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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, July 17
 

8:30am EDT

ECF Onboarding
Presenters: Ajalyn Baker, Jamie Bowers, Elaina Bradley,

Monday July 17, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
 
Thursday, July 20
 

8:30am EDT

ECF Onboarding
Presenters: Ajalyn Baker, Jamie Bowers, Elaina Bradley,

Thursday July 20, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
 
Monday, August 7
 

12:00pm EDT

Glenn Implementing Effective Co-Teaching Training

In this session staff will learn how to use the co-teaching protocol to effectively plan and implement co-teaching models. Teachers will develop an understanding of the co-teaching models and how to apply them as a service delivery model.

Monday August 7, 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Glenn Elementary School 204
  Exceptional Children, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 
Tuesday, August 22
 

1:00pm EDT

Parkwood EC PLC Kick-Off
Review of case manager responsibilities

Tuesday August 22, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School Office Conference Room
 
Wednesday, August 23
 

11:00am EDT

EC: ALL Deaf/HH Team (PK-12) Beginning of Year Team Building / Meeting

EC: Teachers of the Deaf/HH (DHH) Beginning of Year Team Building / Meeting

Wednesday August 23, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EDT

EC- Speech-Language Services: #1B: CORE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR ALL SLP STAFF KICKOFF

FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS ONLY. ALL PK-12 SLPS KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH F.O.C.U.S. AND TARGETING EXCPETIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS. FOCUS ON WORKLOAD, EXPECTATIONS, NEW & RETURNING PROCEDURES, TEAM BUILDING, AND focusing on the SLP CORE.

Wednesday August 23, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Thursday, August 24
 

1:00pm EDT

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Thursday August 24, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Friday, August 25
 

12:30pm EDT

Eastway Implementing Effective Co-Teaching

Teachers will learn the 6 co-teaching models. They will learn the co-teaching planning protocol and the foundation and application of each of the 6 models.

Friday August 25, 2023 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Eastway Elementary School Media Center
 
Tuesday, August 29
 

12:00pm EDT

Mangum BOY Kick-Off PD
We will discuss and review BOY case manager duties, including reviewing resources in our PLC Google Drive.

Tuesday August 29, 2023 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School EC Office

12:30pm EDT

Hillandale EC PLC

In these sessions, participants will learn and apply Exceptional Children's processes. They will review student data and IEPs to increase instructional outcomes and effectiveness for students with disabilities.

Tuesday August 29, 2023 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Eastway Elementary School 506
 
Wednesday, August 30
 

7:00am EDT

Eastway EC PLC

In these sessions, participants will learn and apply Exceptional Children's processes. They will review student data and IEPs to increase instructional outcomes and effectiveness for students with disabilities.

Wednesday August 30, 2023 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Eastway Elementary School 506
 
Thursday, August 31
 

2:30pm EDT

K-12 ECF PLC

In these sessions, participants will learn and apply Exceptional Children's processes. They will develop leadership and coaching skills with respect to instruction and compliance to lead school teams in providing supports to students with disabilities.

Thursday August 31, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
 
Monday, September 11
 

12:00pm EDT

IEP Meeting Protocols 101
We will walk through the beginning, during and after IEP meeting steps that are required, best practice and specific to Parkwood

Monday September 11, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School Office Conference Room

1:00pm EDT

EC-Speech-Language Services: DPS SLP #2: CORE Targeting Discussions on EVALUATIONS; ELIGIBILTY & EQUITY

SPEECH-LANGAUGE PATHOLOGISTS ONLY: CORE Targeting Discussions ON EVALUATIONS, ELIGIBILTY & EQUITY

Monday September 11, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

2:45pm EDT

Burton Elementary EC PLC
The RN Harris EC PLC will develop policies & procedures, analyze student data, & problem solve student needs,

Monday September 11, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Burton Magnet Elementary School Media Center
 
Tuesday, September 12
 

8:00am EDT

EC - Connecting Math Concepts, Session 1

In this session, participants will learn how to provide Direct Instruction using Connecting Math Concepts to EC students in the resource classroom.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 8:00am - 11:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting #1

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

12:30pm EDT

EC - Connecting Math Concepts, Session 2

In this session, participants will learn how to provide Direct Instruction using Connecting Math Concepts to EC students in the resource classroom.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

2:30pm EDT

Data Notebooks and Data Collection

PD Participants will: - Clarify how the IEP goal data will be collected; -Record and analyze the data in digital data notebooks

Tuesday September 12, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Merrick-Moore Elementary School EC Conference Room
 
Wednesday, September 13
 

8:30am EDT

EC - Reading Mastery

Participants will receive training on how to use Reading Mastery as a direct instruction program for EC or other targeted groups in the resource classroom.

