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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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Tuesday, September 12
 

8:00am EDT

EC - Connecting Math Concepts, Session 1

In this session, participants will learn how to provide Direct Instruction using Connecting Math Concepts to EC students in the resource classroom.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 8:00am - 11:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

12:30pm EDT

EC - Connecting Math Concepts, Session 2

In this session, participants will learn how to provide Direct Instruction using Connecting Math Concepts to EC students in the resource classroom.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Setting-Up and Implementing TeachTown Social Skills Program (Required for new K-8 AU, K-5 DN, 6-8 IDE and K-8 MU EC Separate Teachers)

Participants will learn how to implement this research-based social skills program, including how to create an account, access materials and maintain data on student progress through this program.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Setting Up and Implementing TeachTown Transition to Adulthood (Required Participants: 9-12 AU, MU and IDE EC Separate Teachers)

Participants will learn how to implement this research-based social-vocational program, including how to create an account, access materials and maintain data on student progress through the program.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, September 13
 

8:30am EDT

EC - Reading Mastery

Participants will receive training on how to use Reading Mastery as a direct instruction program for EC or other targeted groups in the resource classroom.

Wednesday September 13, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Thursday, September 14
 

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Centervention Social Skills Program Training

Participants will learn how to set-up and utilize Zoo Academy, Zoo U, SS GRIN, Hall of Heroes and Stories in Motion. These social skills programs are for students in grades K-8. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the training link from the company. Once trained, teachers can request access to these programs by completing a google form that will provided at the training.

Thursday September 14, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, September 20
 

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom. Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School
 
Thursday, September 21
 

2:45pm EDT

EC Dept. - Data Collection & Analysis

Participants will learn about different types of data collection methodologies, how and when to implement them, and will be provided sample forms. Participants will also learn how to graph and analyze data. (Bring your laptop if you have one.)

Thursday September 21, 2023 2:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Thursday, October 12
 

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement. Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Thursday October 12, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, October 18
 

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Developing Behavior Intervention Plans

Participants will learn the steps to conducting a comprehensive functional behavior assessment, how to analyze data to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of the students’ behavior, how to write an effective behavior intervention plan and how to monitor that plan.

Wednesday October 18, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, November 1
 

8:30am EDT

EC - Reading Mastery

Participants will receive training on how to use Reading Mastery as a direct instruction program for EC or other targeted groups in the resource classroom.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
 
Thursday, November 16
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Unique Learning System: Lesson Planning

Participants will learn how to plan lessons using the Unique Learning System (ULS) curriculum for students on the Extended Content Standards. Participants will also learn how to implement these lessons in a remote situation.

Thursday November 16, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

3:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Unique Learning System: Data Collection & Analysis

Participants will learn how to take data using the Unique Learning System (ULS) curriculum for students on the Extended Content Standards.

Thursday November 16, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, December 5
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom. Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Tuesday December 5, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Thursday, December 14
 

8:30am EST

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 1 (Initial 2-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1

8:30am EST

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 1 (Initial 2-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Friday, December 15
 

8:30am EST

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 2 (Initial 2-day Training)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Friday December 15, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Thursday, January 11
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Teaching Social Skills: Goals, Services, Instruction

Participants will learn how to write social skills goals, determine service delivery and provide direct social skills instruction.

Thursday January 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

3:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Extended School Year Eligibility (ESY) Determination Process & Procedures

Participants will learn the eligibility criteria for students to qualify for ESY services, how to analyze data to determine eligibility and how to complete the DPS ESY eligibility packet.

Thursday January 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, January 17
 

1:45pm EST

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Wednesday January 17, 2024 1:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Holt Elementary Magnet School Library
 
Thursday, January 18
 

3:00pm EST

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Thursday January 18, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School Media Center
 
Thursday, January 25
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior Part 2

Participants will learn how to implement research-based interventions for teaching and reinforcing new skills/behaviors including how to use imitation training, shaping and chaining and how to implement contingency contracts, differential reinforcement and self-management systems for students.

Thursday January 25, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, February 13
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Refresher: Conducting FBAs & Developing BIPs

Participants will review procedures for conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and learn research-based interventions to implement as part of students’ Behavior Intervention Plans. This training is recommended for staff who have already taken the FBA & BIP training.

