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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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Friday, May 30
 

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
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
 
Monday, June 2
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 1 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
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
 
Tuesday, June 3
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 2 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 2
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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 June 3, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, June 4
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 3 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 3
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, June 5
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 4 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 4
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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 June 5, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Monday, June 9
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 5 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 5
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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 9, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, June 10
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 6 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 6
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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 June 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, June 12
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 7 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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 June 12, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Friday, June 13
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 8 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 8
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, June 17
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Eureka Math^2 Module Study (K-2) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room B220
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Liz Moffitt | [email protected] | Director of Math & Science
Location: Riverside High School Room B220
Description: In this session, teachers will dig deeply into an upcoming module. They will preview the learning, investigate the development of learning, and explore the assessment. Participants use the knowledge gained from their study to prepare a plan for instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room B220

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Using iReady Resources to Engage Students | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room D241
LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Santana Batten | [email protected] | iReady Trainer; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room D241
Description: Educators will reflect on the benefits of engaging students in discussions about their data. They will explore resources to use for student data chats at different times in the school year and plan a data chat using the Student Data Chat Pack on i-Ready Central. Create a plan to monitor and encourage students during personalized instruction. Best practices for intervening during personalized instruction and utilizing personalized instruction to support prerequisite skills from the prerequisite report. Educators will use the Prerequisite Report (demo account) to determine areas for growth based on upcoming grade-level standards in Math. Utilizing a data analysis process, educators uncover new insights and information about student performance to build on strengths and plan instructional scaffolds to maximize access to grade-level content. Explore resources to support all learners above, on and below grade-level to support students meeting and exceeding typical growth/stretch growth expectations.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room D241

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Making Thinking Visible in Any Content Area | Facilitated by Murray-Massenburg Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C238
LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Pascalle V. Adams | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C238
Description: What if every student had a structure to clarify, communicate, and build on their thinking—every day, in every subject? This interactive session introduces powerful thinking routines that promote deeper learning and academic discourse across K–12 classrooms. Participants will explore routines like See-Think-Wonder, Claim-Support-Question, and Connect-Extend-Challenge, and learn how to embed them into existing lessons. Through modeling, practice, and planning time, teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies and a clear implementation plan tailored to their content area. Whether you're new to thinking routines or looking to refine your practice, this session will equip you with tools to make student thinking visible, accessible, and meaningful.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): 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: Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C238

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

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Student Centered Classrooms: Increasing Student Voice | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C236
LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amy Beebe | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room C236
Description: Strategies for increasing student voice.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Riverside High School Room C236
 
Wednesday, June 18
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | The Right to Read: The Black Literacy Project | Facilitated by Equity and Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C231
LIMITED
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Shaneka Bynum | [email protected] | Community Partner; Dr. Brittani Clark | [email protected] | Community Partner; Malenia Swinton | [email protected] | Community Partner
Location: Riverside High School Room C231
Description: Literacy is the key to understanding the world around us through meaningful engagement with ideas in all forms. This session will focus on mobilizing and empowering teachers to educate and serve students--especially the most vulnerable among us--around reading as a liberatory practice that can connect and transform.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE
Topic(s): Equity, Culture and Climate, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Culturally Responsive Practices, 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: Instructional Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room C231

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Got Student Engagement? Keeping a Pulse on Student Centered Learning | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room D240
LIMITED
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Alycia Crews | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Riverside High School Room D240
Description: By the end of the professional development session, participants will be able to implement at least three strategies to enhance student engagement and effectively monitor student-centered learning in their classrooms, as demonstrated through observed classroom practices and self-assessment.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Mathematics
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Riverside High School Room D240
 
Monday, July 14
 

7:30am EDT

Pearsontown Year-Round Elementary Retreat | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
LIMITED
Monday July 14, 2025 7:30am - 4:00pm EDT
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
LIMITED
Monday July 14, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT
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
 
Friday, July 18
 

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
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
 
Monday, July 28
 

8:30am EDT

Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Practice | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Principal Su
LIMITED
Monday July 28, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: CMSTEMP | [email protected] | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This session is designed for any staff working in or supporting a Montessori school in an instructional role. It provides a broad understanding of the principles that guide Montessori Instruction
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers
Monday July 28, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