Wednesday September 13, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Thursday, September 14
 

8:30am EDT

EC - Corrective Reading

In this session, participants will learn how to use the Corrective Reading Program to provide direct instruction to EC students in the resource classroom.

Thursday September 14, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Centervention Social Skills Program Training

Participants will learn how to set-up and utilize Zoo Academy, Zoo U, SS GRIN, Hall of Heroes and Stories in Motion. These social skills programs are for students in grades K-8. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the training link from the company. Once trained, teachers can request access to these programs by completing a google form that will provided at the training.

Thursday September 14, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, September 15
 

7:35am EDT

Glenn PLC 9/15/23: Preparing for Annual Reviews
September PD session for Glenn EC PLC

Friday September 15, 2023 7:35am - 8:20am EDT
Glenn Elementary School T4

8:00am EDT

EC - Language for Learning

In this session, teachers will learn how to use the Language for Learning Program to provide direct instruction to EC students in the resource classroom.

Friday September 15, 2023 8:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, September 19
 

1:00pm EDT

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Tuesday September 19, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

3:00pm EDT

9/19/2023 RN Harris EC Professional Development
The RN Harris EC team will participate in professional development on EC confidential file order.

Tuesday September 19, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School Rm. 224
 
Wednesday, September 20
 

2:30pm EDT

September Elementary ECF PLC

ECFs will engage in policy and instructional practices to ensure the development of quality compliant IEPs.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 162

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom. Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School
 
Thursday, September 21
 

2:45pm EDT

EC Dept. - Data Collection & Analysis

Participants will learn about different types of data collection methodologies, how and when to implement them, and will be provided sample forms. Participants will also learn how to graph and analyze data. (Bring your laptop if you have one.)

Thursday September 21, 2023 2:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Monday, September 25
 

9:00am EDT

Eureka Math for EC teachers

The purpose of this training is to develop the skillset to access and utilize the Eureka Math and it's tools to support EC students in the Resource and Inclusive classrooms.

Monday September 25, 2023 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Hillandale Elementary School 54

1:30pm EDT

EC Dept. 2-3 & 3-5 AU/DN PLC

This team of educators will share ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

Monday September 25, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School Media Center

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. 9-12 MU PLC

This team of educators will share ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

Monday September 25, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBD TBD
 
Tuesday, September 26
 

8:30am EDT

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads September Monthly Meeting
This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Tuesday September 26, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Monday, October 9
 

5:00pm EDT

EC - Goalbook Toolkit Webinar
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS WEBINAR USING THE MATERIALS LINK. In this 45-minute webinar, participants will have the opportunity to explore new features in Goalbook Toolkit and use Goalbook to write data-driven present level statements, find and adapt learning goals, and browse our UDL-aligned strategies to create specially designed instruction.

Monday October 9, 2023 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 10
 

2:30pm EDT

Progress Reports

EC Teachers will use data from data notebook to generate Quarter 1 progress reports.

Tuesday October 10, 2023 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Merrick-Moore Elementary School 305
 
Wednesday, October 11
 

12:30pm EDT

IEP Progress Reports

EC Teachers will use data from data notebook to generate Quarter 1 progress reports.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School EC Room

1:15pm EDT

George Watts Montessori EC PD
This session is for George Watts teachers only. EC PD led by the EC facilitator about IEP minutes and other EC questions

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
George Watts Montessori Magnet School Media Center

2:30pm EDT

October Elementary ECF PLC

ECFs will engage in policy and instructional practices to ensure the development of quality compliant IEPs.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 162
 
Thursday, October 12
 

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement. Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Thursday October 12, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Monday, October 16
 

1:00pm EDT

EC- Speech-Language Services: # DPS SLP PLC CORE GROUP

FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS ONLY. FOCUS ON WORKLOAD TOOL AND TARGETING EXCEPTIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS. FOCUS ON WORKLOAD, EXPECTATIONS, NEW & RETURNING PROCEDURES, TEAM BUILDING, AND focusing on the SLP CORE.

