Durham Public Schools PL

Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT

R. N. Harris Elementary School Data Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Chakela Boney | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School Data Room
Description: The presenter leads the attendees in analyzing and navigating their student data and developing strategies to improve student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School Data Room

Mathematics, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EDT

Morphology for Grades 3-5 | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Teacher's rooms

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

Glenn Elementary School Teacher's rooms

Presenters: Rachael Horne | [email protected] | instructional coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School Teacher's rooms
Description: TW build theoretical knowledge around morphology, interact with a scope and sequence, and learn to implement a variety of strategies for attacking multisyllabic words.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Glenn Elementary School Teacher's rooms

ELA, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/QU9f7
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4:30pm EDT

AL Academy: May; Session 7 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | | https://t.ly/kIyB8

Friday May 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT

Online

Presenters: [email protected]
Location: https://t.ly/kIyB8
Description: Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K,Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade,3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade,6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade,9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles:

Friday May 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online

Arts, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade | Global Languages, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade | Science, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade | CTE, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/kIyB8
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8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 1 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9

Monday June 2, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M9

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 1
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Teachers

Monday June 2, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

Mathematics, Pre-K, 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 | ELA, Pre-K, 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

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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Using mCLASS to Foster Growth Through Small Group Instruction in ELA for Beginning Teachers | Facilitated by Riverside High School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C237

Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Riverside High School Room C237

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jewel Barnwell | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C237
Description: In this session, teachers will learn to use mCLASS data to create targeted small groups for improving literacy in K-5 ELA classrooms. Participants will explore how to interpret data, group students, plan effective lessons, and monitor progress to drive student growth.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C237

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | What Every General Education Teacher Needs to Know about Exceptional Children | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C233

Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Riverside High School Room C233

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Lead EC Facilitator; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Lead EC Facilitator; Wendy Vavrousek | [email protected] | EC Director
Location: Riverside High School Room C233
Description: This session will help general education teachers enhance their knowledge regarding exceptional children policies and practices, effectively collaborate with EC colleagues, and prepare for and engage in your students' IEP meetings.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Teachers

Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C233

Arts, Pre-K, 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 | Global Languages, Pre-K, 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 | Mathematics, Pre-K, 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 | Science, Pre-K, 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 | Social Studies, Pre-K, 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 | ELA, Pre-K, 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

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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Using ARC with Confidence | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room B223

Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Riverside High School Room B223

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jasmine | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room B223
Description: This session is designed to help teachers confidently access and implement ARC lessons by deepening their understanding of how Common Core Standards are embedded throughout each unit. Participants will explore how ARC aligns instructional tasks with grade-level expectations, unpack key standards, and learn how to navigate ARC resources effectively. Through hands-on planning and discussion, teachers will gain clarity on the instructional purpose behind each lesson and leave better equipped to deliver standards-based literacy instruction with fidelity and confidence.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room B223

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/Aae0Z
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8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Digging into Your HMH Resources | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C238

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Riverside High School Room C238

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Makenzie Yarborough | [email protected] | HMH Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C238
Description: This session is designed for teachers who may not know how to effectively utilize some of the components HMH. The facilitator will provide an overview of Structured Literacy for K-2 teachers and foundational literacy skills for grades 3-5.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Explicit Teaching, Assessment for Learning, Beginning Teacher Support, Differentiation/Scaffolding, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Mentors, Teachers

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C238

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Riverside High School Room C234

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jewel Barnwell | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C234
Description: In this session, teachers will learn to use mCLASS data to create targeted small groups for improving literacy in K-5 ELA classrooms. Participants will explore how to interpret data, group students, plan effective lessons, and monitor progress to drive student growth.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C234

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Skilled Readers in Action: Practical Science of Reading Strategies for Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by George Watts Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C239

Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Riverside High School Room C239

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Watson | [email protected] | Pre K/K teacher; Christie Pennell | [email protected] | Pre K/ K teacher
Location: Riverside High School Room C239
Description: This professional learning series explores the foundational principles of the Science of Reading (SoR), focusing on integrating evidence-based instructional practices into classroom instruction. Each session targets key components of skilled reading using Scarborough’s Reading Rope and The Simple View of Reading as frameworks.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants

Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C239

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Explicit Teaching and Writing: From Sounds to Sentences | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/ejSlZ

Tuesday July 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/ejSlZ
Description: Participants will understand the Explicit Teaching model and explore strategies and best practices to explicitly teach writing.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers

Tuesday July 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/ejSlZ
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7:30am EDT

Pearsontown Year-Round Elementary Retreat | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria

Monday July 14, 2025 7:30am - 4:00pm EDT

Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Asia Cunningham | [email protected] | Principal; Dr. Katherine Blackburn | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Ronnie Geter | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Jackeline Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal Intern; Ashley McRae | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: This session is to set clear goals for the 25-26 school year for all staff. Staff can expect to reflect on the previous school years performance and dive deep into the new school year as we embark on "The Panda Experience: Lead. Impact. Reflect." Doing this work Together is better!
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, MTSS, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Data Managers, Secretaries, Teachers

Monday July 14, 2025 7:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria

Digital Learning Standards, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EDT

W G Pearson Staff Retreat | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | Other... NCCU School of Education

Monday July 14, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT

Other... NCCU School of Education

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal (Intern)
Location: Other... NCCU School of Education
Description: We will analyze data and collaborate around solutions to impact our school achievement and climate positively.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Social Emotional, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis, Infinite Campus, Professional Learning System and Processes, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday July 14, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Other... NCCU School of Education

Arts, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Progress Monitoring in mclass-Summer Learning Series | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/DiB-z

Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | DPI Early Literacy Specialist
Location: https://t.ly/DiB-z
Description: Leaders will learn how to use schedules and reports to provide differentiated learning.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/DiB-z
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8:00am EDT

Holt Staff Meetings 25-26 | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School

Friday July 18, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

Holt Elementary School

Presenters: Donya Jones | [email protected] | Principal; Anita Jarrett | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Tamika Satchell | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School
Description: Staff Meetings Link
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Student Wellness and Advocacy, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Friday July 18, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Holt Elementary School

Global Languages, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 YR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8

Friday July 18, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 5, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday July 18, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/x0AN8
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9:00am EDT

Forest View Summer Leadership Planning | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:00am - 2:30pm EDT

Forest View Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: James Boyce | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Description: Leadership members of Forest View reflect, collaborate, and plan.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Leadership, Safety, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Human Resources, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Leads

Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EDT

Explicit Teaching with the Biliteracy Unit framework (DLI) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victor Hiraldo | [email protected] | DLI/GL District Coordinator
Location:
Description: Participants will understand the components of the explicit teaching model and identify the phases of the Biliteracy Unit Framework (BUF). They will make direct connections between each stage of explicit instruction and the BUF structure, recognizing how the framework supports both content and language development through intentional, scaffolded teaching practices.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Dual Language Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

Global Languages, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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4:30pm EDT

Year-Round BT Quarterly #1 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | https://t.ly/mxBUb

Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

Online

Presenters: Laura Soldevilla | [email protected] | District BT Mentor Lead; Rhonda Sinquefield | [email protected] | District BT Mentor; Paula Kershner | [email protected] | District BT Mentor; Steven Gupton | [email protected] | District BT Mentor Lead
Location: https://t.ly/mxBUb
Description: Overview of the BT Support Program and NCEES process
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Teachers

Thursday August 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/mxBUb
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8:45am EDT

UFLI-WG Pearson | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School

Friday August 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School
Description: Teachers will learn how to use UFLI.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday August 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

HVE ERD 8.13.25_Explicit Teaching with Reading | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Presenters: Kimberly Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Participants will learn more about the explicit teaching model as it is embedded in teaching reading in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to connect DPS core curriculum resources with the explicit teaching model.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

HVE ERD 8.13.25_UFLI Training | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Presenters: Shelboni Ramey | [email protected] | Teacher; Ernestine Mosley | [email protected] | Teacher; kimberly siegers | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Participants will learn how to correctly implement UFLI lessons with students in small groups.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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HVE ERD 8.13.25_MTSS/Data Tracking | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Presenters: Ingrid Whitaker | [email protected] | Principal; Shandra Blount | [email protected] | Counselor
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Teachers will work on understanding more about HVE's MTSS plan for this year. Teachers will also work in grade level teams to determine how to track data for the school year in data notebooks.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Eno Valley-BOY Literacy training | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will participate in a variety of sessions throughout the day to ensure they receive the necessary information to help start the year off with quality literacy systems in place.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EDT

R.N. Harris Welcome Back Meeting | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Catherine Lucas | [email protected] | Principal; Chakela Boney | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: General overview of school expectations for the 25-26 school year.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Team Building, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

