Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Sparkle | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Riverside High School Room C237
Description: This session will redirect teachers to pour into themselves before they can help someone else and consider how to recenter and refocus. What atmosphere are you creating for yourself and your students?
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Presenters: Sparkle | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Riverside High School Room C237
Description: This session will redirect teachers to pour into themselves before they can help someone else and consider how to recenter and refocus. What atmosphere are you creating for yourself and your students?
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Facilitators, Teachers

Presenters: Susan Best | [email protected] | School Nurse; Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Sheila Brockers-White | [email protected] | Instructional Facilitator; Thomas Smith | [email protected] | Instructional Assistant
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: The focus of the faculty meeting is to train staff on seizure first aid and EPI-PEN. Also, the meeting will focus on PBIS and the School-Wide PDP goal.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety, MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Lucretia Smith | [email protected] | CIMC/CDC; Jaye Pratt | [email protected] | RPC; Alexis Van Culin | [email protected] | Teacher-CTE Technology; Aleenih Carter-Kee | [email protected] | Teacher-History
Location: Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab
Description: This professional learning experience equips all DST Owls—teachers, staff, and leaders—with the tools, clarity, and systems needed to ensure a successful testing season, a consistent and supportive learning environment, and strong community partnerships for all scholars. Through targeted sessions aligned with DPS Strategic Priorities, staff will strengthen assessment readiness, improve classroom culture, and expand support for military-connected students. Together, we will lead with wisdom, strengthen our practice, and prepare our scholars to soar.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: LaShonda Morrisey | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This professional development session is designed to support teachers in strengthening their instruction and assessment practices, aligning them with End-of-Course (EOC) expectations.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | AP; Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This faculty meeting will focus on three essential areas that directly support student learning, school culture, and instructional alignment: Purple Hearts Military Training/Curriculum, District Assessments Updates, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Participants will deepen their understanding of how each initiative connects to their daily practice and contributes to a safe, supportive, and academically aligned learning environment.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Lucretia Smith | [email protected] | CIMC/CDC; Lamont Dixon | [email protected] | Principal; Syreeta Mason-Foster | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab
Description: This professional learning experience equips all DST Owls—teachers, staff, and leaders—with the tools, clarity, and systems needed to ensure a successful testing season, a consistent and supportive learning environment, and strong community partnerships for all scholars. Through targeted sessions aligned with DPS Strategic Priorities, staff will strengthen assessment readiness, improve classroom culture, and expand support for military-connected students. Together, we will lead with wisdom, strengthen our practice, and prepare our scholars to soar.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, MTSS, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Elizabeth Agoranos | [email protected] | BT Mentor
Location: Riverside High School 233
Description: NCEES Overview - The What, Why, and How Applying NCEES Standards Scenarios Video Practice The Post-Conference An Administrator’s Lens Artifacts and Evidence Your Digital Portfolio
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Effective Feedback Strategies, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Ms. Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | MS Assistant Principal; Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal; Mr. Michael Irving | [email protected] | HS Assistant Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This faculty meeting will provide staff with updates and collaborative discussion around key areas impacting student success and school climate. Topics will include analysis of PBIS behavioral and attendance trends, planning and awareness for SEL Week, updates on academic benchmark data, and important health guidance related to measles prevention and response. Staff will review current data, reflect on trends affecting students, and discuss strategies to strengthen classroom practices, student engagement, and school-wide supports. The goal is to ensure staff are informed, aligned, and equipped with actionable steps to support both the academic and social-emotional well-being of all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Lucretia Smith | [email protected] | CIMC/CDC; Lamont Dixon | [email protected] | Principal; Syreeta Mason-Foster | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Durham School of Technology DST Learning Lab
Description: This professional learning experience equips all DST Owls—teachers, staff, and leaders—with the tools, clarity, and systems needed to ensure a successful testing season, a consistent and supportive learning environment, and strong community partnerships for all scholars. Through targeted sessions aligned with DPS Strategic Priorities, staff will strengthen assessment readiness, improve classroom culture, and expand support for military-connected students. Together, we will lead with wisdom, strengthen our practice, and prepare our scholars to soar.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, MTSS, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)