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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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Tuesday, June 17
 

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Teacher Support-Are we utilizing all of our resources? | Facilitated by Northern High School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A219
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Temperance Tobe | temperance.tobe@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Lucretia Smith | lucretial_smith@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Jennifer Watson | jennifer_watson@dpsnc.net | CIMC
Location: Riverside High School Room A219
Description: Supporting beginner teachers through creative lesson planning, and utilizing technology and resources.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Digital Teaching and Learning, Effective Feedback Strategies, Explicit Teaching, Beginning Teacher Support, Coaching and Mentoring, Information Technology
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A219
  Building Learning System Capacity, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Communication Skills, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Curriculum and Instruction, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Digital Teaching and Learning, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Effective Feedback Strategies, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Explicit Teaching, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Beginning Teacher Support, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Coaching and Mentoring, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Information Technology, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Calling All Veteran Teachers | Facilitated by Northern High School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C234
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Temperance Tobe | temperance.tobe@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Dr. Vimbainashe Chanakira | vimbainashe.chanakira@dpsnc.net | teacher
Location: Riverside High School Room C234
Description: Veteran teachers mentoring and supporting beginner teachers. Why veteran teachers are vital to the retention and success of new teachers.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Explicit Teaching, Social Emotional Learning, Beginning Teacher Support, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Directors, Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C234
 
Wednesday, June 18
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Staff First, Students Always: Supporting the Whole Child Starts with Us | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A218
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Kourtney Royster | kourtney_royster@dpsnc.net | K-12 School Counseling Coordinator
Location: Riverside High School Room A218
Description: This presentation explores how supporting staff wellness and adult SEL is key to creating a mentally healthy school environment. When educators are well, students benefit—leading to a positive ripple effect throughout the school. We’ll look at how restorative practices, cultural responsiveness, and SEL can coexist with academic rigor.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, School Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room A218

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Teacher Support-Are we utilizing all of our resources? | Facilitated by Northern High School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room D242
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Temperance Tobe | temperance.tobe@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Lucretia Smith | lucretial_smith@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Jennifer Watson | jennifer_watson@dpsnc.net | CIMC
Location: Riverside High School Room D242
Description: Supporting beginner teachers through creative lesson planning, and utilizing technology and resources.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Digital Teaching and Learning, Effective Feedback Strategies, Explicit Teaching, Beginning Teacher Support, Coaching and Mentoring, Information Technology
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room D242
  Building Learning System Capacity, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Communication Skills, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Curriculum and Instruction, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Digital Teaching and Learning, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Effective Feedback Strategies, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Explicit Teaching, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Beginning Teacher Support, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Coaching and Mentoring, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers |   Information Technology, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Calling All Veteran Teachers | Facilitated by Northern High School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C234
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. Temperance Tobe | temperance.tobe@dpsnc.net | CIMC; Dr. Vimbainashe Chanakira | vimbainashe.chanakira@dpsnc.net | teacher
Location: Riverside High School Room C234
Description: Veteran teachers mentoring and supporting beginner teachers. Why veteran teachers are vital to the retention and success of new teachers.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Explicit Teaching, Social Emotional Learning, Beginning Teacher Support, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Directors, Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C234

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Classroom Activities to Build Culture, Trust and Inclusion (Week 1 & Beyond) | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room B223
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Justine Daniel | justine_daniel@dpsnc.net | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room B223
Description: In this session strategies and classroom activities to build classroom culture, trust and a sense of belonging will be shared and modeled. Activities range from Week 1 activities to build a positive learning environment to strategies on how to engage learners through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room B223

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Trauma Informed Schools | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A219
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | gloria_sanchez@dpsnc.net | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Riverside High School Room A219
Description: Trauma-informed school training will teach staff the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who may have experienced trauma. This involves understanding the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, recognizing trauma symptoms, and implementing evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Social Emotional, Culturally Responsive Practices
Targeted Instructional Grades: None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Coordinators, Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A219

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Staff First, Students Always: Supporting the Whole Child Starts with Us | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A218
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Kourtney Royster | kourtney_royster@dpsnc.net | K-12 School Counseling Coordinator
Location: Riverside High School Room A218
Description: This presentation explores how supporting staff wellness and adult SEL is key to creating a mentally healthy school environment. When educators are well, students benefit—leading to a positive ripple effect throughout the school. We’ll look at how restorative practices, cultural responsiveness, and SEL can coexist with academic rigor.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, School Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A218
 
Wednesday, August 6
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Trauma Informed Schools | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 110
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | gloria_sanchez@dpsnc.net | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Hillside High School Room 110
Description: Trauma-informed school training will teach staff the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who may have experienced trauma. This involves understanding the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, recognizing trauma symptoms, and implementing evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Social Emotional, Culturally Responsive Practices
Targeted Instructional Grades: None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Coordinators, Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Hillside High School Room 110

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Classroom Activities to Build Culture, Trust and Inclusion (Week 1 & Beyond) | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 113
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Justine Daniel | justine_daniel@dpsnc.net | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Hillside High School Room 113
Description: In this session strategies and classroom activities to build classroom culture, trust and a sense of belonging will be shared and modeled. Activities range from Week 1 activities to build a positive learning environment to strategies on how to engage learners through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hillside High School Room 113
 


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