Arts, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

Creekside PLC refresh | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary

Tuesday August 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Creekside Elementary

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal; Lindsay Boykin | [email protected] | AP
Location: Creekside Elementary
Description: Participants will review PLC procedures, DPS non-negotiables.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday August 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Creekside Elementary

Arts, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA , Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Healthful Living, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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ESL Teacher Kickoff | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Githens Middle School Media Center

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Githens Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director, English Learner Services; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Facilitator, Elementary; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Facilitator, Secondary; Marty Ramirez | [email protected] | EL Compliance Specialist
Location: Githens Middle School Media Center
Description: ESL teachers from DPS will review ACCESS data, work with Depth of Knowledge in ESL instruction, and learn how to work with Infinite Campus for accommodations.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Teachers

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Githens Middle School Media Center

8:30am EDT

DOK & More | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:30am - 11:00am EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: We will analyze how to recognize and utilize DOK.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/1s85i
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1:00pm EDT

District Priority PLCs (2025-2026) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Other... Various Locations

Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Other... Various Locations

Presenters: Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | ED C&I Elementary; Gabrielle Hall | [email protected] | ED C&I Middle; Crystal Taylor-Simon | [email protected] | ED C&I High; Liz Moffitt | [email protected] | Director of Math & Science; Cicily McCrimmon | [email protected] | Director of Humanities; Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | K-5 Math Specialist; Amanda Bowers | [email protected] | K-5 Science Specialist; Beth Hoffman | [email protected] | NCDPI Early Literacy Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Charlene Martin-Klein | [email protected] | K-12 Social Studies Specialist; Alina Castillo | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Beth Spataro | [email protected] | 6-12 ELA Specialist; Heidi Perez | [email protected] | 6-12 ELA Specialist; Emma Refvem | [email protected] | 6-12 Science Specialist
Location: Other... Various Locations
Description: These sessions will be facilitated by C&I for Kinder & 3rd ELA, 4th Math, 5th Science, 6th Grade Social Studies, 6th Grade Math, 8th Grade ELA, 8th Grade Science, English I/English II, NC Math 1, Biology, and World History.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers

Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Other... Various Locations

Mathematics, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade | Science, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade | Social Studies, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade | ELA, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade

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Fayetteville St.-HMH Intro to materials | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sheree Doman | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be introduced to all HMH materials, their purpose, and how to use them to inform their CORE instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Thursday August 21, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8

Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 5, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/x0AN8
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8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U5 TR Session 1B | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8

Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jessica Vaughn | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 5, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday August 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/x0AN8
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8:00am EDT

Glenn Semester 1 Team Meetings | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Monday August 25, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School Music Room
Description: This session covers content hour CEUs for the Fall 2025 Glenn Team Meetings.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Culturally Responsive Practices, MTSS, Social Emotional, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 25, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Understanding the DOK of Standards | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Tuesday August 26, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Description: Teachers will understand the full complexity of standards by analyzing the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) of the standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday August 26, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School

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12:30pm EDT

Direct Instruction Training: Corrective Reading | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M-9

Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M-9

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center M-9
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Corrective Reading Direct Instruction program with their resource groups. Corrective Reading is a decoding and comprehension program appropriate for elementary and middle school students who need explicit instruction in decoding skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-9

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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2:45pm EDT

Small Group Instruction Parts 1-3 | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Taylor Wall | [email protected] | Interventionist; Alycia Crews | [email protected] | T & L Coach; Jody Ann Harrison | [email protected] | Teacher; Scottye Brown | [email protected] | Teacher; Victoria Powell | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center
Description: This session will explicitly teach how to setup small group instruction effectively and efficiently.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:30pm EDT

Direct Instruction Training: Reading Mastery | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 54

Thursday August 28, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Bacon Street 54

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Bacon Street 54
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Reading Mastery Direct Instruction program with their resource groups. Reading Mastery is a decoding program appropriate for elementary school students who need explicit instruction in decoding skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday August 28, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EDT

Lyons Farm-mClass/Dibels 8 training | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Thursday August 28, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT

Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: Teachers will participate in a training on the best practices of how to administer the mClass/Dibels 8 measures for benchmark assessments.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday August 28, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EDT

Eno Valley-mClass/Dibels 8 training | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday September 2, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will participate in a training on the best practices of how to administer the mClass/Dibels 8 measures for benchmark assessments.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday September 2, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EDT

Forest View: ELA Learning Lab 1 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Javarrah Peets | [email protected] | 4th Grade Teacher
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The ELA Learning Lab is a collaborative space where all staff—classroom and non-classroom alike—can explore strategies to support student literacy growth. Together, we will look at student work, practice high-leverage strategies, and share ideas for building strong readers and writers. Whether in the classroom, the gym, the art room, or another setting, participants will leave with simple, practical ways to strengthen student communication, comprehension, and confidence in every learning environment.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EDT

Forest View: Writing Learning Lab 1 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Catriona Moore | [email protected] | EL teacher
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Writing Learning Lab is a collaborative space for teachers to explore effective writing practices, analyze student work, and try out strategies aligned to standards. In each session, participants will engage in hands-on practice, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to strengthen student writing.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Backward Design Framework | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to use the Backward Design to plan and deliver lessons.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:46pm EDT

UFLI Foundations Training for Schools | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:46pm - 3:36pm EDT

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | DPI ELS
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will learn how to explicitly teach lessons from UFLI to be used for Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:46pm - 3:36pm EDT
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

UFLI Foundations Training for Schools-Lyons Farm | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | DPI ELS
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: Participants will learn how to explicitly teach lessons from UFLI to be used for Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

Introduction to Moving from PLCs to IMPACT Teams at Parkwood ES | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Main Office Conference Room

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School Main Office Conference Room

Presenters: Dr. Jessica Perry | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Main Office Conference Room
Description: This introductory session provides an overview of IMPACT Teams and how they build on the foundation of traditional Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Participants will explore the purpose, structure, and key components of IMPACT Teams, and understand how these collaborative, data-driven teams can drive student growth and instructional improvement
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Building Learning System Capacity, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity, Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School Main Office Conference Room

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3:00pm EDT

PES Schoolwide PBIS Overview & Behavior Points in Rooms | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School A63

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School A63

Presenters: Martin Blanchette | [email protected] | Restorative Practice Coordinator /PBIS & SEL Committee Member; Ashley Hargrove | [email protected] | 5th Grade Teacher/PBIS & SEL Committee Member
Location: Parkwood Elementary School A63
Description: Staff will have the opportunity to meet with members of the PES PBIS/SEL Committee to gain a clear understanding of the school-wide PBIS program for the 2025–2026 school year. This session will provide information on the student character traits that can earn points, the point system, the PBIS Pop-Up Store, and the process for using Rooms to award points to students. All teachers and staff members at Parkwood Elementary will be equipped to actively contribute to reinforcing positive student behavior.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA , Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School A63

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/da4DT
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3:00pm EDT

Supporting your EC, AIG, and EL Students at Parkwood ES | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Media Center

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Julie Haase | [email protected] | EC Facilitator; Cynthia Nnaemeka | [email protected] | AIG K-2 Specialist; Bradley Jordan | [email protected] | AIG 3-5 Specialist; I-Chun Lee | [email protected] | ESL Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session provides teachers and staff with strategies and best practices for effectively supporting Exceptional Children (EC), Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG), and English Learner (EL) students at Parkwood Elementary. Participants will explore differentiated instruction techniques, targeted interventions, and collaborative approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of all students. The session will also highlight resources, tools, and school-wide supports available to ensure academic growth, engagement, and success for every learner.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School Media Center

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3:00pm EDT

MCLASS REVIEW & INSTRUCTIONAL Q&A | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School 1110

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School 1110

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Parkwood Elementary School 1110
Description: Session lead by the TLC for new teacher and new international teachers to PES on mClass BOY diagnostic administration. Each grade-level team lead will also attend to provide support to the new staff during this session. All new teachers will also have the time to ask any instructional questions they may have for the TLC and team leads during this time.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School 1110

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EDT

Explicit Teaching & Phase I | Facilitated by Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday September 9, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session introduces Phase I of Explicit Teaching, focusing on clear learning targets, modeling, and real-time checks for understanding to ensure equitable access for all students. Teachers will practice strategies to build consistency and strengthen instructional impact across classrooms.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Operations, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Feedback Strategies, Equity, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Tuesday September 9, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/QWpzl
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2:45pm EDT

Creekside mClass training and refresher | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary |

Tuesday September 9, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | coach
Location:
Description: Participants will learn how to use the mClass assessment tools.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday September 9, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