Tuesday February 13, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Monday, February 19
 

12:00pm EST

Prekindergarten teachers and Instructional Assistants - Toilet Training (required training)

Participants will identify the rationale for toilet training versus changing and learn the best practices for toilet training in order to develop a toilet training protocol.Bring a charged laptop, pencil, and paper.

Monday February 19, 2024 12:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Media Center
 
Wednesday, February 21
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Preparing Students for School-Based Vocational Training

Participants will learn how to establish school-based internships for students in middle and high school. Participants will learn how to prepare students for internships, including conducting ecological assessments, providing direct instruction and evaluating student performance.

Wednesday February 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8

3:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Preparing Students for Community-based Vocational Training

Participants will review current schools of thought on the pre-vocational and vocational skills students need to be productive in achieving their post-secondary goals. They will learn strategies/methods used to develop those skills through community-based instruction, and how that training and experience can be reflected in IEP transition planning.

Wednesday February 21, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Tuesday, March 5
 

2:00pm EST

EC Dept. - Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments & Developing Behavior Intervention Plans

Participants will learn the steps to conducting a comprehensive functional behavior assessment, how to analyze data to develop a hypothesis regarding the function of the students’ behavior, how to write an effective behavior intervention plan and how to monitor that plan.

Tuesday March 5, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
 
Friday, March 8
 

2:00pm EST

EC PLC (K-12 AU; DN; MU; IDE)
This make and take session will allow for participants to make academic, pre-vocational, and vocational tasks and take them back to classrooms for immediate use.

Friday March 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bacon Street 162, 163, 54
 
Thursday, March 14
 

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Data Collection & Analysis

Participants will learn about different types of data collection methodologies, how and when to implement them, and will be provided sample forms. Participants will also learn how to graph and analyze data. (Bring your laptop if you have one.)

Thursday March 14, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, April 16
 

2:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement. Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Tuesday April 16, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M8
 
Wednesday, April 17
 

2:30pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Wednesday April 17, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
George Watts Montessori Magnet School TBD
 
Wednesday, April 24
 

8:30am EDT

C Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 1 (Initial 2-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Wednesday April 24, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training(Refresher 1-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Wednesday April 24, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Thursday, April 25
 

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training Day 2 (Initial 2-day Training)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Thursday April 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Friday, April 26
 

12:45pm EDT

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom.Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Friday April 26, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School TBD

12:45pm EDT

EC Dept. - Supporting Students with Autism

Participants will learn the characteristics of students with autism and their impact on student behavior in the classroom.Strategies/interventions for working with students with autism will be taught.

Friday April 26, 2024 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School TBD

1:15pm EDT

EC Dept. - The Science of Behavior

Participants will learn how to prevent problem behavior and teach new behaviors using positive reinforcement.Participants will also learn how to decrease problem behaviors with research-based interventions.

Friday April 26, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School TBD
 
Tuesday, April 30
 

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training(Advanced Refresher - Autism - 1-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Tuesday April 30, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1

2:45pm EDT

Co-Instruction Session 1

Special Program teams will learn how to adapt the 6 co-teaching models to provide instruction in the Special Education classroom to allow for co-instruction.

Tuesday April 30, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School
 
Tuesday, May 7
 

2:45pm EDT

Co-Instruction Session 2

Special Program teams will learn how to adapt the 6 co-teaching models to provide instruction in the Special Education classroom to allow for co-instruction.

Tuesday May 7, 2024 2:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School
 
Wednesday, May 8
 

8:30am EDT

EC Dept. - Nonviolent Intervention Training(Refresher 1-Day)

Participants will learn strategies to prevent problem behaviors, verbal de-escalation skills and personal safety techniques.Physical interventions will be taught to be implemented as a last resort when students are a danger to self or others.Staff will also be instructed on appropriate documentation and reporting of physical restraints.

Wednesday May 8, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-1
 
Tuesday, May 14
 

2:00pm EDT

Co-Instruction Session 3

Special Program teams will learn how to adapt the 6 co-teaching models to provide instruction in the Special Education classroom to allow for co-instruction.

Tuesday May 14, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Eno Valley Elementary School
 


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