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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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Tuesday, September 26
 

4:30pm EDT

North Carolina Environmental Education Certification and DPS
Participants will learn about the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification including what it is, the requirements, and how DPS can support teachers in their endeavors.

Tuesday September 26, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 11
 

1:00pm EDT

DPS Hub Farm PreK-12 Fall Open House and School Gardens Collaborative
Teachers will have the opportunity to explore our DPS Hub Farm and all that it has to offer! Plant starts will be available for free for the DPS community. During this time, there will be a School Garden meeting for any educator that is interested in getting more involved, or growing, a school garden.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
DPS Hub Farm (117 Milton Road)
 
Wednesday, October 18
 

3:30pm EDT

District Outdoor Learning PLC
Outdoor Learning PLC for schools with outdoor learning programs.

Wednesday October 18, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
DPS Hub Farm (117 Milton Rd)
 
Thursday, October 26
 

8:00am EDT

Spark Network- Outdoor Learning
Coaches will participate in an Outdoor Learning PLC.

Thursday October 26, 2023 8:00am - 11:00pm EDT
The Hub Farm
 
Thursday, December 14
 

8:00am EST

Coaches- SPARK Network(December 14th- Outdoor Learning)
Coaches will participate in a SPARK PLC on Outdoor Learning.

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Morehead Montessori Magnet School
 
Thursday, February 1
 

8:00am EST

Coaches- SPARK Network(February 1st- Outdoor Learning)
Coaches will participate in a SPARK PLC on Outdoor Learning.

Thursday February 1, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EST
W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School

2:45pm EST

Outdoor Learning Integration at Morehead
The What, Why, and How of Outdoor Learning.

Thursday February 1, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Morehead Montessori Magnet School Conference Room
 
Monday, February 5
 

3:30pm EST

Hub Farm Summer Camp Interest Meeting
Walk around the Hub Farm and learn what our spaces are and how we utilize them in the summer!

Monday February 5, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
The Hub Farm
 
Thursday, February 22
 

8:00am EST

Coaches- SPARK Network(February 22nd- Outdoor Learning)
Coaches will participate in a SPARK PLC on Outdoor Learning.

Thursday February 22, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EST
George Watts Montessori Magnet School
 
Wednesday, April 10
 

2:00pm EDT

Literacy and the Outdoors

Join us as we explore ways to enhance learning using diverse books that connect children to nature. We will engage withcontent from books and relate these ideas to the learning standards and ways to take the classroom outdoors (and encourage students and families to continue their learning in natural environments). You will also leave with resources including books to build your classroom library.

 
Saturday, April 27
 

7:00am EDT

Flytraps and Frogs Teacherventure

Participants explore Eastern Carolina ecosystems to learn outdoor learning skills.

Saturday April 27, 2024 7:00am - 6:00pm EDT
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
 
Sunday, April 28
 

7:00am EDT

Flytraps and Frogs Teacherventure Day 2

Participants explore Eastern Carolina ecosystems to learn outdoor learning skills.

Sunday April 28, 2024 7:00am - 4:00pm EDT
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
 


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