Easley - The Joy of Learning | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will take part in an analysis of the article "Joy: The Oxygen for Learning" and discuss how to better infuse joy into their teaching.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Easley Elementary School Media Center

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2:45pm EDT

Club Blvd-mClass/Dibels 8 training | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Club Boulevard Elementary | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Thursday September 11, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Thursday September 11, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EDT

C.C Spaulding Lexia PD | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary

Wednesday September 17, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

C.C. Spaulding Elementary

Presenters: Brittany Raub | [email protected] | Senior Customer Success Manager- Mid-Atlantic
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Description: Teachers will dive into Lexia to learn more about the resources it provides to help support instruction this school year.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Wednesday September 17, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
C.C. Spaulding Elementary

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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7:00am EDT

HVE_Q2 Extended Planning | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School

Thursday September 18, 2025 7:00am - 11:00am EDT

Presenters: Kimberly Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Teachers will work with grade level teams and content area leaders to pace and plan for Q2. Teachers will use district core resources to collaborate with each other while planning lessons and aligned assessments.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday September 18, 2025 7:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School

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8:00am EDT

R.N. Harris-A+ Essentials Workshop | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Monday September 22, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Monica Unger | [email protected] | Art Coordinator
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: Information on how to integrate A+ Essentials into the class room. How it support creative connection. and meaningful learning in our school.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

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8:30am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: RAZ-Plus ELL Edition | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Jordan High School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Angela Romano | [email protected] | Professional Developer
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: Deepen your utilization of RAZ-Plus features in this live training. This session is appropriate for both beginners to the platform and experienced users. Participants will explore features of the ELL Edition as well as updates to the program features. Bring your questions!
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: Global Education | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Jordan High School TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kelly Schultz | [email protected] | NCDPI Standards Implementation Specialist
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: This session explores strategies for integrating global education into the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Participants will gain an understanding of how NC Global Education initiatives support educators, schools, and districts in preparing students for a globally connected world. The session will highlight the range of designations and recognitions available—including the Global Educator Digital Badge, Global Ready District and School designations, and the Global Language Endorsement—and provide guidance on how these opportunities can enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Jordan High School TBD

Global Languages, 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 | ELA, 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

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8:30am EDT

Direct Instruction Training: Reading Mastery | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 162

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT

Bacon Street 162

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Bacon Street 162
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Reading Mastery Direct Instruction program with their resource groups. Reading Mastery is a decoding program appropriate for elementary school students who need explicit instruction in decoding skills. Location: 808 Bacon Street, Durham, 27703 Room: 54
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Bacon Street 162

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U6 TR Session 1A | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 6, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/x0AN8
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8:30am EDT

LETRS U5 TR Session 1A | LETRS U6 TR/YR Session 1B | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/x0AN8

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Rebecca Lindgren | [email protected] | LETRS Facilitator
Location: https://t.ly/x0AN8
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 6, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/x0AN8
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12:30pm EDT

UFLI Foundations Toolkit Training | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Little River's Media Center

Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Little River Elementary School Little River's Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Little River's Media Center
Description: Teachers, Instructional Assistants and Support Staff are invited to attend this training to learn how to use the UFLI Foundational Toolkit to support student learning.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Little River Elementary School Little River's Media Center

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/6LPOn
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12:30pm EDT

Direct Instruction Training: Corrective Reading | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M-9

Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M-9

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center M-9
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Corrective Reading Direct Instruction program with their resource groups. Corrective Reading is a decoding and comprehension program appropriate for elementary and middle school students who need explicit instruction in decoding skills. Location: 808 Bacon Street, Durham, 27703 Room: 54
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-9

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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2:00pm EDT

How to SORA | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum and Instruction | https://t.ly/Loq-J

Monday September 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sally Winstead | [email protected] | Media Lead; Christie Masinick | [email protected] | Media Lead
Location: https://t.ly/Loq-J
Description: For any media coordinator who would like to learn more about implementing and using the SORA platform.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, ELA
Topic(s): Media Coordinators
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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

Monday September 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online

Digital Learning Standards, 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 | ELA, 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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/Loq-J
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/pdRYr
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2:45pm EDT

UFLI Foundations Training for Schools | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday September 23, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT

Tuesday September 23, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EDT

MTSS:Screening (Fayetteville Street) | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School PLC Room

Thursday September 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Fayetteville Street Elementary School PLC Room

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School PLC Room
Description: Participants learn about the purpose of Universal Screening
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday September 25, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Fayetteville Street Elementary School PLC Room

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EDT

English as a Second Language Teachers' 2025 Fall Conference | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | TBD

Monday September 29, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT

TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of English Learner Services
Location: TBD
Description: ESL teachers will engage in professional learning in a variety of sessions, including Language Justice, linguistics, Seal of Biliteracy, RAZ-Plus features, high-order questioning and language proficiency, and more.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Teachers

Monday September 29, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBD

2:45pm EDT

Club's UFLI | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary 310

Tuesday September 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Club Boulevard Elementary 310

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Abby | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary 310
Description: Teacher will learn how to implement UFLI.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Social Workers, Instructional Assistants, School Counselors, Specialists, Translators

Tuesday September 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary 310

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EDT

Forest View: ELA Learning Lab 2 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday October 1, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT

Wednesday October 1, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EDT

Forest View: Writing Learning Lab 2 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday October 1, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT

Wednesday October 1, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EDT

ESL Add-on Certification Day 1 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M-8

Saturday October 4, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M-8

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of K-12 English Learner Services
Location: Staff Development Center M-8
Description: This is 1 of 5 Saturday sessions DAY 1 is focused on Second Language Acquisition. Participants will explore the Stages of Language Acquisition, understand North Carolina's Language proficiency levels, understand the distinction between Social vs. Academic Language. Participants will walk in the shoes of ELs and experience ELs feelings in the school or classroom.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Mentors, Facilitators, Teachers

Saturday October 4, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-8

Mathematics, Pre-K, 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 | Science, Pre-K, 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 | Social Studies, Pre-K, 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 | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 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 | CTE, Pre-K, 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 | ELA, Pre-K, 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

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8:00am EDT

Elementary Literacy Curriculum Map Revision Phase 2 | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Curriculum and Instruction | Staff Development Center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | Specialist; Julie Scott | [email protected] | Specialist; Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Coaches and teachers from across the district will gather together to work on curriculum specific teams to revise Q3 and Q4 ELA Curriculum Maps for the 2025/2026 school year.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches

Wednesday October 8, 2025 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:30pm EDT

Mangum Vertical Planning: K-2 and 3-5 | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School 25

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Mangum Elementary School 25

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Gwen Dorman | [email protected] | Principal; Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Mangum Elementary School 25
Description: Staff will vertical plan with each to other to help understand the standards from the other grades and how they impact students going from grade to grade.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School 25

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Club Blvd. MTSS IRP PD | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT

Presenters: Abby Bartel | [email protected] | MTSSF
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: IRP Support
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:40pm - 1:40pm EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:40pm EDT

Forest View- School Based Early Release - Aligning Instruction and Impact K–5 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Various Locations

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:40pm - 2:40pm EDT

Forest View Elementary School Various Locations

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Zoe Bodnar | [email protected] | Science Specialist
Location: Forest View Elementary School Various Locations
Description: This session is for Forest View staff: Join us for a cross-grade conversation designed to strengthen how we support students as learners across K–5. In this collaborative session, teachers and specialists will explore vertical connections in ELA, math, and science—celebrating what students bring with them, identifying shared priorities, and clarifying how instruction builds from year to year. Together, we’ll examine where students thrive, where they get stuck, and how consistent practices—like explicit teaching, small-group design, and progress monitoring—can help every student access and extend learning.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School Various Locations

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EDT

Intro to International Baccalaureate and Rigor in the Classroom | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School 500

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

E.K. Powe Elementary School 500

Presenters: Robert Weldon | [email protected] | Principal
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School 500
Description: Participants will be introduced to the IB magnet school model and rigor in the classroom.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School 500

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12:45pm EDT

C. C Spaulding Data and Planning Session | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

C.C. Spaulding Elementary

Presenters: Victoria Powell | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Bianca Hunt | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Alycia Crews | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Description: Staff will look at iReady and mClass data to determine next steps for core and MTSS tier instruction. Staff will work on planning for the remainder of quarter 1.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
C.C. Spaulding Elementary

