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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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Monday, November 6
 

6:30pm EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - Mental Music for the Soul

The purpose of this workshop is to enhance the skills of the learner when working with all types of students and will help support and implement the plans of a group session or PBL Club.

Monday November 6, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary Cafeteria
 
Wednesday, November 8
 

6:30pm EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - The Power of Words: How Positive Behavior can be Influenced by the Right Choice of Words

In this course you will learn that the power of words is a practice that helps educators and Afterschool professionals learn how the use of words, phrases and tone impact the behavior of children. Using a lecture demonstration format, participants will gain knowledge of how to use tone, key words and phrases to influence positive behavior in children. Participants will leave this workshop equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to engage in positive interactions with the children in their care.

Wednesday November 8, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
E.K. Powe Elementary School Cafeteria
 
Tuesday, November 14
 

6:30pm EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - Together We Shine/ The 7 Strengths Framework

In this course staff will want to increase the well-being of the children in their program. During instruction staff will learn to implement the 7 strengths which are: Belonging, Curiosity, Friendship, Kindness, Confidence, Courage and Hope.

Tuesday November 14, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, November 28
 

10:00am EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - Social and Emotional Learning: Making an Impact

This workshop will provide information on the benefits of SEL for staff and students.

Tuesday November 28, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Friday, December 8
 

10:00am EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - 21st Century Skills for the Whole Child

In this course staff participants will learn how to engage with students while the implementation process is occurring.

Friday December 8, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Monday, December 18
 

10:00am EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - 4R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me4 Positive Interactions with Students

This workshop focuses on the most effective way of interaction between teachers and students in the classroom and the afterschool setting. The teacher's reaction must be positive and help to build better relationships with the student.

Monday December 18, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Thursday, January 18
 

6:30pm EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - Introduction to Restorative Practices

In this workshop participants will learn the core principles of restorative practices and successful implementation strategies in the afterschool setting.

Thursday January 18, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Friday, January 26
 

10:00am EST

Before and Afterschool School Staff - Building a Teamwork Environment

In this course you will learn how to conduct team building activities with children that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, not competition. These teamwork skills help to prepare kids to face dilemmas and solve problems together.

Friday January 26, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, February 22
 

10:30am EST

Before and Afterschool Staff - Feelings Matter!

In this course staff will learn teaching skills and additional methods to help students engage with their feelings and the ways to express them.

Thursday February 22, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M7
 
Tuesday, March 12
 

6:30pm EDT

Before and Afterschool Staff - What you need to know about a SACERS visit

In this workshop staff will learn the guidelines and basic procedures for a SACERS visit. This workshop will provide constructive feedback for managers and group leaders to help make quality improvements to their program by developing an enhancement plan.

Tuesday March 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Morehead Montessori Magnet School Cafeteria
 
Thursday, March 21
 

6:00pm EDT

Before and Afterschool Staff - The Science Behind Positive Interactions with Students

In this course staff will learn how to create fun and easy activities while communicating healthy conversations about interest and knowledge of what students learn. This training will help aid in positive interactions and help develop ideas for fun science activities.

Thursday March 21, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School Cafeteria
 
Thursday, April 4
 

10:00am EDT

Before and Afterschool Staff - Management as Leadership

In this course staff will learn best practices of behavior of the employee and how we manage our leadership roles.

Thursday April 4, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Friday, April 5
 

10:00am EDT

Before and Afterschool Staff - Making Gym Games Fun Again

In this workshop staff will learn proper gym techniques, how to provide proper supervision while having fun at the same time and how to modify games according to the child's age.

Friday April 5, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Thursday, April 11
 

6:30pm EDT

Before and Afterschool Staff - Feelings Matter!

In this course staff will learn teaching skills and additional methods to help students engage with their feelings and the ways to express them.

Thursday April 11, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School Cafeteria
 
Saturday, April 27
 

9:00am EDT

Before and Afterschool Staff - First Aid and CPR

The purpose of the courses in the First Aid/CPR is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

Saturday April 27, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 


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