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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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Friday, November 8
 

9:00am EST

Benchmark Training - MOY- Yearlong COURSES - Year Round Cal = REQUIRED; Traditional Cal = OPTION 1
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering Middle-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Hamlin Road 110

12:00pm EST

Benchmark Training - MOY- Yearlong COURSES - Year Round Cal = REQUIRED; Traditional Cal = OPTION 1 PM Session
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering Middle-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Wednesday, November 13
 

3:30pm EST

Lakeview School: November Staff Meeting
Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
During this session, we will discuss the testing schedule for iReady, Reading Plus, Benchmarks, and End of Course assessments.
Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Lakeview School
 
Friday, November 15
 

8:30am EST

Benchmark Training - MOY- Yearlong COURSES - Traditional Calendar = OPTION 2
Friday November 15, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering Middle-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Friday November 15, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Hamlin Road 110

10:45am EST

Benchmark Training - MOY- Yearlong COURSES - Traditional Calendar = OPTION 3
Friday November 15, 2024 10:45am - 12:45pm EST
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering Middle-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Friday November 15, 2024 10:45am - 12:45pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Wednesday, November 20
 

2:30pm EST

Easley Elementary - ACCESS Speaking and Writing Prep
Wednesday November 20, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Overview of ACCESS assessments for Easley Elementary staff
Wednesday November 20, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School Media Center
 
Monday, November 25
 

9:00am EST

Fall End-of-Course (EOC) Training - High School TCs - Block - Semester 1
Monday November 25, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
TC's will receive the resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and administer the fall EOC's for semester 1.
Monday November 25, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, November 26
 

12:45pm EST

Using mCLASS to create Instructional Small Groups
Tuesday November 26, 2024 12:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Interactive session, participants will explore how to effectively leverage mCLASS assessment data to create and manage small instructional groups. Educators will learn how to interpret mCLASS results to identify specific student needs, target skill gaps, and differentiate instruction for maximum impact. The session will cover best practices for grouping students based on their skill levels and reading profiles, including strategies for grouping by similar needs (e.g., phonemic awareness, decoding, comprehension) and using ongoing progress monitoring to adjust group membership and instruction dynamically. Participants will leave with practical strategies for using data to create fluid, responsive small groups that enhance student learning and growth in foundational literacy skills.
Tuesday November 26, 2024 12:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Merrick-Moore Elementary School Media Center
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

6:30pm EST

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - What you need to know about a SACERS visit
Tuesday December 10, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
This workshop will provide constructive feedback so staff and group leaders may make quality improvements to their programs.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Morehead Montessori Magnet School Cafeteria
 
Friday, December 13
 

9:00am EST

REQUIRED: ACCESS Training - Elementary Primary TCs; Ignite; Hospital
Friday December 13, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the ACCESS assessments.
Friday December 13, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Old Northern - Room V-1

3:00pm EST

REQUIRED for Select: Alternate ACCESS Training - Select Elementary Primary TCs
Friday December 13, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the Alternate ACCESS assessments.
Friday December 13, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Old Northern - Room V-1
 
Thursday, December 19
 

9:00am EST

REQUIRED: ACCESS Training - Middle & High School Primary TCs; DSA; Lakeview
Thursday December 19, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the ACCESS assessments.
Thursday December 19, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Old Northern - Room V-1

3:00pm EST

REQUIRED for Select: Alternate ACCESS Training - Select Middle & High School Primary TCs
Thursday December 19, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the Alternate ACCESS assessments.
Thursday December 19, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Old Northern - Room V-1
 
Monday, January 6
 

9:00am EST

ACCESS Training - Elementary BTC (incl. Ignite/Hospital) + Make-ups for Primary
Monday January 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the ACCESS assessments.
Monday January 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1

3:00pm EST

Alt. ACCESS Training - Select Elementary BTC + Make-ups for Primary
Monday January 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the Alternate ACCESS assessments.
Monday January 6, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1
 