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

IA Academy Session 1 | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Description: Instructional Assistants will learn best practices, structures, and resources to best facilitate small group literacy instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Lakewood Elementary- ERD PD- 10/8/25- Planning ELA Standards through HMH | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jeri Jackson | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be utilizing the DPS Explicit Teaching lesson template with workflows tailored for HMH. Aligning the template to HMH means stronger pacing, clearer questioning, and more targeted feedback across classrooms. Teachers will leave with a polished lesson template, ready-to-use prompts, and a quick-look checklist to support daily planning and walkthrough alignment.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

UFLI instruction | Facilitated by Morehead Elementary School | Morehead Elementary School | Morehead Elementary School Library Office

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Morehead Elementary School Library Office

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Morehead Elementary School Library Office
Description: Time for IAs to review and practice presenting UFLI lessons and ensure all materials are prepped.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Morehead Elementary School Library Office

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Burton Elementary School Data Dig for Data Talks | Facilitated by Burton Elementary School | Burton Elementary School | Burton Elementary School Media Center and Data Room

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Burton Elementary School Media Center and Data Room

Presenters: Amy Sanchez | [email protected] | IBYP Magnet Coordinator; Robert Oechslin | [email protected] | AIG Specialist
Location: Burton Elementary School Media Center and Data Room
Description: Teachers will prepare for individual student data talks by synthesizing data in tracking spreadsheet and updating class data walls.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Burton Elementary School Media Center and Data Room

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Quarter 2 Planning | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room or Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room or Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

Presenters: Lanisha Hinton | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room or Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom
Description: K-2 teachers will create SMART literacy stations for and 3-5 teachers will plan lessons and gather resources for quarter 2.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room or Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

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1:15pm EDT

Creekside explicit teaching lesson planning | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal; Lindsay Boykin | [email protected] | AP; Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | coach
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Teachers will analyze an upcoming lesson for reading or math and identify the components of the explicit teaching framework within it.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA , 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Healthful Living, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:15pm EDT

Little River: Curriculum Map Review | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator; Colleen Miller | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Montessori Director
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: During this session, participants will review Montessori curriculum maps to gain a better understanding of how to navigate the components, problem solve issues associated with it, and give suggestions for changes that can be made to future maps.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/u9VF2
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1:30pm EDT

K-5 PLC (AU/DN/MU) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Hillandale Elementary School B4

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Hillandale Elementary School B4

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Krista Saunders | [email protected] | EC Director; Monique Bonner | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location: Hillandale Elementary School B4
Description: PLC will meet to collaborate and further develop instructional strategies using the adapted curriculum ULS for teaching students on the Extended Content Standards.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School B4

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:15pm EDT

Creekside DoK lesson analysis | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal; Lindsay Boykin | [email protected] | AP; Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | coach
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Participants will analyze an upcoming reading or math lesson to determine DoK levels for instruction and learning activities.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

Arts, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA , 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Healthful Living, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

LETRS U1-YR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Friday October 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 1, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday October 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

LETRS U7-YR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Friday October 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Jennifer Havens | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 7, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday October 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary Professional Development-Instructional Coherence and Data Analysis | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School

Monday October 13, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary School

Presenters: Kristin Tate | [email protected] | Principal; Candace Clark | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Maekrisha Jones | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School
Description: Oak Grove Elementary staff will participate in professional development designed to strengthen the use of NC Standards to align instruction, learning activities, and assessments. Through effective PLCs, walkthrough feedback, and data-driven analysis, teachers will deepen instructional coherence and ensure all students have clear pathways to success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Dual Language Instruction, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, MTSS, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Effective Feedback Strategies, Professional Learning System and Processes, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Back-up Test Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Psychologists, School Counselors, Teachers, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators

Monday October 13, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA , Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | *None (Non-Instructional), Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

Unique Learning System: Data Collection & Analysis | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Krista Saunders | [email protected] | Director; Lori Platko | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Kelly Roberts | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist; Monique Bonner | [email protected] | Adapted Curriculum Specialist
Location:
Description: Participants will learn how to take data using the Unique Learning System (ULS) curriculum for students on the Extended Content Standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Teachers

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online

3:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/ACCESS Testing Training | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

Presenters: Alice Bowser | [email protected] | ESL Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will become familiar with the ACCESS test format and how to administer the assessment.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers, Test Coordinators

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

DIBELS 8 BOY Data: From Data to Decisions for Leaders | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Hillandale Elementary School

Thursday October 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Hillandale Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy; Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | NC DPI Early Literacy Specialist
Location: Hillandale Elementary School
Description: The mClass Admin Reports provide powerful tools used to design and support PLCs and school leadership teams in making data-informed decisions to support early literacy growth. It provides access to benchmark and progress monitoring data for K-5 students. Reports are tailored and include real-time insights into student performance across key literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Leadership, Assessment for Learning, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Principals

Thursday October 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/NAszG
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8:45am EDT

Club PLC Planning | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary PLC Rooms

Friday October 17, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT

Club Boulevard Elementary PLC Rooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Redmond | [email protected] | AP
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary PLC Rooms
Description: Q1 & Q2 planning
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Friday October 17, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary PLC Rooms

3:00pm EDT

Creekside ELA centers and learning activities | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

Monday October 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal; Lindsay Boykin | [email protected] | AP
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Participants will explore how to provide meaningful ELA learning activities for their students.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday October 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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10:00am EDT

Merrick Moore - UFLI Part 1 Data Decisions, Tracking & UFLI in Action | Facilitated by Merrick-Moore Elementary School | Merrick-Moore Elementary School | Merrick-Moore Elementary School 307

Wednesday October 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Merrick-Moore Elementary School 307

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Coach; Jewel Barnwell | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Merrick-Moore Elementary School 307
Description: participants will explore how to use student data from DIBELS 8 and the LETRS Reading Survey to determine starting points for UFLI Foundations instruction. Educators will gain an understanding of UFLI components, lesson structure, and implementation routines through a guided lesson walkthrough. The session will equip teachers and instructional assistants with practical strategies and resources to plan, deliver, and track effective foundational skills instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Merrick-Moore Elementary School 307

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EDT

LETRS U1-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

IA Academy | Facilitated by Morehead Elementary School | Morehead Elementary School | Morehead Elementary School Library Office

Wednesday October 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

Morehead Elementary School Library Office

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC; Kirsten Botts | [email protected] | magnet coordinator
Location: Morehead Elementary School Library Office
Description: Questions about UFLI interventions answered and instruction on commonly used math models and how they are used to support understanding across the grade levels.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Wednesday October 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Morehead Elementary School Library Office

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Explict Teaching Model and Deconstruct in Elementary ELA | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | Presenter; Olga Todman | [email protected] | Co-Presenter
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Description: Equip teachers to explicitly model a skill/strategy and then deconstruct (unpack) the exemplar with students so the invisible moves of reading/writing/math thinking become visible and repeatable.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct (all contents) | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/2Zs73

FILLING

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: https://t.ly/2Zs73
Description: VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct (all contents)
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/2Zs73
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2:40pm EST

Forest View: ELA Learning Lab 3 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

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

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

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EST

Forest View: Writing Learning Lab 3 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

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

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

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EST

Easley - Small Group Reading | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Conference Room

Monday November 10, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EST

Easley Elementary School Conference Room

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Easley Elementary School Conference Room
Description: New-to-Easley teachers will be guided through reading group expectations and given time to implement ideas in their planning. They will complete walkthroughs in classrooms then discuss best practices.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday November 10, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Easley Elementary School Conference Room

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EST

K-2 Structured Literacy & 3-5 Writing | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Wednesday November 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Presenters: Alycia Crews | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Bianca Hunt | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | DPS Early Literacy Specialist
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center
Description: K-2 Teachers will walk through structured literacy lesson and practice. 3-5 will discuss best practices on implementing writing.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday November 12, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EST

Structured Literacy | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Parkwood Elementary School

Thursday November 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Parkwood Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | Literacy Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School
Description: Participants will gain a better understanding of the concept and elements of structured literacy and what quality instruction should look like during their literacy block.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Principals

Thursday November 13, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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7:00am EST

HVE_Q3 Extended Planning | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School

Tuesday November 18, 2025 7:00am - 11:30am EST

Presenters: Kim Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Teachers will use DPS core resources and data to pace Q3 plans.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 18, 2025 7:00am - 11:30am EST
Hope Valley Elementary School

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2:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday November 19, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Presenters: Jean Skelton | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will review strategies and resources that can be used for small group instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday November 19, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EST

EMPOWERING EXPLICIT WRITING INSTRUCTION SERIES | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M8

Friday November 21, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EST

Staff Development Center M8

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy; Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy; Katelin McClure | [email protected] | ESL Instructional Faciliator
Location: Staff Development Center M8
Description: This professional learning series equips school leaders with practical strategies to strengthen writing instruction while integrating purposeful language supports for multilingual learners. Participants will explore high-impact practices, examine real classroom models, and learn how to guide teachers in designing lessons that build both academic language and writing proficiency.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Leadership, Assessment for Learning, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Principals

