Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: renee_harris@dpsnc.net
Location: Bacon Street Purple Room
Description: How to review and use data to improve educational outcomes for preschoolers.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K
Targeted Roles:

Presenters: donna_dodson@dpsnc.net
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:

Presenters: Terry Phillips | terry_phillips@dpsnc.net | 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

Presenters: Hannah Hribar | Hannah_Hribar@dpsnc.net | Lead EC Facilitator; Ajalyn Baker | Ajalyn_Baker@dpsnc.net | Lead EC Facilitator; Wendy Vavrousek | Wendy_Vavrousek@dpsnc.net | 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

Presenters: Amanda Watson | amanda_watson@dpsnc.net | Pre K/K teacher; Christie Pennell | christie_pennell@dpsnc.net | 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

Presenters: Rita Rathbone | rita.rathbone@dpsnc.net | Facilitator; Amanda Watson | amanda_watson@dpsnc.net | Presenter; Kelly Bush | kelly_bush@dpsnc.net | Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This session will help Primary teachers seamlessly integrate SOR into the Language area of the Montessori classroom.
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: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Teachers

Presenters: Rita Rathbone | rita.rathbone@dpsnc.net | Facilitator; Amanda Watson | amanda_watson@dpsnc.net | Presenter; Kelly Bush | kelly_bush@dpsnc.net | Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This session will help Primary teachers seamlessly integrate SOR into the Language area of the Montessori classroom.
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: Pre-K, Kindergarten
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Teachers