Monday October 16, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Tuesday, October 17
 

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 18
 

7:45am EDT

WG EC Teacher PLC Day.

EC teachers will be provided the opportunity to meet in a collaborative session with related service providers and school psychologist to review timelines; Kid Talks; data digs to generate Quarter 1 progress reports.

Wednesday October 18, 2023 7:45am - 1:45pm EDT
W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School EC office

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Developing Behavior Intervention Plans

Participants will learn the steps to conducting a comprehensive functional behavior assessment, how to analyze data to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of the students’ behavior, how to write an effective behavior intervention plan and how to monitor that plan.

Wednesday October 18, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8

3:00pm EDT

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday October 18, 2023 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, October 19
 

10:00am EDT

Progress Reports

Identify the elements of a well-written EC progress reportList action steps to ensure well-written EC progress reports

Thursday October 19, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
George Watts Montessori Magnet School 313

4:00pm EDT

EC - Using Goalbook for Progress Monitoring
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS WEBINAR USING THE MATERIALS LINK. In this 45-minute webinar, participants will learn how to adapt learning goals to create benchmarks for monitoring progress. We will explore how the progress monitoring assessments in Goalbook can be used to measure progress towards meeting those goals and objectives. We'll also show how to use the many editable data collection templates to record student progress. Additionally, we'll explore how these goals and assessment items can be used in remote, hybrid, and in-person learning environments. Lastly, participants will have an opportunity to engage with Goalbook, and it may be helpful to come with a student in mind.

Thursday October 19, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, October 23
 

5:00pm EDT

EC - Using Goalbook to Write Present Levels
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE WEBINAR in order to get access using the materials link. In this 45-minute webinar, participants will learn how to use Goalbook to develop meaningful, data-driven present levels statements. Participants will explore the elements of an effective present level statement and utilize Goalbook's impact of disability feature to write informative and accurate impact statements.

Monday October 23, 2023 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 24
 

8:30am EDT

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads October Monthly Meeting
This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Tuesday October 24, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Thursday, October 26
 

1:00pm EDT

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Thursday October 26, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, October 31
 

2:30pm EDT

10/31/2023 RN Harris EC PLC
The RN Harris EC PLC will develop policies & procedures, analyze student data, & problem solve student needs.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School Rm. 224
 
Wednesday, November 1
 

8:30am EDT

EC - Reading Mastery

Participants will receive training on how to use Reading Mastery as a direct instruction program for EC or other targeted groups in the resource classroom.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
 
Thursday, November 2
 

8:30am EDT

EC - Corrective Reading

In this session, participants will learn how to use the Corrective Reading Program to provide direct instruction to EC students in the resource classroom.

Thursday November 2, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
 
Friday, November 3
 

8:30am EDT

EC - Language for Learning

In this session, teachers will learn how to use the Language for Learning Program to provide direct instruction to EC students in the resource classroom.

Friday November 3, 2023 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
 
Monday, November 6
 

1:00pm EST

EC-Speech-Language Services: Gratitude & An Attitude of Achievment

Discover how an attitude of gratitude helps with resilience in the work place.Presentations on best practices for Assistive Technology, policies regarding Privat School Services Plan and Multilingual evaluations, interpretation and service considerations.

Monday November 6, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Tuesday, November 7
 

9:00am EST

Eureka Math for EC teachers Part 2!

The purpose of this training is to develop the skillset to access and utilize the Eureka Math and it's tools to support EC students in the Resource and Inclusive classrooms.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 9:00am - 11:30am EST
Staff Development Center M9

1:30pm EST

EC Dept. 2-3 & 3-5 AU/DN PLC

This team of educators willshare ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Forest View Elementary School Media Center
 
Wednesday, November 8
 

1:30pm EST

November Elementary ECF PLC

ECFs will engage in policy and instructional practices to ensure the development of quality compliant IEPs.

Wednesday November 8, 2023 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Bacon Street 54

3:00pm EST

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday November 8, 2023 3:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, November 14
 

1:00pm EST

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Tuesday November 14, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9

3:00pm EST

EC PLC
EC staff will learn how to write a compliant prior written notice documenting the decisions made by an IEP team.

Tuesday November 14, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Eno Valley Elementary School
 
Thursday, November 16
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Unique Learning System: Lesson Planning

Participants will learn how to plan lessons using the Unique Learning System (ULS) curriculum for students on the Extended Content Standards. Participants will also learn how to implement these lessons in a remote situation.