Friday November 21, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Staff Development Center M8

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EST

LETRS U2-TR/YR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Monday November 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 2, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday November 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EST

LETRS U8-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Monday November 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Beth Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS; Lashon Corry | [email protected] | Education Program Consultant
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 8, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday November 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EST

Creekside Panorama refresher | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary 175

Tuesday December 2, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST

Creekside Elementary 175

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | coach
Location: Creekside Elementary 175
Description: Participants will learn/review how to enter intervention data into Panorama.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday December 2, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Creekside Elementary 175

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EST

Forest View: ELA Learning Lab 4 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

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

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Forest View: Writing Learning Lab 4 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

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

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/HMH Share-Out | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Thursday December 4, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Jean Skelton | [email protected] | 3rd Grade Teacher; Celeste Royster | [email protected] | Kindergarten Teacher; Tenica Williams | [email protected] | 2nd Grade Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will share out some fun, interactive and engaging ways they use the HMH platform.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday December 4, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EST

Lakewood Elementary- ERD- 12/10/25- ET- Model and Deconstruct | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jeri Jackson | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: Understand, plan for and implement the Model and Deconstruct component of Explicit Teaching.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EST

Easley - Grade Level Planning PLCs | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 3:15pm EST

Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms

Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | TLC; Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst. Principal
Location: Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms
Description: Grade levels and departments will meet in PLCs to plan for Quarter 3.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Easley Elementary School Varying classrooms

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12:45pm EST

Glenn Early Release Day: EC, Literacy, Student Goal Setting | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EST

Glenn Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach; Matt Hunt | [email protected] | Principal; Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Lead ECF
Location: Glenn Elementary School
Description: Teams will have the opportunity to attend various sessions on topics relevant to Glenn.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, MTSS, Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Club Blvd. Differentiated Learning Sessions | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: Participants will have a choice of a variety of learning sessions, including: MTSS, Panorama Intervention Plans, Educators' Handbook, Character Strong, etc.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

1:00pm EST

DOK - Increasing Task rigor | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sheree Doman | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
Description: Increasing the knowledge of staff in making activities for students more rigorous in the hope of improving their achievement levels.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

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1:00pm EST

EK Powe: HMH - Into Reading Professional Development | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | DPS Literacy Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | DPS Literacy Specialist
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will learn how to plan for the HMH reading block in relation to instructional planning a pacing. Teachers will view modeling sessions to assist with instructional delivery.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

The Learning Centers Experience | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | Facilitate; Dr. Jessica Perry | [email protected] | Presenter; Cynthia Nnaemeka | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Main focus is on learning centers: HMH-Reading, Math, Small Group Teacher Lead, Sensory, and STEM.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School library

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom
Description: Teachers will plan lessons and gather resources for quarter 3.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

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W G Pearson Early Release Day | Explicit Teaching and More | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: Clarify utilization of curricular resources Utilize explicit teaching to meet the needs of all students
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:15pm EST

IA Academy Part 2 | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab
Description: Instructional Assistants will learn about instructional best practices that will support core instruction in strengthening foundational reading skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School PLC Lab

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:15pm EST

Y.E. Smith Planning Day (Staff Only) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | Facilicator
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms
Description: K–5 teachers will collaborate with their grade-level teams to plan for Quarter 3 using the Explicit Teaching Tool.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Team Building, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:00pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:15pm EST

December 10th-EOY PLC | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Eastway Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jackaline Teel | [email protected] | Facilitator; Rhonda Bradley | [email protected] | Facilitator; Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | Faciliator/Support
Location: Eastway Elementary School
Description: Discuss next steps for 2026, share celebrations and next steps and our most recent data.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Eastway Elementary School

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2:00pm EST

Club Blvd. EC PD | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori Haynes | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: Annual required EC PD
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

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2:00pm EST

Merrick Moore Language for Learning | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Merrick-Moore Elementary School | Merrick-Moore Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Merrick-Moore Elementary School

Presenters: Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Lead Elementary ECF
Location: Merrick-Moore Elementary School
Description: Small group training for EC specialized program at Merrick Moore on components of the Language for Learning DI program and how it is implemented.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Merrick-Moore Elementary School

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:15pm EST

AIG Onboarding | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm EST

Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Presenters: Julie Halpert | [email protected] | AIG teacher; Jessica Sockel | [email protected] | AIG teacher; Cristen Najera | [email protected] | AIG teacher
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: This session will be led by our three AIG teachers at Lyons Farm. Our school will walk through a series of topics designed to support, strengthen, and collaborate with classroom teachers as we work to meet the needs of our AIG students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm EST
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EST

Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Pearsontown Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Dr. Asia Cunningham | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School
Description: This session will be used to allow teachers time for planning and preparation of Q3.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors

Wednesday December 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Pearsontown Elementary School

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8:00am EST

HMH | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Impact Center Room 1110

Thursday December 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST

Parkwood Elementary School Impact Center Room 1110

Presenters: Jane Hilburn | [email protected] | Presenter; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | Facilitator; Randy Lent | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Impact Center Room 1110
Description: This session outlines the methodology for embedding higher-order questioning within the HMH intervention framework. It examines the correlation between HMH assessment data and the delivery of DOK Level 2 (Skills and Concepts) and Level 3 (Strategic Thinking) prompts. Participants will review specific HMH modules to identify instructional thresholds where cognitive demand remains static and apply protocols to increase student output.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, School Counselors, Teachers

Thursday December 11, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Parkwood Elementary School Impact Center Room 1110

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:30pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Mclass Refresher | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

Wednesday December 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room
Description: Teachers will be able to review how to assess each component for the mClass testing.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EST

Club Blvd. Faculty Meetings | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

Wednesday December 17, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Hall | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Redmond | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
Description: Faculty Meetings
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, MTSS, Social Emotional, Team Building, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 17, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

8:30am EST

LETRS U3-YR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Friday January 2, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lashon Corry | [email protected] | Education Program Consultant
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 3, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday January 2, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:40pm EST

Forest View: Writing Learning Lab 5 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday January 7, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Catriona Moore | [email protected] | EL teacher
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Writing Learning Lab is a collaborative space for teachers to explore effective writing practices, analyze student work, and try out strategies aligned to standards. In each session, participants will engage in hands-on practice, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to strengthen student writing.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday January 7, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EST

Strategies for Multilingual Learner Success in ACCESS testing | Facilitated by Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday January 13, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Tricia Garcia | [email protected] | ESL Teacher; Yuman Wang | [email protected] | ESL Teacher
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional learning session highlights instructional strategies that support multilingual learners’ academic language development and success on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment. Educators will explore practical, classroom-based approaches aligned to the WIDA English Language Development Standards that strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing across content areas. Emphasis is placed on embedding language supports into daily instruction to promote equitable access and sustained language growth beyond testing.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Tuesday January 13, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/Px18b
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12:00pm EST

Direct Instruction Training: Corrective Reading | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street Room 54

Wednesday January 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Bacon Street Room 54

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Ajalyn Baker | [email protected] | Presenter; Sharon Richardson | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Bacon Street Room 54
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Corrective Reading Direct Instruction program with their resource groups. Corrective Reading is a decoding and comprehension program appropriate for elementary and middle school students who need explicit instruction in decoding skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday January 14, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bacon Street Room 54

ELA, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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8:30am EST

Hillandale Structures of Equality - Math Main Idea | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School Lead Teacher

Thursday January 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Hillandale Elementary School Lead Teacher

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Susan Parent | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Hillandale Elementary School Lead Teacher
Description: The math main idea is the missing piece that bridges the gap for students who struggle to comprehend what they are being asked to figure out in number stories. When students know how to find the math main idea, they can accurately draw a visual representation of what is occurring in the story.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Thursday January 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Hillandale Elementary School Lead Teacher

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/Ry9ba
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8:00am EST

Creekside HMH PD | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Christine Fisk | [email protected] | HMH consultant
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Participants will delve deeper into the HMH writing resources and plan future instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Creekside Elementary Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EST

LETRS U3-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy Specialist; Shonette Lewis | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 3, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Clicker Apps Software Training: ClickerWriter, ClickerBooks, ClickerTalk | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children; Specialized Services | https://t.ly/uIMkv

