Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Elizabeth Shearer | elizabeth_shearer@dpsnc.net | Leadership Coach
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary
Description: Principal, Assistant Principal will work with Leadership Coach to develop Club leadership framework - Bell to Bell Community and Bell to Bell Instruction
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | iwinosa_idahor@dpsnc.net | Equity; Keaundra Robinson | keaundra_robinson@dpsnc.net | Equity
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: This session will focus on the following: Reflect on our identities and the identities of our campers; Explore the role and impact of implicit bias; Identify the characteristics and beliefs of a culturally responsive educator; Explore meaningful and effective ways to apply culturally responsive teaching strategies to enhance the experience of campers.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | gloria_sanchez@dpsnc.net | SEL/Mental Health Coordinator; Dr. Cherice Artis | cherice_artis@dpsnc.net | School Counseling Coordinator; Kafi Hill | kafi_hill@dpsnc.net | Lead School Social Worker; Kourt Royster | Kourtney_royster@dpsnc.net | Mental Health Specialist; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | tomeka_wardsatter@dpsnc.net | Director of Student Wellness & Advocacy
Location: Riverside High School Room B220
Description: This session is designed for professional school counselors and school social workers who serve as field supervisors and mentees for interns and early-career professionals in student support services. Effective supervision is more than oversight—it’s a dynamic, reflective, and intentional process that shapes the professional identities of future practitioners. This session is REQUIRED for all staff who want to supervise an intern.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, School Counselors, School Social Work, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors

Presenters: Amy Miller | amy_miller@dpsnc.net | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | laverne_mattocks@dpsnc.net | Senior Executive Director
Location: TBD
Description: Join us for a 1.5-day Restorative Practices training that will focus on the specific needs of administrators within Durham Public Schools.Designed to complement the district-wide rollout of Restorative Practices, this training is designed with you in mind to ensure Principals and Assistant Principals have both expertise and strategies for effective implementation.This dynamic and interactive training will include essential frameworks, opportunities for meaningful connection with other school leaders in DPS, modules for schoolwide assessment and implementation, and opportunities to practice. Our training will be led by Peaceful Schools NC, a national school climate initiative based here in Durham, led by educators, for educators. Through intentional collaboration and programming, Peaceful Schools NC provides strategies for building and sustaining positive relationships within school communities so that all members can thrive.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Presenters: Amy Miller | amy_miller@dpsnc.net | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | laverne_mattocks@dpsnc.net | Senior Executive Director
Location: TBD
Description: Join us for a 1.5-day Restorative Practices training that will focus on the specific needs of administrators within Durham Public Schools.Designed to complement the district-wide rollout of Restorative Practices, this training is designed with you in mind to ensure Principals and Assistant Principals have both expertise and strategies for effective implementation.This dynamic and interactive training will include essential frameworks, opportunities for meaningful connection with other school leaders in DPS, modules for schoolwide assessment and implementation, and opportunities to practice. Our training will be led by Peaceful Schools NC, a national school climate initiative based here in Durham, led by educators, for educators. Through intentional collaboration and programming, Peaceful Schools NC provides strategies for building and sustaining positive relationships within school communities so that all members can thrive.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals