Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Ericka Boone | [email protected] | New Directions Center Coordinator; Melissa Watson | [email protected] | Director of Student Alternatives and Supports
Location: Riverside High School Room B221
Description: Moving away from “traditional” school discipline and toward restorative practices. This workshop will explore what that kind of shift can look like—in practical terms—inside our classrooms.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Equity, Increased Rigor, Social Emotional
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: Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | Equity Affairs
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: This session focuses on sharing instructional strategies that promote access and opportunity for all students and also encourage participants to consider the factors that influence culturally responsive instruction.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Laura Soldevilla | [email protected] | District BT Mentor Lead; Steven Gupton | [email protected] | District BT Mentor Lead
Location:
Description: Reflect on past experiences and practices to set the tone for the upcoming school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Leadership, Social Emotional, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Beginning Teachers, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Mentors

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)

Presenters: jasmine holloway | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Jennifer Hall | [email protected] | admin; Amanda Redmond | [email protected] | admine
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center / front office
Description: The teachers serving on the leadership team will meet to discuss the school's most pressing needs. During these meetings, they will ask thoughtful questions, share feedback from their grade-level teams, and contribute valuable teacher input to help guide schoolwide decision-making.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Dual Language Instruction, Increased Rigor, Leadership, Safety, Social Emotional, Equity, Human Resources, Professional Learning System and Processes, Security
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Treasurers, Administrative Assistants, Principals, Psychologists, School Counselors, Secretaries, Specialists, Teachers