Tuesday, January 7
 

9:00am EST

ACCESS Training - Middle & High School (incl. DSA/Lakeview) BTC + Make-ups for Primary + SCS
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the ACCESS assessments.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Old Northern - Room V-1

3:00pm EST

Alt. ACCESS Training - Select Middle & High School BTC + Make-ups for Primary
Tuesday January 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
TC's will receive all relevant training and resources for successfully planning for and administering the Alternate ACCESS assessments.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Old Northern - Room V-1
 
Monday, January 27
 

9:00am EST

Spring WorkKeys - SELECT High School TC's
Monday January 27, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
This training will enable TC's to learn the processes and procedures for administering the ACT WorkKeys assessment.
Monday January 27, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110

1:00pm EST

Spring Credit-by-Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) - End-of-Course (EOC) = SELECT SCHOOLS ONLY
Monday January 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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.
Monday January 27, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Wednesday, February 12
 

9:00am EST

ACT Training - All High School TC's
Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Test coordinators will receive resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and complete the ACT online administration.
Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

1:00pm EST

Spring CCRAA-11 Training - SELECT High School TC's
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Test coordinators will receive resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and complete the CCRAA-11 (ACT Alternate Assessment) administration.
Wednesday February 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

2:00pm EST

Spring Extend 1-Grade 11 Training - SELECT High School TC's
Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Test coordinators will receive resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and complete the Extend 1-Grade 11 paper/pencil administration.
Wednesday February 12, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

3:30pm EST

Benchmark Refresher Training - MOY/EOY- Semester 2 - Block - TRADITIONAL CALENDAR High Schools
Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering Middle-of-Year and/or End-of-Year assessments for semester 2.
Wednesday February 12, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, April 11
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmark Refresher Training - EOY- Yearlong COURSES - Year Round & Traditional - OPTION 1
Friday April 11, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering End-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Friday April 11, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road 110

1:00pm EDT

Benchmark Refresher Training - EOY- Yearlong COURSES - Year Round & Traditional - OPTION 2
Friday April 11, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering End-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Friday April 11, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, April 14
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmark Refresher Training - EOY- Yearlong COURSES - Year Round & Traditional - OPTION 3
Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering End-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road 110

1:00pm EDT

Benchmark Refresher Training - EOY- Yearlong COURSES - Traditional - OPTION 4
Monday April 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Assist Benchmark Test Coordinators with processes for administering End-of-Year assessments for schools with yearlong COURSES.
Monday April 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, April 22
 

9:00am EDT

Spring Testing: End-of-Course (EOC) Training - High Schools with grades 9-12 only
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TC's will receive the resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and administer the spring EOC's for semester 2.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8

1:00pm EDT

Spring Testing: Accountability Training: High School w/ 9-12 only
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ensure Data Managers, Counselors and Test Coordinators understand the policies regarding dropping students from EOC courses and the implications of doing so after the 10th day for semester courses or 20th day for year long courses. Provide course codes for EOC courses and reminders for online and Credit Recovery EOC courses.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8

2:30pm EDT

Spring Testing: NCEXTEND1 Training: SELECT High School w/ 9-12 only
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Test coordinators will receive resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and complete the NCEXTEND 1 assessment.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, April 23
 

9:00am EDT

Spring Testing: EOG Training: Elem; K-12; Middle & 6-12
Wednesday April 23, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TC's will receive the resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and administer the spring EOG's.
Wednesday April 23, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

1:00pm EDT

Spring Testing: EOC or RtA Training: Elem; K-12; Middle & 6-12
Wednesday April 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
TC's will receive the resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and administer the EOC's (Middle School) or RtA (Elementary Schools).
Wednesday April 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1

2:30pm EDT

Spring Testing: NCEXTEND1 Training: SELECT Elem; K-12; Middle & 6-12
Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Test coordinators will receive resources and training to be able to successfully plan for and administer the NCEXTEND 1 assessment.
Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Wednesday, May 21
 

2:40pm EDT

George Watts Montessori Staff- End of Grade Testing Training
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
End of Grade Testing Training for test administrators and proctors
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
George Watts Montessori Magnet School Media Center
 


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