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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, August 18
 

10:00am EDT

JHS Student Services and Infinite Campus | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School 130
LIMITED
Monday August 18, 2025 10:00am - 2:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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)
Monday August 18, 2025 10:00am - 2:45pm EDT
Jordan High School 130
 
Tuesday, August 19
 

1:00pm EDT

IOA Staff Lunch & Learn Session: BOY Kick Off | Facilitated by Ignite! Online Academy | Ignite! Online Academy | Staff Development Center M1
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
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)
Tuesday August 19, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
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, September 23
 

10:00am EDT

ELEMENTARY: Back-Up Data Manager Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Classified | Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
LIMITED
Tuesday September 23, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Shanita Graves | [email protected] | District Analyst
Location: Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
Description: This session is designed to train backup data managers on the functions within Infinite Campus, ensuring they are prepared to effectively step in during the absence of the primary data managers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Data Managers
Tuesday September 23, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
 
Thursday, September 25
 

10:00am EDT

SECONDARY: Back-Up Data Manager Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Classified | Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
LIMITED
Thursday September 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Shanita Graves | [email protected] | District Analyst
Location: Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
Description: This session is designed to train backup data managers on the functions within Infinite Campus, ensuring they are prepared to effectively step in during the absence of the primary data managers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Data Managers
Thursday September 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
 
Wednesday, October 8
 

2:45pm EDT

Supporting Student Success: Attendance Tools and Practices for Classified Support Staff | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Classified | Jordan High School Main Office Conference Room
LIMITED
Wednesday October 8, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Andrea Resto | [email protected] | Bookkeeper; Sara Huckbody | [email protected] | Assistant Principal of Instruction
Location: Jordan High School Main Office Conference Room
Description: Supporting Student Success: Attendance Tools and Practices for Classified Staff
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Student Wellness and Advocacy, Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Receptionists, School Treasurers, Data Managers
Wednesday October 8, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Jordan High School Main Office Conference Room
 
Thursday, December 4
 

10:00am EST

Back-Up Data Manager Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Classified | Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Shanita Graves | [email protected] | District Analyst
Location: Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
Description: This session is designed to train backup data managers on the functions within Infinite Campus, ensuring they are prepared to effectively step in during the absence of the primary data managers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Data Managers
Thursday December 4, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
 
Wednesday, January 7
 

10:00am EST

Back-Up Data Manager Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Classified | Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Shanita Graves | [email protected] | District Analyst
Location: Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
Description: This session is designed to train backup data managers on the functions within Infinite Campus, ensuring they are prepared to effectively step in during the absence of the primary data managers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Data Managers
Wednesday January 7, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
 
Tuesday, January 20
 

8:00am EST

PART 1 Grading in Infinite Campus | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: This professional learning session is Part 1 of a two-part series designed to support teachers in accurately entering grades within Infinite Campus. This session will focus on entering Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 grades. Participants will develop a foundational understanding of grading expectations, navigation within Infinite Campus, and best practices for entering standards-based and/or content grades aligned with district guidelines. Time will be provided to walk through the process step by step, address common questions, and ensure consistency and equity in grading practices across classrooms. Following the whole-group session, teachers will transition into team PLCs to collaboratively input grades with support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers
Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
 
Wednesday, February 4
 

1:00pm EST

PART 2Grading in Infinite Campus | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: This professional learning session is Part 2 of a two-part series designed to support teachers in accurately entering grades within Infinite Campus. This session will focus on entering Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 grades. Participants will develop a foundational understanding of grading expectations, navigation within Infinite Campus, and best practices for entering standards-based and/or content grades aligned with district guidelines. Time will be provided to walk through the process step by step, address common questions, and ensure consistency and equity in grading practices across classrooms.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
 
Friday, February 6
 

12:30pm EST

IOA Staff Lunch & Learn | Facilitated by Ignite! Online Academy | Ignite! Online Academy | https://t.ly/0iSSz
LIMITED
Friday February 6, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
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)
Friday February 6, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
Online
 
Monday, February 16
 

8:30am EST

SWA "Big Rocks" Comprehensive Programming Check Ins | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Exec. Director
Location: Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
Description: Individual team meetings with school-level student support services teams to review the yearly Student Wellness and Advocacy annual Big Rocks to check implementation progress with in the priority areas.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Equity, Infinite Campus, Standards Aligned Instruction
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
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
 
Tuesday, March 3
 

8:30am EST

SWA "Big Rocks" Comprehensive Programming Check Ins | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
Tuesday March 3, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Exec. Director
Location: Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
Description: Individual team meetings with school-level student support services teams to review the yearly Student Wellness and Advocacy annual Big Rocks to check implementation progress with in the priority areas.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety, School Counselors, School Social Work, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Equity, Infinite Campus, Standards Aligned Instruction
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
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors
Tuesday March 3, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street Mr. Royster's Office
 
Wednesday, March 4
 

10:00am EST

Back-Up Data Manager Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Classified | Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Shanita Graves | [email protected] | District Analyst
Location: Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
Description: This session is designed to train backup data managers on the functions within Infinite Campus, ensuring they are prepared to effectively step in during the absence of the primary data managers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Data Managers
Wednesday March 4, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
 
Wednesday, April 8
 

10:00am EDT

Back-Up Data Manager Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Classified | Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Shanita Graves | [email protected] | District Analyst
Location: Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
Description: This session is designed to train backup data managers on the functions within Infinite Campus, ensuring they are prepared to effectively step in during the absence of the primary data managers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Data Managers
Wednesday April 8, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 1817 Hamlin Rd Durham, NC 27704 (Hamlin Rd Conference Room)
 
Wednesday, April 29
 

3:15pm EDT

Student-Focused Master Scheduling | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Room 105
LIMITED
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sara Huckbody | [email protected] | Assistant Principal of Instruction
Location: Jordan High School Room 105
Description: Under the guidance of the assistant principal of instruction, the Leadership Team will review scheduling process in Infinite Campus.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Leads
Wednesday April 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Jordan High School Room 105
 


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