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Durham Public Schools PL
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, June 2
 

8:00am EDT

Infinite Campus: ASYNCHRONOUS VIDEOS for Basic Navigation and Campus Instruction | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | | https://t.ly/X0-dx
Monday June 2, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Presenters: [email protected]
Location: https://t.ly/X0-dx
Description: Educators and staff will learn the basics of attendance, grading and much more in the new Infinite Campus platform. You may watch these videos whenever you are able PRIOR to your live training.Ignore the date listed.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K,Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade,3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade,6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade,9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles:
Monday June 2, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Infinite Campus: LIVE training with your Leader/ Teacher Leader | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | | https://t.ly/T6-HA
Monday June 2, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Presenters: [email protected]
Location: https://t.ly/T6-HA
Description: This is an in-person OR Online training with your school or department trainer to reinforce the basics of attendance, grading and much more in Infinite Campus.Participants MUST HAVE watched the asynchronous videos prior to this session.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K,Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade,3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade,6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade,9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles:
Monday June 2, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
 
Monday, June 16
 

9:00am EDT

Summer Read-to-Achieve (RtA) Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist; Nathan Hester | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the Read to Achieve assessment for Grade 3 Summer Camp.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, July 8
 

9:00am EDT

Option 1: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Year-Round Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Eastway Elementary School; Holt Elementary School; Hope Valley Elementary School; Easley Elementary School; Oak Grove Elementary School; Pearsontown Elem
LIMITED
Tuesday July 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday July 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, July 15
 

9:00am EDT

Option 2: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Year-Round Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Eastway Elementary School; Holt Elementary School; Hope Valley Elementary School; Easley Elementary School; Oak Grove Elementary School; Pearsontown Elem
LIMITED
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 105
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 105

1:00pm EDT

Summer Credit-by-Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) - End-of-Course (EOC) = SELECT SCHOOLS ONLY | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 105
LIMITED
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments $ Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 105
Description: If TCs have students from their schools who register for CDM, they will need to attend this training to prepare for administering the EOC. TCs will be notified in advance if they have students to sign up.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 105

1:00pm EDT

Summer End-of-Course (EOC) Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 105
LIMITED
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 105
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment for summer courses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 105
 
Thursday, July 17
 

1:00pm EDT

Cohort Graduation Rate (CGR) | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | School Leadership | https://t.ly/8bnA8
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments and Accountability; Dr. Albert Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director, Research & Accountability; Amy Bass | [email protected] | District Records Technician
Location: https://t.ly/8bnA8
Description: Attendees will learn about the CGR process and how to improve outcomes for high schools.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Principals
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, July 29
 

1:00pm EDT

NCTest- Getting Reports | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | School Leadership | https://t.ly/CywwG
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Dr. Albert Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director, Research & Accountability
Location: https://t.ly/CywwG
Description: This session will assist principals with getting their accounts setup as well as accessing data reports for their school. Prior to attending, if participants do not already have an account, they must setup their account using their DPS email address with the underscore and follow the instructions for Two Factor Authentication using the session materials.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, July 30
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmarks: Tracker Set-up - Year Round Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road Room 110
LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road Room 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on setting up trackers in Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road Room 110

11:00am EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online- Year-Round Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on the processes for ensuring students are enrolled and dropped properly from EOC courses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Data Managers, School Counselors, Test Coordinators
Wednesday July 30, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, August 11
 

9:00am EDT

Option 1: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Traditional Calendar Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 11, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 11, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

1:30pm EDT

Option 1: Fall RtA- Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the Fall Read-to-Achieve Alternate Assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

2:30pm EDT

Option 1: Grade 3 Portfolio - Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 11, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio throughout the school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 11, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, August 15
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmarks: Tracker Set-up - Cooperative Innovative High Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road Room 110
LIMITED
Friday August 15, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road Room 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on setting up trackers in Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Friday August 15, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road Room 110

11:00am EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online- CIHS Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Friday August 15, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on the processes for ensuring students are enrolled and dropped properly from EOC courses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Data Managers, School Counselors, Test Coordinators
Friday August 15, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, August 18
 

8:45am EDT

JHS Kick-Off Session | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Auditorium
LIMITED
Monday August 18, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Susan Taylor | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Jordan High School Auditorium
Description: Welcome (back) to Jordan session! Reset. Refocus. Reignite. the Jordan way!
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday August 18, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am EDT
Jordan High School Auditorium
 
Tuesday, August 19
 

9:00am EDT

Option 2: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Traditional Calendar Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

