collaborative Workshop

DPLC Collaborative Workshop for April 2024 will revolve around furthering our discussion and work around improving our grading policies, our movement to improve upon Modern Classroom methods in the unique environment of DPLC, and a special guest for PD on MTSS/Panorama.

Friday April 26, 2024 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
The Durham Performance Learning Center 3108
 
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
 
Friday, May 31
 

8:00am EDT

Early College PLC CEUs
This is a work around for Early College PLCs.

Friday May 31, 2024 8:00am - 8:01pm EDT
J.D. Clement Early College High School 101
 


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