Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

9:00am EST

RHMS Q4 Planning Day for ELA 6/7/8 LIMITED

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:00am - 3:15pm EST

Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School conference room

Planning Day for teachers, co-teachers, PLC leads, and grade level administrators for EOG/ EOC tested courses at Rogers Herr Middle School

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:00am - 3:15pm EST
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School conference room

ELA, 6th-8th

1:00pm EST

Amira Data Dive Training LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST

Online

In this session, we'll explore Amira's teacher reports and show educators how to use them to track student progress. You'll also learn how to build a personalized data action plan, empowering teachers to enhance learning outcomes with data-driven insights.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Online

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/OvTTK
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/tWCk8
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1:00pm EST

Falling in Love with Complex Text TR/ K-5 LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST

Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School

Let’s continue the learning from Part 1 of our deep dive into Complex Text (in September) by falling deeper in love with putting Complex Text at the Center of our ELA classrooms. Planning for comprehension lessons requires deeper understanding of the three levels of text representation and why close reading matters. In this session, we will connect research to practice through collaborative reading, discussion, and application to elevate our effectiveness in planning and implementing daily reading comprehension lessons. No prerequisite required.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Assistant

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1:00pm EST

HMH Structured Literacy: Building a Strong Foundation for Skilled Readers (K-2) FILLING

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST

Online

By aligning structured literacy instruction with the Science of Reading, early elementary classrooms can ensure that all students, including struggling readers, develop the necessary skills to become fluent and proficient readers. This approach helps create a strong foundation for lifelong reading success. This session is designed for K-2 teachers to support them with using the Structured Literacy components in HMH.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Online

ELA, K-2nd

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/XiXUo
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1:00pm EST

Dive into HMH Foundational Skills for grades 3-5 LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Online

Learn about the tools available with HMH Structured Literacy Program for 3-5 as well as develop a plan on how to use the resources available to strengthen phonics at the CORE along with how to provide differentiation.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

ELA, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/TiDJS
ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/Sy-iz
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1:00pm EST

Next Steps with HMH - Amira Data (HMH - Amira Schools Only) LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Online

Participants will learn how to access Amira teacher data reports, analyze the data, and identify resources to assist with instructional next steps to increase students progress.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/0q_zr
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1:00pm EST

Strategies from 'The Writing Revolution'

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Southwest Elementary School Media Center

Learn strategies from 'The Writing Revolution' by Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler to help support systematic writing instruction from sentences to paragraphs and integrate writing with all content areas.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Southwest Elementary School Media Center

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/G_uJ-
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1:00pm EST

Unit 5 P 2 LETRS Training for YR Teachers | Half Day (1 PM to 4 PM) | Online Meeting | Links in Description FILLING

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Online

Facilitators: Kathleen Janes

Find details at the links below.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpi-nc.zoomgov.com/j/1609768185
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/MsCT8
LINKS AND DETAILS DOC https://t.ly/letrsTraining
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1:45pm EST

6-8 ELA Flexible Instruction for Student Growth LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST

Online

What is flexible instruction and how do we plan for it?Participants will learn how to use student data, connect that data to standard proficiency and identify resources to plan for flexible grouping in their classroom.

Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Online

ELA, 6th-8th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/Y_Gg1
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2:45pm EST

9-12 English Collaborative Vertical Planning for Literacy Equity LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST

Online

Functional literacy allows people to survive. Empowered literacy ensures our students thrive.High school teachers can join this session to participate in a collective process to identify, prioritize, and map foundational and critical literacy competencies to ensure equitable access to empowered literacy for all DPS graduates.

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Resources
WordUp

Friday February 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Online

ELA, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/CLgo-
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8:00am EST

Small Group Instruction-Eno Valley-K-5 LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EST

Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Teachers will get to attend a workshop of sessions that will support planning small instruction followed up by planning time with guided support to help make the connections between data, small group PD, and daily instructional needs.

Monday February 17, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/tMkPM
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8:30am EST

Ready; Set; Read! Pre-K Centers for Early Literacy Success LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Eastway Elementary School 409

Step into the shoes of a Pre-K student in this immersive professional development session led by our exceptional Pre-K teacher. Designed for K-5 teachers, this session will showcase effective center-based activities that foster early literacy skills. Participants will experience firsthand how engaging and well-structured centers can prepare young learners to read confidently by the time they leave Pre-K.