1:30pm EDT

Option 2: Fall RtA- Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the Fall Read-to-Achieve Alternate Assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday August 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

2:30pm EDT

Option 2: Grade 3 Portfolio - Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio throughout the school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday August 19, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, August 20
 

1:00pm EDT

School Psychologists PLC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Student Support Services | Riverside High School 219
LIMITED
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Laura Echols | [email protected] | Co-Lead Psychologist; Juliann Anderson | [email protected] | Co-Lead Psychologist; Andrew Paschal | [email protected] | Co-Lead Psychologist
Location: Riverside High School 219
Description: Opening meeting for 25-26 school year. Updates and procedures for the school year will be discussed.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Exceptional Children, Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Psychologists
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Riverside High School 219
 
Tuesday, August 26
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmark Training: MOY/EOY-Semester 1-Block - Year Round [SCS] | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 105- Testing Suite
LIMITED
Tuesday August 26, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 105- Testing Suite
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Tuesday August 26, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road 105- Testing Suite
 
Thursday, August 28
 

8:30am EDT

OPTION 1: TC Annual Training - Handbooks & Hist Audits/Expect Test Files - YR & CIHS | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Thursday August 28, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on test security, test coordinator expectations, accommodations and other local processes and procedures for School Test Coordinators.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Thursday August 28, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, September 2
 

8:30am EDT

OPTION 2: TC Annual Training - Handbooks & Hist Audits/Expect Test Files - YR Schools & CIHS | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Tuesday September 2, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on test security, test coordinator expectations, accommodations and other local processes and procedures for School Test Coordinators.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday September 2, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, September 5
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmarks: Tracker Set-up - Traditional Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
LIMITED
Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on setting up trackers in Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Staff Development Center M1

1:00pm EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online- Traditional Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
LIMITED
Friday September 5, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: To provide training on the processes for ensuring students are enrolled and dropped properly from EOC courses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Data Managers, School Counselors, Test Coordinators
Friday September 5, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Wednesday, September 10
 

1:00pm EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online- Data Managers and School Counselors | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/IBX4C
LIMITED
Wednesday September 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: https://t.ly/IBX4C
Description: To provide training on the processes for ensuring students are enrolled and dropped properly from EOC courses.
Subject Area(s): *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
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Data Managers, School Counselors, Test Coordinators
Wednesday September 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, September 15
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmark Training: MOY/EOY-Semester 1-Block - CIHS | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday September 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Monday September 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Hamlin Road 110

10:00am EDT

PreACT Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday September 15, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of PreACT.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday September 15, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

2:00pm EDT

CCRAA-10 Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday September 15, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of CCRAA-10, the alternate assessment for PreACT.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday September 15, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Wednesday, September 24
 

8:30am EDT

TC Annual Training - Handbooks & Hist Audits/Expect Test Files - Traditional Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
LIMITED
Wednesday September 24, 2025 8:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: To provide training on test security, test coordinator expectations, accommodations and other local processes and procedures for School Test Coordinators.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Wednesday September 24, 2025 8:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Monday, September 29
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmark Training: MOY/EOY-Semester 1-Block - Traditional Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday September 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Monday September 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, October 3
 

9:00am EDT

MAKE-UP: TC Annual Training - Handbooks & Hist Audits/Expect Test Files - Traditional | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
FILLING
Friday October 3, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: To provide training on test security, test coordinator expectations, accommodations and other local processes and procedures for School Test Coordinators.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Friday October 3, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Monday, October 6
 

9:00am EDT

Fall WorkKeys Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday October 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: This training is to provide training for school-based testing coordinators (STCs) and/or back-up testing coordinators (BTCs) on the administration of the ACT WorkKeys assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday October 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

3:45pm EDT

Mini PD - Faculty Meeting | Facilitated by Brogden Middle School | Brogden Middle School | Brogden Middle School Media Center
Monday October 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Presenters: Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Almira Mbah | [email protected] | Teacher; Desirae Smith | [email protected] | Principal; Krystle Glover | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to: set up their Rooms account for parent communication get an overview on GoGuardian to monitor student computers during instruction watch the testing security video
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Digital Teaching and Learning, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday October 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Brogden Middle School Media Center
 
Thursday, October 9
 

9:15am EDT

October Planning Period Professional Development - Jordan High School | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Room 124
Thursday October 9, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am EDT
Presenters: Nicole Stocking | [email protected] | School Counselor; Andrea Ruby | [email protected] | Assistant Principal of School Accountability
Location: Jordan High School Room 124
Description: Participants will learn about suicide prevention and bullying awareness in addition to receivig test admininstration training.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Thursday October 9, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am EDT
Jordan High School Room 124
 