Thursday November 16, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

3:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Unique Learning System: Data Collection & Analysis

Participants will learn how to take data using the Unique Learning System (ULS) curriculum for students on the Extended Content Standards.

Thursday November 16, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, November 28
 

2:45pm EST

11/28/2023 RN Harris EC Professional Development
The RN Harris EC team will participate in professional development on IEP progress report development.

Tuesday November 28, 2023 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School Rm. 224
 
Tuesday, December 5
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom. Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Tuesday December 5, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, December 12
 

11:00am EST

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday December 12, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, December 13
 

2:30pm EST

December 13th Elementary ECF PLC

ECFs will engage in policy and instructional practices to ensure the development of quality compliant IEPs.

Wednesday December 13, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street 54

3:30pm EST

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday December 13, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Bacon Street TBD
 
Thursday, December 14
 

8:30am EST

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 1 (Initial 2-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1

8:30am EST

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 1 (Initial 2-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Friday, December 15
 

8:30am EST

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 2 (Initial 2-day Training)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Friday December 15, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Monday, December 18
 

8:30am EST

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads December Monthly Meeting
This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Friday, January 5
 

8:30am EST

EC - New Teacher Training

During this one day training, EC BTs will learn the process of creating a quality and compliant IEP.

Friday January 5, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Northern High School TBD
 
Monday, January 8
 

1:00pm EST

DPS SLP CORE; EC-Speech-Language Services: CEU's; Panorama Access; Audiology; Prek and More

FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS ONLY. ALL PK-12 SLPS KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH CORE AND TARGETING EXCEPTIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS. FOCUS ON WORKLOAD, EXPECTATIONS, NEW & RETURNING PROCEDURES, TEAM BUILDING, AND focusing on the SLP CORE.

Monday January 8, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Wednesday, January 10
 

2:00pm EST

January 10th; Elementary ECF PLC

ECFs will engage in policy and instructional practices to ensure the development of quality compliant IEPs.

Wednesday January 10, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street 54

3:00pm EST

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday January 10, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, January 11
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Teaching Social Skills: Goals, Services, Instruction

Participants will learn how to write social skills goals, determine service delivery and provide direct social skills instruction.

Thursday January 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

2:45pm EST

1/11/2024 Burton Elementary EC PLC
The RN Harris EC PLC will develop policies & procedures, analyze student data, & problem solve student needs,

Thursday January 11, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Burton Magnet Elementary School Media Center

3:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Extended School Year Eligibility (ESY) Determination Process & Procedures

Participants will learn the eligibility criteria for students to qualify for ESY services, how to analyze data to determine eligibility and how to complete the DPS ESY eligibility packet.

Thursday January 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, January 16
 

2:45pm EST

1/16/2024 RN Harris EC PLC
The RN Harris EC PLC will develop policies & procedures, analyze student data, & problem solve student needs.

Tuesday January 16, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School Rm. 224
 
Wednesday, January 17
 

1:45pm EST

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Wednesday January 17, 2024 1:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Holt Elementary Magnet School Library
 
Thursday, January 18
 

3:00pm EST

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Thursday January 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School Media Center
 
Tuesday, January 23
 

8:30am EST

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads January Monthly Meeting
This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Tuesday January 23, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1

11:00am EST

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday January 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, January 24
 

1:00pm EST

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Wednesday January 24, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, January 25
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior Part 2

Participants will learn how to implement research-based interventions for teaching and reinforcing new skills/behaviors including how to use imitation training, shaping and chaining and how to implement contingency contracts, differential reinforcement and self-management systems for students.

Thursday January 25, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

2:30pm EST

EC Preschool Transition

Participants will develop an understanding of the EC transition meeting, IEP, and associated processes to ensure that preschool students have a successful transition to kindergarten.

Thursday January 25, 2024 2:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Bacon Street 54
 
Monday, February 5
 

1:00pm EST

DPS SLP CORE; EC- Speech-Language Services: Make and Take SESSION

Explore a wide variety of age appropriate and interesting hands on activities to make your speech therapy sessions effective and engaging.

Monday February 5, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Tuesday, February 6
 

2:45pm EST

2/6/2024 RN Harris EC PLC
The RN Harris EC PLC will develop policies & procedures, analyze student data, & problem solve student needs.