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Eastway Elementary School 409

ELA, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Assistant, Support

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/neznV
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9:00am EST

Burton Elementary Staff Professional Learning: Supporting Student Growth: Using Dreambox Reading Plus Data to Drive Instruction

Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST

Online

This session is for Burton Elementary staff. Staff will Dive into extensive classroom data to understand student progress towards lesson and proficiency goals. Learn which students are using the reading plus instructional components optimally and which need more targeted support.

Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Online

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ONLINE MEETING URL TBD
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9:00am EST

Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking in Literacy for Eno Valley

Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 10:00pm EST

Eno Valley Elementary School

Eno Valley teachers will learn practical strategies and resources to effectively enrich literacy experiences for high-performing students, fostering their advanced skills and nurturing their love of reading and writing.

Monday February 17, 2025 9:00am - 10:00pm EST
Eno Valley Elementary School

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

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10:30am EST

George Watts Montessori Staff- LETRS; Now What? Small Group Reading Instruction LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am EST

George Watts Montessori Magnet School

PLCs will meet to talk about how to use what they've learned from LETRS to begin (or continue) facilitating small group reading instruction that is based in the science of reading and uses the LETRS scope and sequences provided.

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am EST
George Watts Montessori Magnet School

ELA, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/Aj78R
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10:30am EST

Part 1: The Writing Revolution (Sentence Level Strategies for Grades 3-5)

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST

Glenn Elementary School

Sentence construction, Sentence expansion, Because/But/So

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Glenn Elementary School

ELA, 3rd-5th

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10:30am EST

Part 1: The Writing Revolution (Grades 3-5 Sentence Level Strategies)

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:30pm EST

Glenn Elementary School

Sentence construction, Sentence expansion, Because/But/So

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:30pm EST
Glenn Elementary School

ELA, 3rd-5th

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11:15am EST

George Watts Montessori Staff- LETRS Next Level

Monday February 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST

George Watts Montessori Magnet School

Amanda and Christie have been trained in a train-the-trainer model for supporting LETRS across the district. They came away from their weeklong training with lots of take-aways and they would love to share!

Monday February 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori Magnet School

ELA, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/JkztC
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8:30am EST

Science of Reading for Secondary Learning- Series

Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Online

TEACHER TAPAS TUESDAY! Explore the science of reading and learning, focusing on evidence-based strategies to enhance comprehension, engagement, and retention for adolescent learners. These short virtual sessions will occur the second Tuesday of each month from September-May. There are several sessions repeated throughout each day, so you can hop on one during your planning period or before/after school: 8:30am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:30pm

Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Online

ELA, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/4856614566

8:30am EST

LETRS Professional Development for building-level administrators(Assistant Principals) LIMITED

Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Staff Development Center M-9

Professional development for building-level administrators in support of the implementation of the Science of Reading.

Tuesday March 4, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M-9

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/lK6jW

9:15am EST

UFLI for Specialists and IAs LIMITED

Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School PLC

Participants will learn how to facilitate the 8 steps of a UFLI lesson and how it the program is used for interventions. If you have access to a UFLI manual, please bring it with you.

Tuesday March 4, 2025 9:15am - 10:00am EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary Museum School PLC

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, Assistant

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/c0dQy
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2:40pm EST

Forest View Learning Lab: Writing 3/5 LIMITED

Wednesday March 5, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Forest View Elementary School TBD

Staff will collaboratively learn over multiple session of a self-set goal.

Wednesday March 5, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD

ELA, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

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8:30am EDT

LETRS Professional Development for Administrators(Principal Session)

Monday March 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M-9

Professional development for building-level administrators in support of the implementation of the Science of Reading.

Monday March 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-9

ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/1x1va

2:45pm EDT

CC Spaulding Lexia PD LIMITED

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

C.C. Spaulding Elementary

CC Spaulding staff will take another deep dive into Lexia. We will examine what our current usage looks like and determine our next steps for implementation.

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
C.C. Spaulding Elementary

ELA, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th