Wednesday, October 22
 

9:30am EDT

Fall End-of-Course CDM Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/AtvPG
LIMITED
Wednesday October 22, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/AtvPG
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Wednesday October 22, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

DPS Psychologist PLC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Wednesday October 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Julie Anderson | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Laura Echols | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Andrew Paschal | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Departmental updates, teaming strategies, intervention development, eligibility review, data analysis.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Data Analysis
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: Psychologists
Wednesday October 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, November 6
 

9:00am EST

Benchmark Training: MOY-Yearlong Course- Required- Year-Round (Option 1- Trad Calendar) | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/zcge9
LIMITED
Thursday November 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: https://t.ly/zcge9
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Thursday November 6, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Online
 
Wednesday, November 12
 

8:30am EST

Local and State Testing PD | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School PLC Room
Wednesday November 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:05am EST
Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Literacy Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School PLC Room
Description: Teachers will learn how the ethical and procedural routines for administering state and local assessments.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday November 12, 2025 8:30am - 9:05am EST
Oak Grove Elementary School PLC Room
 
Friday, November 14
 

12:00am EST

Benchmark Training: MOY-Yearlong Courses- Option 2- Traditional Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/8jXvi
LIMITED
Friday November 14, 2025 12:00am - 2:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: https://t.ly/8jXvi
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Friday November 14, 2025 12:00am - 2:00pm EST
Online
 
Monday, November 17
 

9:00am EST

Fall End-of-Course (EOC) & CDM Training: Block- Semester 1 | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday November 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday November 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110

1:00pm EST

ACT Accommodations-TAA Training- All High Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FULL
Monday November 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity full
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on requesting ACT authorized accommodations and supports.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday November 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, December 5
 

9:00am EST

REQUIRED: ACCESS Training - All Elementary STCs, Ignite, Hospital and SCS and Rogers-Herr- STCs Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center SDC-M9
FILLING
Friday December 5, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center SDC-M9
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Friday December 5, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center SDC-M9

3:00pm EST

REQUIRED for Select: Alternate ACCESS Training - Select Elementary + RHMS- STCs Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center SDC-M9
LIMITED
Friday December 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center SDC-M9
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Alternate ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Friday December 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center SDC-M9
 
Thursday, December 11
 

9:30am EST

December Faculty Meeting - EOC Training | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School 124
LIMITED
Thursday December 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Andrea Ruby | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Jordan High School 124
Description: Training for EOCs
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Thursday December 11, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Jordan High School 124
 
Thursday, December 18
 

9:00am EST

REQUIRED: ACCESS Training - All Middle & High School, DSA, Lakeview STCs and All Elem BTCs; Make-up for December 5th | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern High School- Room V1-117 Tom Wilkinson Rd- Durha
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Other... Old Northern High School- Room V1-117 Tom Wilkinson Rd- Durham, NC 27712
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

3:00pm EST

REQUIRED for Select: Alternate ACCESS Training - Select Middle & High School +Select Elem BTCs; MAKE-UP for December 5th | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern High School- Room V1-117 Tom Wilkinson Rd- D
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Other... Old Northern High School- Room V1-117 Tom Wilkinson Rd- Durham, NC 27712
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Alternate ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
 
Thursday, January 8
 

9:00am EST

FINAL Make-Up: ACCESS Training - All School Levels [Max Capacity =30] | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center SDC-M8
LIMITED
Thursday January 8, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center SDC-M8
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Thursday January 8, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center SDC-M8

3:00pm EST

FINAL: Make-Up: Alt. ACCESS Training - All School Levels [Max Capacity =30] | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center SDC-M8
LIMITED
Thursday January 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center SDC-M8
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Alternate ACCESS assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Thursday January 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center SDC-M8
 
Monday, February 2
 

1:00pm EST

March Flexible Testing & CDM Training (Select Middle and High School TCs) | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Other... TBD- STCs will be notified if they have students taking the CDM
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Other... TBD- STCs will be notified if they have students taking the CDM
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment. To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) and other assessments for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
 
Monday, February 9
 

9:00am EST

The ACT Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M8
LIMITED
Monday February 9, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of The ACT.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday February 9, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

1:00pm EST

Spring WorkKeys Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M8
LIMITED
Monday February 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: This training is to provide training for school-based testing coordinators (STCs) and/or back-up testing coordinators (BTCs) on the administration of the ACT WorkKeys assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday February 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

