Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

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.

8:00am EDT

Capturing Kids' Hearts - Day 1

Capturing Kids' Hearts is a relationship-building approach to discipline that creates self-managing groups. Participants will be equipped to implement the transformational processes focused on social-emotional wellbeing, relationship-driven campus culture, and student connectedness

Thursday August 17, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/ecFWr

8:00am EDT

Capturing Kids' Hearts - Day 2

Friday August 18, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/CauI0

8:00am EDT

Morehead's Social Emotional Learning session for PK-5 teachers

During this session, you will learn about the schools new behavior management expectations and how to connect Move This World to our school-wide matrix.

Friday August 25, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Morehead Montessori Magnet School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Leadership, Administrator, Nurse, Specialist, Treasurer

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/C38Xu

2:40pm EDT

Learning Labs-SEL

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

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

3:00pm EDT

Parkwood: Duke TILT- Trauma Informed Leadership Training

Introduction to TILT for all staff

Wednesday September 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School Media Center / Cafeteria

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

8:00am EDT

Capturing Kids' Hearts 9/25 - Day 1

Monday September 25, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Northern High School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

8:00am EDT

Capturing Kids' Hearts 9/26- Day 2

Tuesday September 26, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Northern High School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

8:00am EDT

Capturing Kids' Hearts 9/27 - Day 1

Wednesday September 27, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

8:00am EDT

Capturing Kids' Hearts 9/28- Day 2

Thursday September 28, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

2:40pm EDT

Session 2 Learning Labs-SEL

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

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

12:15pm EDT

Mangum- Bullying Prevention Training

Ms. Armor will lead staff on bullying prevention.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/FELbR

1:00pm EDT

Capturing Kids' Hearts-RECHARGED!

This session is for CKH schools ONLY. Participants will have the opportunity to revisit, explore, and further grow the foundational skills learned from Capturing Kids’ Hearts PD. This is a full-staff training (new and returning). Elementary (1:00-3:30p) MS (2:00-4:30p)

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
CKH School Sites: Burton Elem, Carrington Middle, C.C Spaulding Elem, Eastway Elem, Lakewood Elem, Oak Grove Elem, YE Smith Elem

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, Receptionist-Secretary, Support, Treasurer

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/aXiZw

8:30am EDT

Restorative Practices for Educators - Day 1

Restorative practices is an essential process for creating a positive learning environment, building social capital, and resolving relational issues. During this two-day introductory experience, participants will learn the fundamental theory for restorative practices, and explore practices for building and strengthening relationships and community.

Wednesday October 25, 2023 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/beIk5

8:30am EDT

Restorative Practices for Educators - Day 2

Thursday October 26, 2023 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/q_mVE

2:40pm EST

Session 3 Learning Labs-SEL

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

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

2:40pm EST

Session 4 Learning Labs-SEL

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

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

3:00pm EST

Parkwood: Move This World

Move This World session 2

Wednesday January 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School Cafeteria

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/og7So

2:40pm EST

Session 5 Learning Labs-SEL

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

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

8:30am EST

Restorative Practices for Educators - Day 1

Wednesday March 6, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Emily K Center - Lower Classroom

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

2:40pm EST

Session 6 Learning Labs-SEL

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

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

8:30am EST

Restorative Practices for Educators - Day 2

Thursday March 7, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

2:40pm EDT

Session 7 Learning Labs-SEL

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

Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

8:30am EDT

Restorative Practices - Presented by Hub Farm and Peaceful Schools

Please join Peaceful Schools faculty for a free, full day session covering the essential Restorative Practices for Educators. In this intensive day-long training you will learn the essential components of Restorative Practices and Restorative Justice. Led by trained IIRP facilitators, the training will provide :a fundamental understanding of Restorative Practices in schools and youth centersthe mindset of a relationship-based approach to discipline and conflict resolutionthe process and practice of leading proactive community-building circles and activitieswhen and how to lead restorative conversations and healing circlesresources, reflection, and planning for effective school-wide implementationWe will be meeting onsite and outdoors (with cover in an open air pavilion) at DPS Hub Farm from 8:30am to 4:00pm on Wednesday, April 10th. Lunch will be on our own, so please bring a sack lunch, or be prepared to drive for a few minutes to grab something. We will send out confirmations with any additional information the week prior to the 10th. It's an amazing space with amazing people, so come join us!!

Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
The Hub Farm