Tuesday January 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tonja Recktenwald | [email protected] | Assistive Technology Team Lead
Location: https://t.ly/uIMkv
Description: A CrickSoftware consultant will provide training on the suite of Clicker Apps for Chrome. This includes Clicker Writer, Clicker Books and Clicker Talk. This session will focus primarily on ClickerWriter and how to set up grids for writing.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Occupational Therapists, Teachers

Tuesday January 20, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

ELA, 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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/uIMkv
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3:00pm EST

Effective Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School

Thursday January 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Fayetteville Street Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | Elem Literacy Specialist; Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | Elem Literacy Specialist; Beth Hoffman | [email protected] | DPI Contractor; Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | Elem Math Specialist; Amanda Bowers | [email protected] | Elem Science Specialist; Jackie Aponte | [email protected] | School Support Specialist
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School
Description: This 90-minute professional learning session is designed to support school leaders in moving from simply observing to analyzing small group instruction. Rather than using a generic checklist, this session will equip leaders with specific “Look Fors” that distinguish high-impact small groups from routine “seat work.”
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Leads, Assistant Principals, Principals

Thursday January 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Fayetteville Street Elementary School

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2:45pm EST

ACCESS Test Training | Facilitated by Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday January 28, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach/Testing Coordinator
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session staff will be trained on administering and proctoring WIDA ACCESS Test.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday January 28, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:00pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Purple Star Training | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | https://t.ly/7hv2E

Tuesday February 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Presenters: Kacy Snow | [email protected] | School Counselor
Location: https://t.ly/7hv2E
Description: Staff will be able to implement military-friendly practices and intentionally support military-connected students who may experience frequent transitions due to deployments, relocations, or changes in family structure.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, Instructional Assistants, Office Administrators, Psychologists, School Counselors, Teachers

Tuesday February 3, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/7hv2E
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1:15am EST

FVE: UFLI Training for IAs | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:15am - 2:15am EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: This training provides instructional assistants with a clear, practical introduction to UFLI Foundations and a guided refresher on the “must-do” routines that make lessons smooth, consistent, and effective. Participants will learn how to confidently support small groups and 1:1 instruction by practicing the core lesson flow, using the lesson materials accurately, and applying quick, in-the-moment responses when students get stuck. The session emphasizes high-leverage moves that increase student success—without adding extra planning or guesswork.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:15am - 2:15am EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:30pm EST

Mangum Elementary: DOK Task Analysis | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST

Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | AP
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media center
Description: Staff will analysis standards and look at how to better align DOK Tasks for better cognitive actions
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/cOCj6
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12:45pm EST

Easley - Team PLCs | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Easley Elementary School

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst. Principal; Rob Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School
Description: Teams will plan in PLCs to address changes in schedules and future planning.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Easley Elementary School

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12:45pm EST

Lakewood Elementary- ERD- 2/4/26- ET- We Do, (guided practice-->independent practice) | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jerri Jackson | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional development session supports elementary teachers in strengthening the We Do phase of explicit teaching model. Participants will explore how guided practice bridges teacher modeling and independent learning, ensuring all students are actviely engaged and supported. Through practical examples, collaborative tasks, and classroom-ready strategies, teachers will learn how to check for understanding, scaffold learning, and respond to student misconceptions in the moment. The session emphasizes purposeful questioning, think-alouds, and gradual release of responsibility to help students build confidence and competence before moving to independnet work.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EST

Easley - Effective Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 3:46pm EST

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Rob Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will: - Receive training on best practices for small group instruction - Discuss and reflect on current classroom practices - Set Goals moving forward for how small group instruction will be implemented
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 3:46pm EST
Easley Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

IB Inquiry-Based Learning Professional Development | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Tya Tyrrell | [email protected] | IB Magnet Coordinator
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will observe the planning of an inquiry-based lesson and collborate with their PLC teams to create an inquiry-based lesson unit.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
E.K. Powe Elementary School Media Center

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

C.C. Spaulding Student Discourse and Navigating Exceptional Children | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary |

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Presenters: Vanessa Alford | [email protected] | Principal
Location:
Description: This session will provide strategies and discussion around student discourse and navigating exceptional children to ensure all students have equitable access to meaningful learning experiences.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Understanding EVAAS Projections | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School RPC

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Glenn Elementary School RPC

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School RPC
Description: Teachers will look at MOY benchmark data and compare to EVAAS future projections.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School RPC

Mathematics, 5th Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 5th Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 5th Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

HMH Small Group Learning Sessions | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media center and Coach's office

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST

Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media center and Coach's office

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | K-5 Literacy specialist; Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | Early literacy Specialist
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media center and Coach's office
Description: Participates will engage in discussions and activities using the HMH curriculum to create effective and rigorous small groups.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media center and Coach's office

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Glenn MOY Data Analysis Professional Development | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Glenn Elementary School

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach; Matt Hunt | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Glenn Elementary School
Description: Teams will collaborate to analyze MOY data (e.g., mCLASS, i-Ready, CAs, benchmarks) to determine next steps for instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School

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1:15pm EST

IA Academy Part 3 | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Description: Instructional Assistants will learn about instructional best practices that will support core instruction in strengthening foundational reading skills.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Instructional Assistants
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:45pm EST

School Wide Planning | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | Facilitator; Jennifer Keegan | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM
Description: This planning session provides teachers with dedicated time to collaborate, reflect, and design high-quality instruction aligned to standards and student needs. Teachers will work together to analyze data, unpack standards, plan engaging lessons, and share effective strategies and resources.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM

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Lesson Planning for Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | TLC; Dr. Perry | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Teachers will be planning lessons and incorporating explicit instruction and DOK.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Parkwood Elementary School library

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EST

Club Boulevard Required PD- Data Dive and Increasing Rigor in Tasks | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media center

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC; Jennifer Hall | [email protected] | principal
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media center
Description: Teachers will look into their MOY data and then work together to discuss how to increase the rigor in their classroom tasks.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

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8:30am EST

LETRS U4-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Havens | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 4, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:30am EST

LETRS U7-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 7, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EST

Adapted Book Library Update | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 111

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Bacon Street 111

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tonja Recktenwald | [email protected] | Assistive Technology Lead
Location: Bacon Street 111
Description: Adapt books for prek and elementary age students with special needs to support literacy development. Add AAC boards and manipulatives to make book kits to be added to the AT Adapted Book Library
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Communication Skills, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Bacon Street 111

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EST

Eno Valley Feb. 16 REQUIRED School PLC | Facilitated by Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Taylor Warner | [email protected] | AIG Teacher
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will analyze mCLASS and iReady MOY assessment data to identify student strengths and skill gaps, determine instructional priorities, and develop targeted small-group plans to support student growth and improve reading outcomes.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EST

Glenn - Data Analysis Morning Session | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School Music Room
Description: Teams will be analyzing MOY data through the lens of backwards mapping and standard analysis.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EST

Mangum PLC: Core Curriculum and Instructional Strategy Alignment | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center/Classroom

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Mangum Elementary School Media Center/Classroom

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center/Classroom
Description: Classroom Teachers and Specialists will work with our Instructional Coach to align strong teaching/instructional strategies to their standards that are aligned in their upcoming curriculum maps
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Assessments-Data-Accountability, Increased Rigor, MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Mangum Elementary School Media Center/Classroom

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9:00am EST

Analyzing and Responding to MOY mClass Data | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00pm EST

Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Kimberly Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional learning session will support teachers in strengthening their understanding of analyzing and responding to mClass data at the school, grade, and class level. Teachers will deep dive the components of the mClass assessment to determine areas of strength, areas of need, and next steps for their own class and various groups of students they work with. Teachers will utilize Panorama to create Tier 2 intervention groups as needed to ensure plans are in place to provide effective instruction in accordance with the state Individualized Reading Plans.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00pm EST
Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Direct Instruction Training: Language for Learning | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Other... Old Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Room V-7

FULL

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Other... Old Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Room V-7

Limited Capacity full

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | [email protected] | Presenter; Elaina Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Other... Old Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Room V-7
Description: Participants will receive the necessary training to implement the Language for Learning direct instruction program to small groups in the EC resource setting. Participants will learn how to implement this research-based program, which teaches vocabulary, concepts and sentence forms. Implementation is typically with grades PK/K up to 5th depending upon student's developmental needs.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Facilitators, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Other... Old Northern High School 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd Room V-7

ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

DOK: Pump Up your Questions in Elementary ELA | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | Open District-Wide | C.C. Spaulding Elementary

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

C.C. Spaulding Elementary

Presenters: Bianca Hunt | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Alycia Crews | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Description: In this session, participants will review Depth of Knowledge (DOK), practice analyzing examples of questions at different DOK levels and create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
C.C. Spaulding Elementary

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Mentoring Matters: Steppingstones to Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Mentors; Beginning Teachers; Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Lyons Farm Elementary