2:30pm EST

CCRAA-11 Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M8
LIMITED
Monday February 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of CCRAA-11.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday February 9, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

3:30pm EST

NCEXTEND 1- Grade 11 | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M8
LIMITED
Monday February 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the NCEXTEND 1- Grade 11 assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday February 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

4:30pm EST

Benchmark Refresher Training: MOY/EOY-Semester 2 | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M8
LIMITED
Monday February 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: To provide a refresher session for any school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect. This is an optional training and is not required for benchmark TCs that have received previous training. It is required for any school-based TCs that were not trained during the first semester.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Monday February 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, February 24
 

9:50am EST

Lakeview School: ACT Online Administration: Preparing Teachers for Successful Test Delivery” | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School A2A
LIMITED
Tuesday February 24, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: LaShonda Morrisey | [email protected] | Testing Coordinator
Location: Lakeview School A2A
Description: This training session prepares teachers to confidently use the online ACT testing platform to administer the ACT assessment. Participants will learn the procedures, tools, and responsibilities required for secure and efficient online test administration, ensuring students experience a smooth and standardized testing process.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday February 24, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EST
Lakeview School A2A
 
Tuesday, April 7
 

9:00am EDT

OPTION 1: Benchmark Refresher Training: EOY-Yearlong Courses-YR & Traditional Calendars | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/11PBV
LIMITED
Tuesday April 7, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/11PBV
Description: To provide a refresher session for any school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the EOY Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect. This is an optional training and is not required for benchmark TCs that have received previous training. It is required for any school-based TCs that were not trained during the first semester.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Tuesday April 7, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
 
Monday, April 13
 

9:00am EDT

OPTION 2: Benchmark Refresher Training: EOY-Yearlong Courses-YR & Traditional Calendars | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/jyhAY
LIMITED
Monday April 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/jyhAY
Description: To provide a refresher session for any school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the EOY Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect. This is an optional training and is not required for benchmark TCs that have received previous training. It is required for any school-based TCs that were not trained during the first semester.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Monday April 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, April 21
 

9:00am EDT

Spring Testing: End-of-Course (EOC) & CDM Training: High School w/ 9-12 only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Tuesday April 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment and the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) process.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday April 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

1:00pm EDT

Spring Testing: Accountability Training: High School w/ 9-12 only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Tuesday April 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the accountability model and the impact of state testing for high schools.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday April 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

2:30pm EDT

Spring Testing: NCEXTEND 1- Select High Schools 9-12 only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Tuesday April 21, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the NCEXTEND 1 assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday April 21, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Thursday, April 23
 

9:00am EDT

Spring Testing: EOG Training: Elem, K-12, Middle & 6-12 | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
FILLING
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of required state assessments including those for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

1:00pm EDT

Spring Testing: EOC (Middle & Multilevel) or RtA- Elem, K-12, Middle & 6-12 | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
FULL
Thursday April 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: This session will provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators on the administration of required state assessments.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Thursday April 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

2:30pm EDT

Spring Testing: NCEXTEND1- Select Elem, K-12, Middle & 6-12 | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M1
LIMITED
Thursday April 23, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: This session is to train school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the NCEXTEND 1 assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Thursday April 23, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Friday, April 24
 

1:00pm EDT

DPS Psychologist PLC April 24, 1-3 | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Friday April 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Laura Echols | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Andrew Paschal | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Departmental updates, teaming strategies, intervention development, eligibility review, data analysis.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Data Analysis
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: Psychologists
Friday April 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Monday, May 4
 

4:45pm EDT

LGMS EOG Training | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday May 4, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Jaynes | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: This required session will prepare staff to administer EOG assessments securely and consistently. Participants will review testing procedures, test security expectations, staff responsibilities, accommodations, materials, and common testing scenarios to support a smooth administration and accurate student data.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday May 4, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
 
Monday, May 11
 

3:00pm EDT

OGE-EOG Staff Training | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Monday May 11, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional development session prepares staff for the successful administration of End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments by ensuring a clear understanding of testing expectations, procedures, and responsibilities. Participants will review state testing policies, including standardized administration protocols, test security, accommodations, and ethical practices. The session will also provide guidance on preparing students for testing, managing the testing environment, and addressing potential challenges during administration. By the end of the training, staff will be equipped to implement testing procedures with fidelity, maintain compliance with all regulations, and create a calm, supportive testing experience that promotes student success.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Social Workers, Back-up Test Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers, Test Coordinators
Monday May 11, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
 


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