Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Shara Settle | [email protected] | 9-12 Lead Counselor; Marva Smith | [email protected] | eLearning Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/fQP60
Description: Participants will apply the learning by: Supporting students enrolled in credit recovery through consistent communication and progress monitoring. Ensuring students understand expectations, deadlines, and available supports within the program.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Communication Skills, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Collin Dail | [email protected] | Teacher; Brianna Howard | [email protected] | Counselor
Location: Jordan High School 130
Description: Learn how to use Infinite Campus
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Information Technology, School Counselors, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Crystal Medlin | [email protected] | Principal; Karmen Newton | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Shannon Watson | [email protected] | MTSS Facilitator
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: This kickoff session will bring together Ignite’s core instructional priorities—Explicit Teaching, MTSS/WIN Blocks, PLC Collaboration, and Differentiated Teacher Learning—with essential systems training (eWalk walkthroughs, Infinite Campus, Thrillshare/Rooms communications). By centering each around one unifying theme: SPARK! EXCEL! ELEVATE!, we will energize our school community and establish clarity, collaboration, and confidence as we head into the new year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, MTSS, Team Building, Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

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

Presenters: Madison Ambrose | [email protected] | AIG Specialist; Yosheka Whitfield | [email protected] | AIG Elementary
Location: https://t.ly/0iSSz
Description: This kickoff session will bring together Ignite’s core instructional priorities—Explicit Teaching, MTSS/WIN Blocks, PLC Collaboration, and Differentiated Teacher Learning—with essential systems training (eWalk walkthroughs, Infinite Campus, Thrillshare/Rooms communications). By centering each around one unifying theme: SPARK! EXCEL! ELEVATE!, we will energize our school community and establish clarity, collaboration, and confidence as we head into the new year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, MTSS, Team Building, Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Sasha Dorsey | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: This workshop will teach managers and group leaders how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize afterschool planning and engagement. Participants will learn practical strategies for incorporating AI tools into daily activities such as circle time, squad activities, weekly planning, and the digital integration of arts and academic support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Presenters: Deborah Pitman | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Staff Development Center M-8
Description: Professional development for members of the Specialized Services Leadership team will be provided to support leadership development across programs, curricula, and instruction.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Operations, Team Building, Communication Skills, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Specialists