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Caroline Brickhouse | [email protected] | teacher; Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | coach; Jennifer Petty | [email protected] | mentor
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary
Description: School-based mentors and beginning teacher pairings will work with Ms. Dickerson, Ms. Brickhouse, and Dr. Petty to upgrade lesson plans that align with the model for explicit teaching.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Mentors, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lyons Farm Elementary

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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Elementary ELA/SS | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: Discussing and engaging with the explicit teaching model. With a focus on model and deconstruct in elementary ELA/SS.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor in Elementary ELA | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Sheree Doman | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will be able to know what Depth of Knowledge is and how it determines the cognitive demand of academic standards, curricular activities, and test items.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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2:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Inclusive Education | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 18, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Presenters: Marcia Ingram-Turner | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to explore strategies for creating inclusive classrooms and addressing common misconceptions about special education.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 18, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EST

Creating IRPs and Intervention Plans | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary 308

Friday February 27, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EST

Club Boulevard Elementary 308

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Abby Bartel | [email protected] | MTSS-F
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary 308
Description: Staff will review data, set goals based on the data, and input an intervention plan to Panorama Student Success.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Friday February 27, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Club Boulevard Elementary 308

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Beginning Teacher Roundtable: What’s Working, What’s Not, What’s Next | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/MfHL6

FULL

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity full

Presenters: Steven Gupton | [email protected] | Mentor; Dana Clark | [email protected] | Mentor
Location: https://t.ly/MfHL6
Description: This facilitated roundtable creates space for teacher leaders to openly share experiences supporting beginning teachers in real time. Rather than a presentation, this session centers collective expertise. Participants bring challenges, successes, questions, and ideas to the table and learn directly from one another. Participants should come prepared to contribute, reflect, and leave with at least one idea they can try immediately in their own context.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/MfHL6
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1:00pm EST

NCEES Pieces | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School 233

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Riverside High School 233

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Elizabeth Agoranos | [email protected] | BT Mentor
Location: Riverside High School 233
Description: NCEES Overview - The What, Why, and How Applying NCEES Standards Scenarios Video Practice The Post-Conference An Administrator’s Lens Artifacts and Evidence Your Digital Portfolio
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Effective Feedback Strategies, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Riverside High School 233

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1:00pm EST

Preparing for ORF by Building Fluency | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School RPC

FULL

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Glenn Elementary School RPC

Limited Capacity full

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School RPC
Description: Teachers will work to identify three main tasks to build fluency in K-5 students.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School RPC

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Little River -Montessori - Priority PLCs | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach and MTSS Facilitator; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Montessori Director
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will participate in an extension from the morning session with application of Montessori lessons.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Planning for End of Year Success | Facilitated by Southwest Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Southwest Elementary School Media Center

FILLING

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Southwest Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Corin Muller-Yoder | [email protected] | Coach; Brittany Novak | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Southwest Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will have time to review current student data, end of year assessments, and adjust quarter 4 plans collaboratively.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Southwest Elementary School Media Center

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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Elementary | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach; Escarleth Rivera | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: Discussing and engaging with the explicit teaching model. With a focus on model and deconstruct in elementary.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

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1:00pm EST

Virtual Explicit Teaching: Model & Deconstruct (All Contents) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/RSDQG

FILLING

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | K-2 Coach; Olga Todman | [email protected] | 3-5 Coach; Henrietta Scott | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: https://t.ly/RSDQG
Description: In this session, participants will deepen their understanding of the Model & Deconstruct phase of Explicit Instruction. Teachers will learn how to effectively demonstrate new learning by thinking aloud, making cognitive processes visible, and breaking down complex skills into manageable steps.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

Mathematics, 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 | Science, 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 | Social Studies, 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 | ELA, 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

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/RSDQG
SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/NlddM
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1:00pm EST

For ESL teachers only- WIDA Self-Paced Courses for 3/3/36 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | https://t.ly/FRDkb

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | ESL director; Wendi Love | [email protected] | ESL facilitator- secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | ESL facilitator- elementary
Location: https://t.ly/FRDkb
Description: Participants will choose one session from WIDA's self-paced e-learning modules, including: Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena Exploring the WIDA PreK-3 Essential Actions Making Language Visible in the Classroom: Explore the Key Language Uses Newcomers: Promoting Success through Strengthening Practice Reading Comprehension Across Content Areas with Multilingual Learners Reframing Education for Long-term English Learners Participants who do not yet have WIDA Secure Portal accounts will receive an email with credentials the day before the training and must activate their account.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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: Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

Mathematics, 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 | Science, 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 | Strategy-Based for any content, 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 | ELA, 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

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

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Mangum Elementary School Media center

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | TLC; Erica McRae | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media center
Description: Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS
Subject Area(s): Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Mangum Elementary School Media Center

Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00pm EST

UFLI Foundations Training for Parkwood 2026 | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Classified; Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School PLC Room

Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00pm - 10:15pm EST

Parkwood Elementary School PLC Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Julie Scott | [email protected] | K-5 Elementary Literacy Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School PLC Room
Description: Participants will learn how to explicitly teach lessons from UFLI to be used for Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00pm - 10:15pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School PLC Room

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/iReady Refresher | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

Wednesday March 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room
Description: Teachers will be able to review some components of the iReady program.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday March 4, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

UFLI Data Decisions, Tracking & UFLI in Action | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

Monday March 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | Literacy Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Participants will explore how to use student data from DIBELS 8 and the LETRS Reading Survey to determine starting points for UFLI Foundations instruction. Educators will gain an understanding of UFLI components, lesson structure, and implementation routines through a guided lesson walkthrough. The session will equip teachers and instructional assistants with practical strategies and resources to plan, deliver, and track effective foundational skills instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Teachers

Monday March 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School library

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:30pm EDT

Navigating Solara (AI Tool) with Panorama Student Success | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/10sQ7

Monday March 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Al Royster | [email protected] | Executive Director - R&A; Kristi Orange | [email protected] | Teach & Learning - Panorama
Location: https://t.ly/10sQ7
Description: Participants will be introduced to Solara, an AI tool within the Panorama platform that helps educators analyze trends across academics, attendance, behavior, and student survey data to identify student needs. The session will demonstrate how Solara can summarize student data, draft communications, and support instructional and intervention planning by allowing staff to upload specific students and class rosters. Participants will also explore Solara’s Tools Library, which integrates district resources. Solara operates within Panorama with district-controlled access and strong student data privacy protections.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Information Technology, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Principals, Teachers

Monday March 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Online

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/10sQ7
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2:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/A+ Training with the Arts | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday March 18, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

Presenters: Emily Gilreath | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will be able to implement effective instructional strategies that increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes across content areas through the arts.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday March 18, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

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9:00am EDT

Vocabulary is More Than Just a Word | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School Conference Room

Wednesday March 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

E.K. Powe Elementary School Conference Room

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | District Specialists; Arthur Hicks | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School Conference Room
Description: - To learn new SoR strategies to promote language and vocabulary development - To participate in activities that require you to intentionally plan for explicit vocabulary instruction
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday March 25, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School Conference Room

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EDT

Birds at the Beach Day 1 | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Other... Carolina Beach State Park

Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Other... Carolina Beach State Park

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Bowers | [email protected] | K-5 Science Specialist; Erin Carroll | [email protected] | Outdoor Learning Specialist
Location: Other... Carolina Beach State Park
Description: Participants explore Eastern Carolina ecosystems to learn outdoor learning skills. Collaborate with other departments across DPS to support standards-aligned, differentiated core instruction while using Durham Public Schools curriculum resources.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Curriculum and Instruction, Outdoor Learning, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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 Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Other... Carolina Beach State Park

8:30am EDT

LETRS U8-TR | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide |

Monday April 6, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | DPI; Kathleen Janes | [email protected] | DPI
Location:
Description: Participants will attend and participate in an all day collaborative training to deepen their knowledge of the science of reading as it relates to the LETRS program, specifically Unit 8, and how it can support their classroom instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Effective Feedback Strategies, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday April 6, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:20am EDT

Lexia Usage and Resources | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Chair's

Tuesday April 7, 2026 8:20am - 2:00pm EDT

Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Chair's

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Chair's
Description: Teachers will analyze Lexia usage at the school, grade, and individual levels. We will discuss how to utilize resources and maximize Lexia in a realistic way to support scholars.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday April 7, 2026 8:20am - 2:00pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Chair's

