Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | AP; Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This faculty meeting will focus on three essential areas that directly support student learning, school culture, and instructional alignment: Purple Hearts Military Training/Curriculum, District Assessments Updates, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Participants will deepen their understanding of how each initiative connects to their daily practice and contributes to a safe, supportive, and academically aligned learning environment.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Ms. Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | MS Assistant Principal; Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal; Mr. Michael Irving | [email protected] | HS Assistant Principal
Location: Lakeview School Cafetorium
Description: This faculty meeting will provide staff with updates and collaborative discussion around key areas impacting student success and school climate. Topics will include analysis of PBIS behavioral and attendance trends, planning and awareness for SEL Week, updates on academic benchmark data, and important health guidance related to measles prevention and response. Staff will review current data, reflect on trends affecting students, and discuss strategies to strengthen classroom practices, student engagement, and school-wide supports. The goal is to ensure staff are informed, aligned, and equipped with actionable steps to support both the academic and social-emotional well-being of all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Dr. Theresa McGowan | [email protected] | Principal; Mr. Michael Irving | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Ms. Evangela Richardson | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Ms. Sheila Brockers-White | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lakeview School Gym
Description: Align, Act, and Achieve is our beginning-of-year professional development retreat designed to bring our school community together around a shared vision, clear expectations, and purposeful action for a successful school year. During this retreat, staff will Align around schoolwide expectations, district and school policies, and the practices that create a consistent, supportive learning environment for all students. We will Act by strengthening our understanding and application of explicit teaching, with a focus on providing students with clear instruction, modeling, guided practice, and meaningful feedback. Finally, we will Achieve by connecting our collective commitments to the daily actions and instructional practices that support student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Explicit Teaching, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Professional Learning System and Processes, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Mr. Michael Irving | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Lakeview School Gym
Description: This professional development session will provide teachers with a clear understanding of how to effectively use the Educator’s Handbook to document, manage, and respond to student behavioral incidents. The session will focus on ensuring consistency in identifying and documenting minor and major incidents, following school and district expectations, and using appropriate interventions before behaviors escalate. Participants will examine what determines whether a behavior should be classified as a minor or major incident. Teachers will discuss common behavior scenarios, practice distinguishing between classroom-managed behaviors and behaviors requiring administrative support, and review the appropriate steps for documenting incidents in Educator’s Handbook. Emphasis will be placed on accurate, objective documentation and consistent implementation of schoolwide behavior expectations. The goal of this professional development is to create a shared understanding of behavior management procedures so that students receive consistent, appropriate, and equitable responses across classrooms and school settings.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)