Tuesday February 6, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School Rm. 224
 
Tuesday, February 13
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Refresher: Conducting FBAs & Developing BIPs

Participants will review procedures for conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and learn research-based interventions to implement as part of students’ Behavior Intervention Plans. This training is recommended for staff who have already taken the FBA & BIP training.

Tuesday February 13, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, February 14
 

2:30pm EST

February 14th Elementary ECF PLC

ECFs will engage in policy and instructional practices to ensure the development of quality compliant IEPs.

Wednesday February 14, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street 54

3:00pm EST

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday February 14, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Friday, February 16
 

12:30pm EST

K-12 ECF PLC - Breaking Barriers: Mastering High-Stakes Questions with Active Listening; Open-Ended Inquiry; and Critical Thinking in Special Education

In this PLC, ECFs will reflect on their own professional needs, collaborate with their colleagues and provide feedback to leadership on the scope and sequence of the PLC topics for this year.

Friday February 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Northern High School 3122
 
Tuesday, February 20
 

11:00am EST

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday February 20, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

2:45pm EST

2/20/2024 RN Harris Professional Development- Prior Written Notice
The RN Harris EC PLC will participate in professional development on the development of quality prior written notice.

Tuesday February 20, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School EC Office
 
Thursday, February 22
 

1:00pm EST

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Thursday February 22, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9

2:45pm EST

2/22/2024 Burton Professional Development- Prior Written Notice
The Burton EC PLC will participate in professional development on the development of quality prior written notice.

Thursday February 22, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Burton Magnet Elementary School Media Center
 
Monday, February 26
 

2:45pm EST

Positive Pep Talks Through the Exceptional Children's Lens

Positive Pep Talks through the EC Lens is designed to equip educators with effective communication strategies to foster positivity and motivation in young learners.Participants will explore the power of language and encouragement within the context of child development and interactions with parents. Participants will discover the nuances of positive reinforcement and its impact on children's self-esteem, confidence and overall well-being. Participants will also gain valuable insights into navigating ECATS.

Monday February 26, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
 
Tuesday, February 27
 

8:30am EST

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads February Monthly Meeting
This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Tuesday February 27, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Monday, March 4
 

1:00pm EST

DPS SLP CORE; EC- Speech-Language Services: STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT SPEECH-LANGUAGE PRACTICES.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING TEAMS SESSIONS WITH A FOCUS FRAMEWORKS THAT SUPPORT DIVERSITY OF STUDENT SUCCESS; ANALYZING CASE STUDIES; USING DATA DIGS FOR DATA-BASED DECISIONS; DEVELOPING, COMPILING AND SHARING RESOURCES; AND FOSTERING DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT.

Monday March 4, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1

2:45pm EST

Morehead's Inclusion Education Professional Development
In these sessions, you will learn about various skills to support inclusion within your classroom and around the school building.

Monday March 4, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Morehead Montessori Magnet School Media Center
 
Tuesday, March 5
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Developing Behavior Intervention Plans

Participants will learn the steps to conducting a comprehensive functional behavior assessment, how to analyze data to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of the students’ behavior, how to write an effective behavior intervention plan and how to monitor that plan.

Tuesday March 5, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Friday, March 8
 

2:00pm EST

EC PLC (K-12 AU; DN; MU; IDE)
This make and take session will allow for participants to make academic, pre-vocational, and vocational tasks and take them back to classrooms for immediate use.

Friday March 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bacon Street 162, 163, 54
 
Tuesday, March 12
 

1:00pm EDT

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Tuesday March 12, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, March 13
 

2:30pm EDT

Elementary ECF March PLC

This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators to use available district-wide data sources to develop IEPs.

Wednesday March 13, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street Bacon 54

2:30pm EDT

March 8th Elementary ECF PLC

ECFs will engage in policy and instructional practices to ensure the development of quality compliant IEPs.

Wednesday March 13, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

3:30pm EDT

 
Thursday, March 14
 

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Data Collection & Analysis

Participants will learn about different types of data collection methodologies, how and when to implement them, and will be provided sample forms. Participants will also learn how to graph and analyze data. (Bring your laptop if you have one.)

Thursday March 14, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, April 2
 

2:30pm EDT

4/2/2024 RN Harris EC PLC
The RN Harris EC PLC will develop policies & procedures, analyze student data, & problem solve student needs.

