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Durham Public Schools PL
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Tuesday, June 17
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Jump Start for Secondary ELA/English | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C234
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Heidi Perez | heidi_perez@dpsnc.net | Literacy Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room C234
Description: Grades 6-12 ELA/English teachers can join this session to get a head start on planning and prepping for the first few weeks of the school year. Plot out important dates, explore reading routine pathways, and comparative reading text sets as you collaborate with peers.
Subject Area(s): Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, Differentiation/Scaffolding, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C234
  Curriculum and Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Effective Feedback Strategies, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Reading, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Writing, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Thinking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Speaking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Listening, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Differentiation/Scaffolding, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Assistant Principals, Directors, Principals, Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Effective Lesson Planning That Impact Student Engagement | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room B224
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Brenda Blue | brenda_blue@dpsnc.net | K-5 Teaching and learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room B224
Description: The goal is to equip teachers with strategies to design and deliver lessons that purposefully increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Equity, Explicit Teaching, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Beginning Teachers, Culturally Responsive Practices, Differentiation/Scaffolding, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, MTSS, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room B224
  Curriculum and Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Equity, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Explicit Teaching, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Reading, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Writing, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Thinking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Speaking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Listening, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Beginning Teachers, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Differentiation/Scaffolding, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   English Learner Services, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   Exceptional Children, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers |   MTSS, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Itinerant Teachers, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Core Instructional Models and Practices (Elementary Math NCCAT Badge Day 1) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C231
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Lakisha Bridges | lakisha_bridges@dpsnc.net | Coach; Stephanie Brock | stephanie_brock@dpsnc.net | Math Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room C231
Description: In this seminar, we will explore transformative instructional models and practices designed to foster access, equity, and excellence in every math classroom. Participants will engage in deep reflection on how to honor the diverse strengths of all learners while unlocking their full potential. Central to our work will be an in-depth study of the Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions—a powerful framework that positions students as authors of their own mathematical understanding. Join us to elevate your instructional approach and cultivate a learning environment where every student thrives. • Topic: Curriculum and Instruction; Increased Rigor; Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening; Culturally Responsive Practices; DPS Adopted Resources; Effective Feedback Strategies; Equity; Standards Aligned Instruction; Student-Centered Learning
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Equity, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C231
  Curriculum and Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Equity, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Core Instructional Models and Practices (Secondary Math NCCAT Badge 1) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A213
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Alina Castillo | alina_castillo@dpsnc.net | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | kenya_lawrence@dpsnc.net | 6-12 Math Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room A213
Description: In this seminar, we will explore transformative instructional models and practices designed to foster access, equity, and excellence in every math classroom. Participants will engage in deep reflection on how to honor the diverse strengths of all learners while unlocking their full potential. Central to our work will be an in-depth study of the Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions—a powerful framework that positions students as authors of their own mathematical understanding. Join us to elevate your instructional approach and cultivate a learning environment where every student thrives.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A213
  Curriculum and Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Effective Feedback Strategies, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Equity, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | The Inpour- What are you pouring out from | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C237
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Sparkle | sparkle_howard@dpsnc.net | Presenter
Location: Riverside High School Room C237
Description: This session will redirect teachers to pour into themselves before they can help someone else and consider how to recenter and refocus. What atmosphere are you creating for yourself and your students?
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living, None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: PreKindergarten, 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: Coordinators, Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C237
 
Wednesday, June 18
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Hands-On Math Learning (Secondary Math NCCAT Badge 2) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A213
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Alina Castillo | alina_castillo@dpsnc.net | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | kenya_lawrence@dpsnc.net | 6-12 Math Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room A213
Description: In this seminar, we will focus on strengthening conceptual teaching and learning in the secondary mathematics classroom. Participants will explore the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) model as a powerful framework for building deep, transferable mathematical understanding. Through hands-on engagement with tools such as Hands-on Equations, Algebra Tiles, and geometric models, teachers will gain practical strategies for making abstract concepts accessible and meaningful to all learners. Join us as we bring mathematics to life through intentional, research-based practices that support student reasoning, retention, and confidence.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room A213
  Curriculum and Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Increased Rigor, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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