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Durham Public Schools PL
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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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.
English Learner Services [clear filter]
Monday, August 21
 

12:00pm EDT

Book Study: Classroom Instruction that Works for English Learners
Teachers will complete the tasks in their workbook and discuss the chapter in the context of their instruction as well as provide useful resources to their general education colleagues when applicable.

Monday August 21, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School

12:00pm EDT

ESL Teacher Kick Off
ESL Teacher Kick Off

Monday August 21, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EDT

Family Engagement Resources- Elementary
Schools will choose and customize their family outreach using the resources provided by the district, informing and empowering families with information to support student academic success

Monday August 21, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School
 
Wednesday, September 6
 

2:40pm EDT

Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday September 6, 2023 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Saturday, September 23
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 1
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday September 23, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Monday, September 25
 

8:00am EDT

High School ESL Teachers' Meetings
Meetings for high school ESL teachers

Monday September 25, 2023 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Online

9:30am EDT

Middle School ESL Teachers' Meetings
Meetings for middle school ESL teachers

Monday September 25, 2023 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Elementary ESL Teachers' Meetings
Meetings for elementary ESL teachers

Monday September 25, 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
 
Saturday, September 30
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 2
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday September 30, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Wednesday, October 4
 

2:40pm EDT

Session 2 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday October 4, 2023 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Saturday, October 7
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 3
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday October 7, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Saturday, October 14
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 4
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday October 14, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Tuesday, October 17
 

8:45am EDT

Hope Valley Elementary: Creating Opportunities to Use Academic Language
Participants will learn about effective strategies (and outcomes) that promote student/student and student/teacher interactions. During the session we will brainstorm and discuss the benefits of interaction within the classroom or small group settings for all students followed by practicing the use of Interaction Strategies in the classroom.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 8:45am - 9:45am EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School B6
 
Saturday, October 21
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 5
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday October 21, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 5
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday October 21, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Saturday, October 28
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 6
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday October 28, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Tuesday, October 31
 

8:00am EDT

Getting to Know Your ELs for administrators
4Getting to Know Your ELs4 for administrators and refresher/updated content for those who have already engaged in this learning. School leaders will gain a strong understanding of their school's EL population, including goals for growth and proficiency.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Fuller Building

8:00am EDT

SIOP Strategies- Day One *BY INVITATION ONLY*
Teachers will learn comprehensive strategies for planning and delivering effective instruction to English Learners. SIOP (Sheltered Immersion Observation Protocol) strategies are designed to teach academic language in any content area, including math, social studies, science, ELA, or electives.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, November 1
 

8:00am EDT

Middle School ESL Teachers' Meetings: Nov 1
Meetings for middle school ESL teachers

Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Performance Learning Center- Newcomer Classroom

9:45am EDT

High School ESL Teachers' Meetings: Nov 1
Meetings for high school ESL teachers

Wednesday November 1, 2023 9:45am - 11:15am EDT
Performance Learning Center: Newcomer Classroom

12:00pm EDT

Elementary ESL Teachers' Meeting: Nov 1
Meetings for elementary ESL teachers

Wednesday November 1, 2023 12:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School Media Center
 
Friday, November 3
 

8:00am EDT

SIOP Strategies- Day Two *BY INVITATION ONLY*
Teachers will learn comprehensive strategies for planning and delivering effective instruction to English Learners. SIOP (Sheltered Immersion Observation Protocol) strategies are designed to teach academic language in any content area, including math, social studies, science, ELA, or electives.

Friday November 3, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Saturday, November 4
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Certification: Session 7
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday November 4, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Tuesday, November 7
 

8:00am EST

Can-Do Mapping for ELs

Participants will explore student-friendly can-do descriptors to gain a clear picture of what is appropriate to expect of students at each level, and specific activities and strategies to push their language growth.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Creekside Elementary 169
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 
Saturday, November 11
 

9:00am EST

ESL Certification: Session 8
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday November 11, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Saturday, November 18
 

9:00am EST

ESL Certification: Session 9
ESL Certification course running from 9/23-11/18

Saturday November 18, 2023 9:00am - 12:30pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD
 
Monday, November 20
 

3:00pm EST

Understanding ACCESS

Participants will explore the ACCESS test (and have an opportunity to take portions of it) and brainstorm differentiated instructional strategies.