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

Heart Word Routine-CC Spaulding | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Wednesday April 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center
Description: Staff will learn the knowledge behind sight words, hear words, and best instructional practices for these words within their core literacy block.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Wednesday April 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Glenn Semester 2 Team Meetings | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Tuesday April 14, 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School Music Room
Description: Glenn spring 2026 team meetings
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, MTSS, Social Emotional, Team Building, Beginning Teachers, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Tuesday April 14, 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Glenn Elementary School Music Room

Digital Learning Standards, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

SCHOOL ADMIN: Mastery Connect for School Administrators | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/zyqg_

Tuesday April 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Online

Presenters: Liz Moffitt | [email protected] | Director of K-12 Curriculum & Instruction
Location: https://t.ly/zyqg_
Description: In this session, school administrators will learn to navigate the MasteryConnect platform and answer key data questions using dashboards and reports in the system.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Leadership, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Superintendents, Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday April 14, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

Mathematics, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership | Science, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership | ELA, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Leadership

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/zyqg_
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8:00am EDT

Sandy Ridge/K-5/iReady Magnetic Reading | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

Wednesday April 15, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room
Description: Teachers will be able to utilize the Magnetic Reading tools to assist with the EOG 20-Day review in preparation of the EOGs.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 15, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Room

ELA, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade

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11:40am EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Discover Content | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Rooom

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Rooom

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Rooom
Description: Participants will be able to use the instructional resources and materials inside the mClass platform after analyzing MOY and progress monitoring data.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School PLC Rooom

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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4:30pm EDT

BT Quarterly Meeting-4th Quarter | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers | https://t.ly/G2xLv

Tuesday April 21, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jasmyne Jones | [email protected] | District Beginning Teacher Mentor
Location: https://t.ly/G2xLv
Description: This meeting is a quarterly support session for beginning teachers (BTs) from Murray-Massenburg, Githens, and Hillandale.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday April 21, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online

ONLINE MEETING URL https://t.ly/G2xLv
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8:20am EDT

(Lyons Farm) Final Push Data | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary

Thursday April 23, 2026 8:20am - 2:10pm EDT

Lyons Farm Elementary

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary
Description: Our 3-5 PLC will focus on analyzing and reflecting on end-of-year student data and k-2 will analyze mCLASS to identify trends, determine areas of need, and plan targeted, actionable next steps to support student learning.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday April 23, 2026 8:20am - 2:10pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary

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12:30pm EDT

Mangum Grade Level Content Sessions | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Teacher Classrooms

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Mangum Elementary School Teacher Classrooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Mangum Elementary School Teacher Classrooms
Description: Classroom will plan together to create meaningful lessons for the remainder of quarter 4.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School Teacher Classrooms

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:30pm EDT

Lakewood- K–5 Data-Driven Instructional Planning for End-of-Year Success | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jeri Jackson | [email protected] | Principal; Amanda Fuentes | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
Description: During this collaborative session, teachers will engage in focused data analysis to inform instruction for the remainder of the school year. Teachers in grades 3–5 will examine recent student performance data, including benchmark and interim assessments, to identify strengths, gaps, and priority standards. Based on this analysis, teams will develop targeted instructional plans and action steps to accelerate student learning and prepare effectively for End-of-Grade (EOG) testing. Teachers in grades K–2 will analyze ongoing formative assessment data to determine current student needs in foundational skills. Using this information, teams will create strategic plans to guide instruction over the final seven weeks of the school year, with an emphasis on skill mastery, intervention, and enrichment. All teams will leave the session with clear, actionable next steps, aligned instructional priorities, and a shared commitment to maximizing student growth. If you want, I can tighten this into a one-sentence blurb for an agenda or expand it with specific protocols/activities for the meeting. give me a direct title for this session
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Lakewood Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EDT

Southwest Elementary - EOG Testing Training | Facilitated by Southwest Elementary School | Southwest Elementary School | Southwest Elementary School Cafeteria

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

Southwest Elementary School Cafeteria

Presenters: Margaret Doherty | [email protected] | Testing Coordinator
Location: Southwest Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: Southwest Elementary teachers will complete their EOG Testing Training.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Southwest Elementary School Cafeteria

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1:00pm EDT

mCLASS Testing Training | Facilitated by Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School | Fayetteville Street Elementary School Art Room

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Fayetteville Street Elementary School Art Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | Literacy Specialist; Sheree Doman | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Fayetteville Street Elementary School Art Room
Description: This training session is designed to prepare participants for effective use and evaluation of the MCLSS testing process. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of system functionality, testing protocols, and performance expectations. The session will cover key areas including system navigation, test structure, data interpretation, and troubleshooting common issues. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to simulate real testing scenarios, ensuring they can confidently apply procedures in a live environment.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers, Test Coordinators

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Fayetteville Street Elementary School Art Room

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Y.E. Smith End of Year Close Out (Staff Only) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: carlissia dudley | [email protected] | K-2 Coach; olga todman | [email protected] | 3-5 Coach
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms
Description: **Y.E. Smith End-of-Year Closeout Professional Development Description:** Teachers will receive essential information, updates, and guidance regarding key dates, expectations, and deadlines associated with end-of-year closeout procedures. Participants will also engage in a structured classroom inventory process, which includes completing an inventory checklist and participating in a classroom-based scavenger hunt to ensure all materials, resources, and spaces are accurately accounted for and prepared for closeout.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center/Classrooms

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

George Watts Montessori Staff Only: End of year push- preparations for end of grade tests, including K-2 Assessments | Facilitated by George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori School

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

George Watts Montessori School

Presenters: Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: George Watts Montessori School
Description: Participants will create a plan for the 3 week push to end of grade assessments and a plan for getting end of year mClass and iReady assessments completed
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
George Watts Montessori School

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1:00pm EDT

Planning for Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School | E.K. Powe Elementary School

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

E.K. Powe Elementary School

Presenters: Arthur Hicks | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: E.K. Powe Elementary School
Description: Planning lessons for small group instruction
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
E.K. Powe Elementary School

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1:00pm EDT

R.N.Harris-EOY Reading and Math Strategies | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Shaniqua D Hood | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: In this session, educators will analyze end‑of‑year reading and math data to reflect on instructional practices and student progress. The discussion will focus on key takeaways, successful strategies, and implications for future instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

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1:00pm EDT

Lesson Planning for Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy J Lent | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: This professional learning session focuses on strengthening teachers’ understanding and implementation of explicit instruction to improve student outcomes. During the session, teachers will explore the components of explicit instruction, including clear learning objectives, modeling (I Do), guided practice (We Do), and independent application (You Do).
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School library

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1:00pm EDT

(Lyons Farm) Phonics Alignment & Eureka Math | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Lyons Farm Elementary

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary
Description: K–2 teachers will engage in phonics alignment, focusing on standards and the UFLI curriculum to ensure consistency in instruction. Grades 3–5 will participate in a Eureka Math modern classroom.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Glenn - April 29th Early Release Data Analysis, Writing Planning, NBs, and Fluency | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Multiple Sessions

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Glenn Elementary School Multiple Sessions

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kate Hanlon | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Glenn Elementary School Multiple Sessions
Description: Teams will rotate through sessions based on the new Glenn Writing Rubric & Writing Assessment Planning, NB Uploads, Fluency Review, and Benchmark Data Analysis & Planning
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Glenn Elementary School Multiple Sessions

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1:15pm EDT

Creekside EVAAS exploration | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Victoria Creamer | [email protected] | principal
Location: Creekside Elementary media center
Description: Participants will explore the data provided by EVAAS.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Creekside Elementary Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:30pm EDT

HVE_Leveraging Student Data to Design Equitable Learning Environments | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

Presenters: Kim Siegers | [email protected] | Coach; Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: In this collaborative learning session, grade-level teams will engage in a structured process for building balanced and equitable class rosters for the upcoming school year. Using the district’s data analysis protocol, participants will examine multiple sources of student data—including academic performance, behavioral trends, and instructional needs—to inform placement decisions. Emphasis will be placed on aligning class composition with instructional priorities, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities, and supporting diverse learner needs. Teams will engage in guided discussion and data reflection to make intentional, student-centered decisions that promote success for all learners.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hope Valley Elementary School

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1:30pm EDT

Eno Valley ERD 4/29/26 From Data to Action: Strategic Planning for EOG Success | Facilitated by Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School | Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Melissa Perez | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: This working session is designed to move beyond data review into intentional instructional action. Teachers will analyze EOI benchmark data in combination with other relevant data sources to triangulate student needs and determine high-impact instructional priorities. Participants will develop targeted plans for reteaching, intervention, and review to maximize student growth and readiness for EOG assessments in the final weeks of instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School Media Center

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1:45pm EDT

Eastway Elementary ERD Session 4/29 | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School TBD