Tuesday April 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School Rm. 224
 
Thursday, April 4
 

2:45pm EDT

4/4/2024 Burton Elementary EC PLC
The RN Harris EC PLC will develop policies & procedures, analyze student data, & problem solve student needs,

Thursday April 4, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Burton Magnet Elementary School Media Center
 
Monday, April 8
 

1:00pm EDT

DPS SLP CORE; EC-Speech-Language Services: Least Restrictive Environment; Service Delivery models and Student-Centered Mindset

Least Restrictive Environment- considerations in preparation for student growth; next level transitions; service delivery models Student Centered Mindset- considerations for student centered statements

Monday April 8, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Wednesday, April 10
 

2:30pm EDT

Elementary ECF April 10; 2024 PLC

This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators to use available district-wide data sources to develop IEPs.

Wednesday April 10, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street Bacon 54
 
Tuesday, April 16
 

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday April 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement. Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Tuesday April 16, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, April 17
 

2:30pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Wednesday April 17, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
George Watts Montessori Magnet School TBD

3:00pm EDT

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday April 17, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, April 23
 

8:30am EDT

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads April Monthly Meeting
This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Tuesday April 23, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Wednesday, April 24
 

8:30am EDT

C Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 1 (Initial 2-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Wednesday April 24, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training(Refresher 1-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Wednesday April 24, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

1:00pm EDT

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Wednesday April 24, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, April 25
 

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 2 (Initial 2-day Training)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Thursday April 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Friday, April 26
 

12:45pm EDT

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom.Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Friday April 26, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School TBD

12:45pm EDT

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom.Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Friday April 26, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School TBD

1:15pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Friday April 26, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School TBD

1:30pm EDT

EC Dept. 2-3 & 3-5 AU/DN PLC

This team of educators will share ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

Friday April 26, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School A2

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. 9-12 MU PLC

This team of educators willshare ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

Friday April 26, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School 135
 
Tuesday, April 30
 

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training(Advanced Refresher - Autism - 1-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Tuesday April 30, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

2:45pm EDT

Co-Instruction Session 1

Special Program teams will learn how to adapt the 6 co-teaching models to provide instruction in the Special Education classroom to allow for co-instruction.

Tuesday April 30, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School
 
Wednesday, May 1
 

2:30pm EDT

Data Notebook Refresher

Teachers will review the structures of the data notebook. They will learn how to set up data notebooks and their alignment to IEP goal data collection. Additionally, they will learn how present graphs and demonstrate the relationships between graphable data and IEP processes.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, May 7
 

2:45pm EDT

Co-Instruction Session 2

Special Program teams will learn how to adapt the 6 co-teaching models to provide instruction in the Special Education classroom to allow for co-instruction.

Tuesday May 7, 2024 2:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School
 
Wednesday, May 8
 

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training(Refresher 1-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Wednesday May 8, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

3:00pm EDT

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday May 8, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, May 10
 

1:30pm EDT

EC Dept. 2-3 & 3-5 AU/DN PLC

This team of educators will share ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School A2

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. 9-12 MU PLC

This team of educators willshare ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.

Friday May 10, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School 135
 
Monday, May 13
 

2:00pm EDT

Elementary ECF May 13; 2024 PLC

This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators to use available district-wide data sources to develop IEPs.

Monday May 13, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street Bacon 54
 
Tuesday, May 14
 

2:00pm EDT

Co-Instruction Session 3

Special Program teams will learn how to adapt the 6 co-teaching models to provide instruction in the Special Education classroom to allow for co-instruction.

Tuesday May 14, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School

2:40pm EDT

5/14/2024 RN Harris Professional Development- End of the Year Check-Out
The RN Harris EC PLC will participate in professional development on end of the year check out procedures.

Tuesday May 14, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School EC Office
 
Tuesday, May 21
 

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday May 21, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, May 22
 

1:00pm EDT

School Psychologists - Staff Training

Discussion of current topics in school psychology and practice within Durham Public Schools

Wednesday May 22, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, May 28
 

8:30am EDT

Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads May Monthly Meeting
This monthly professional development is for Exceptional Children's Facilitators and Leads to support the work of providing FAPE to SWD in DPS.

Tuesday May 28, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Wednesday, June 5
 

3:30pm EDT

 


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