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Durham Public Schools PL
Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

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Monday, January 6
 

8:15am EST

High School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 1/6/25
Monday January 6, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others.
Monday January 6, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, 9th-12th

2:45pm EST

Elementary ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 1/6/25
Monday January 6, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday January 6, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

3:45pm EST

Middle School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 1/6/25
Monday January 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday January 6, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th
 
Friday, January 10
 

8:00am EST

Elementary ESL Teacher PLC- 1/10/25
Friday January 10, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
Elementary ESL teachers will receive procedural updates and work as a PLC to engage in relevant professional learning and build instructional and resource supports.
Friday January 10, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 
Friday, January 17
 

8:30am EST

Githens MS-- ACCESS Training Sessions
Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Githens Middle School Art Room
In these sessions you will learn the policies and procedures for administering the ACCESS test this school year.
Friday January 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Githens Middle School Art Room
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th
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Monday, January 27
 

9:20am EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Sessions
Monday January 27, 2025 9:20am - 10:10am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2
Strategies to increase the success of our ESL and EC students
Monday January 27, 2025 9:20am - 10:10am EST
Carrington Middle School A-2
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th
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Tuesday, January 28
 

9:30am EST

Creative Studies - ACCESS Support for EL Across Content Areas
Tuesday January 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
The School for Creative Studies 120
Teachers will engage with ACCESS testing expectations and leave with strategies to support ACCESS domains in their classrooms.
Tuesday January 28, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
The School for Creative Studies 120
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
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Monday, February 3
 

2:45pm EST

Elementary ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 2/3/25
Monday February 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday February 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 
Friday, February 14
 

1:00pm EST

Teaching English Learners in Kindergarten- Part 3 of 3
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
Kindergarten classroom teachers will learn practical classroom strategies for working with English Learners, specifically strategies that build vocabulary and literacy skills. Session 3 will have an emphasis on writing and literacy.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
  English Learner Services, K-2nd

2:30pm EST

Secondary ESL Teacher PLCs - 2/14/2025
Friday February 14, 2025 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
TBD
Secondary ESL teachers will receive procedural updates and work as a PLC to engage in relevant professional learning and build instructional and resource supports.
Friday February 14, 2025 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
TBD
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Monday, March 3
 

2:45pm EST

Elementary ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 3/3/25
Monday March 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday March 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

3:45pm EST

Middle School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 3/3/25
Monday March 3, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday March 3, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th
 
Thursday, March 13
 

8:15am EDT

For ESL Teachers ONLY: Glimpses of GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design). (3 of 4). Attendance required all 4 days
Thursday March 13, 2025 8:15am - 3:30pm EDT
Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Project GLAD is a model of Professional Development and Learning originated in California, through the collaboration of students, educators, and researchers from the GLAD and came to NC.GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) is an instructional model that supports English learners by strengthening educational programs and practices. It is grounded in sheltered instruction and other language acquisition research. Key features of GLAD include:Integrated English-language development (ELD) and designated ELD1.Scaffolding, cooperative, student-centered experiences2.Culturally responsive teaching.NCDPI is sponsoring this workshop for Durham Public Schools. The presenters are Laura VanCamp and Crystal Jastzabski, presenters from the EL Support Team.
Thursday March 13, 2025 8:15am - 3:30pm EDT
Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Friday, March 14
 

8:15am EDT

For ESL Teachers ONLY: Glimpses of GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design). (4 of 4). Attendance required all 4 days LIMITED
Friday March 14, 2025 8:15am - 3:30pm EDT
Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Project GLAD is a model of Professional Development and Learning originated in California, through the collaboration of students, educators, and researchers from the GLAD and came to NC.GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) is an instructional model that supports English learners by strengthening educational programs and practices. It is grounded in sheltered instruction and other language acquisition research. Key features of GLAD include:Integrated English-language development (ELD) and designated ELD1.Scaffolding, cooperative, student-centered experiences2.Culturally responsive teaching.NCDPI is sponsoring this workshop for Durham Public Schools. The presenters are Laura VanCamp and Crystal Jastzabski, presenters from the EL Support Team.
Friday March 14, 2025 8:15am - 3:30pm EDT
Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Monday, March 17
 

8:00am EDT

Elementary ESL Teacher PLC- 3/17/25 LIMITED
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
Elementary ESL teachers will receive procedural updates and work as a PLC to engage in relevant professional learning and build instructional and resource supports.
Monday March 17, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 
Monday, March 31
 

8:15am EDT

High School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 3/3/25
Monday March 31, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday March 31, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, 9th-12th
 
Monday, April 7
 

8:15am EDT

High School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 4/7/25
Monday April 7, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others.
Monday April 7, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, 9th-12th

2:45pm EDT

Elementary ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 4/7/25
Monday April 7, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday April 7, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

3:45pm EDT

Middle School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 4/7/25
Monday April 7, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday April 7, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th
 
Monday, May 5
 

8:15am EDT

High School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 5/5/25
Monday May 5, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
Invitation for teams meeting will be sent via email.
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday May 5, 2025 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
Invitation for teams meeting will be sent via email.
  English Learner Services, 9th-12th

2:45pm EDT

Elementary ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 5/5/25
Monday May 5, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday May 5, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

3:45pm EDT

Middle School ESL Teacher Virtual Check-In 5/5/25
Monday May 5, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
ESL teachers will receive reminders and updates about compliance and procedures pertaining to ESL services. This session is mandatory for new ESL teachers and optional for others. This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation will be sent via email.
Monday May 5, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th
 
Friday, May 9
 

8:00am EDT

Elementary ESL Teacher PLC- 5/9/25
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
Elementary ESL teachers will receive procedural updates and work as a PLC to engage in relevant professional learning and build instructional and resource supports.
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

2:30pm EDT

Secondary ESL Teacher PLCs - 5/9/25
Friday May 9, 2025 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBD
Secondary ESL teachers will receive procedural updates and work as a PLC to engage in relevant professional learning and build instructional and resource supports.
Friday May 9, 2025 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBD
  English Learner Services, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
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600 Santee Road
Bacon Street Room 163
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Bacon Street 54
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Bethesda Elementary School TBD
Brogden Middle School Media Center
Burton Magnet Elementary School
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Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary
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Durham School of the Arts D129
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Eastway Elementary School 405 OR Media Center
Eastway Elementary School TBD
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Eno Valley Elementary School PLC Room
Fews Ford Access of Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road.
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Glenn Elementary School
Hamlin Road 110
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Hamlin Road Conference Room 110
Hamlin Road Rm 110
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Hillandale Elementary School PLC Room
Hillside High School 126
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Invitation for teams meeting will be sent via email.
Jordan High School Chorus
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Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School PLC Room
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Merrick-Moore Elementary School 132
Merrick-Moore Elementary School Media Center
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NCCU College of Education
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North Carolina Central University- College of Education
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OLD Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712), Room V-1
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Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
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South Regional Library 4505 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
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Spring Valley Elementary 107
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The Durham Performance Learning Center 3113
The Pauli Murray Center 906 Carroll St, Durham
The School for Creative Studies 120
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Whitted School
Whitted School Media Center
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