Monday November 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Creekside Elementary 169
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 
Wednesday, December 6
 

2:40pm EST

Session 3 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday December 6, 2023 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Monday, December 18
 

8:00am EST

Standards-based Instruction Using the new ELD/ELA Standards
ESL Teachers will explore the latest English Language Development standards to incorporate their structures and principles into lesson plans and support language development in the content areas.

8:00am EST

Leading for Equity: Classroom Walkthroughs for ELs
School leaders will develop their capacity to observe appropriate classroom instruction for ELs, and be able to communicate their expectations to staff. *NOTE* This session is a self-paced online course from WIDA. It can be completed at any time before December 2023.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Fuller Building

8:00am EST

Self-paced eLearning Courses (PLCs, LTELs, and Content Options)
ESL teachers will choose the self-paced WIDA course that best fits their school/student/professional learning needs. Options include content-area sessions for math, science, ELA, and social studies, as well as PLC guidance, newcomers, or working with Long-Term English Learners. *NOTE* this is a self-paced online course that can be completed anytime before December 2023. Participants will need a secure portal account through WIDA, contact ESL director for more information.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL details for each course at https://portal.wida.us/course/courselist;id=39b7d5da-0a3f-eb11-a2db-0050568beee8
  • SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/KsU5W
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/6nM79

8:00am EST

School Improvement Planning for Equitable Education of ELs
School leaders will learn essential elements of school improvement planning with a central lens on ELs. *NOTE*: This is a self-paced online course from WIDA. Participants can engage with the course at their own pace anytime before December of 2023.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EST
Online
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL course available online at https://portal.wida.us/course/detail/School-Improvement4Equity
  • SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/DRuzK
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/SQNkl

3:00pm EST

EL Family Engagement-focused Guidance for Schools
Schools will provide support and engagement sessions for families, including ACCESS prep, helping EL students with homework, attendance and behavior expectations, etc.

Monday December 18, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
This PD will be delivered on-demand at school sites
 
Wednesday, January 10
 

2:40pm EST

Session 4 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday January 10, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Tuesday, January 16
 

8:00am EST

Elementary ESL Teachers' Meeting: Jan 16
Meetings for elementary ESL teachers

Tuesday January 16, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Eastway Elementary School Media Center

10:30am EST

High School ESL Teachers' Meetings: Jan 16
Meetings for high school ESL teachers

Tuesday January 16, 2024 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Performance Learning Center: Newcomer Classroom

10:30am EST

Middle School ESL Teachers' Meetings: Jan 16
Meetings for middle school ESL teachers

Tuesday January 16, 2024 10:30am - 12:30pm EST
Performance Learning Center- Newcomer Classroom

1:00pm EST

Glenn's Strategic Approach to Writing on the Access
This sessions goals are to review test specifications, discuss the necessary preparation for meeting our school wide writing goal, and reviewing strategies for focused writing.

Tuesday January 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Glenn Elementary School
 
Wednesday, February 7
 

2:40pm EST

Session 5 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday February 7, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Wednesday, March 6
 

2:40pm EST

Session 6 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday March 6, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Wednesday, April 3
 

2:40pm EDT

Session 4 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday April 3, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Wednesday, April 10
 

8:15am EDT

Elementary ESL Teachers' Meeting: April 10; 2024
Meetings for elementary ESL teachers

Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:15am - 10:15am EDT
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School Media Center
 
Wednesday, May 1
 

2:40pm EDT

Session 5 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday May 1, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD

2:40pm EDT

Session 5 Learning Labs-ELL
Differentiated choice professional learning sessions that are small group, self directed, goal-orientated

Wednesday May 1, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Friday, May 10
 

12:45pm EDT

Elementary ESL Teachers' Meeting: May 10; 2024
Meetings for elementary ESL teachers

Friday May 10, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/95393277360
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 


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