Aligning Montessori with the Science of Reading | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; English as a Second Language; Principal Supervisors; Curriculum and Instruction; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River
LIMITED
Monday July 28, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Linda Zankowsky | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This full day session will offer an extensive framework for comprehensive reading instruction in child-centered Montessori classrooms. Participants will leave with a series of questions that they can use in their schools to evaluate their school wide approach to teaching reading and develop plans for filling in identified gaps.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, 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: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers
Monday July 28, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Practice | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Specialized
LIMITED
Monday July 28, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: CMSTEMP | [email protected] | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This session is designed for any staff working in or supporting a Montessori school in an instructional role. It provides a broad understanding of the principles that guide Montessori Instruction
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers
Monday July 28, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA
 
Tuesday, July 29
 

8:30am EDT

DEEP DIVE--Montessori Lower Elementary Math Instruction | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Mentors; Morehead Elementary School | Lucas
LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Katie Mosquera | [email protected] | Presenter; Seth Webb | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Rediscover the beauty, logic, and transformative power of Montessori mathematics and geometry - revisiting how math and geometry become tools for discovery, allowing students to construct their understanding through hands-on materials and guided exploration. Rooted in Montessori’s principles of sensorial learning, reasoning, and abstraction, participants will deepen their practice with essential materials and strategies that empower children to uncover mathematical and geometric truths for themselves. Participants will renew their understanding of math and geometry, not as isolated subjects, but as universal languages—tools that help children uncover patterns, relationships, and the interconnectedness of the universe, fulfilling the deeper purpose of Cosmic Education. The morning Lower Elementary sessions will focus on building fluency, vocabulary, and multi-step reasoning through core math and foundational geometry materials. The Upper Elementary afternoon sessions will Emphasize abstraction, advanced operations, and deriving relationships in math and geometry through discovery.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers
Tuesday July 29, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

LEADERSHIP SUMMER LEARNING SERIES-Reset the Narrative: Principal & Media Coordinator Literacy Leadership | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | TBD
LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Heidi Perez | [email protected] | Literacy Specialist; Kimberly Fawks-Gugino | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead; Kathleen Hill Graves | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead; Sally Winstead | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead; Christie Masinick | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead
Location: TBD
Description: This session offers an exploration of the NC School Executive Evaluation Rubric and the Media Coordinator Evaluation rubrics to reveal places where they overlap to foster shared literacy leadership in schools. Principals and media leads will discuss how media center resources and coordinator supports can energize increased professional collaboration, meaningful student reading engagement, and deep literacy culture at your school.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Effective Feedback Strategies, Media Coordinators, Professional Learning System and Processes
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: Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBD
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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
 
Wednesday, July 30
 

8:30am EDT

DEEP DIVE--Montessori Lower Elementary Geometry Instruction | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Mentors; Morehead Elementary School | Lu
LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Katie Mosquera | [email protected] | Presenter; Seth Webb | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Rediscover the beauty, logic, and transformative power of Montessori mathematics and geometry - revisiting how math and geometry become tools for discovery, allowing students to construct their understanding through hands-on materials and guided exploration. Rooted in Montessori’s principles of sensorial learning, reasoning, and abstraction, participants will deepen their practice with essential materials and strategies that empower children to uncover mathematical and geometric truths for themselves. Participants will renew their understanding of math and geometry, not as isolated subjects, but as universal languages—tools that help children uncover patterns, relationships, and the interconnectedness of the universe, fulfilling the deeper purpose of Cosmic Education. The morning Lower Elementary sessions will focus on building fluency, vocabulary, and multi-step reasoning through core math and foundational geometry materials. The Upper Elementary afternoon sessions will Emphasize abstraction, advanced operations, and deriving relationships in math and geometry through discovery.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners in a Montessori Environment | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Pr
LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Victor Hiraldo | [email protected] | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Katie McClure | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Participants will learn about the experience of being an English Learner, the language acquisition process, and its relationship to the Montessori model. They will explore culturally relevant teaching practices and learn instructional strategies that teach academic language in the content. There will also be time allotted to plan and create works to use for English Learners in the Montessori classroom.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Assistants, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Facilitators, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

Novice Montessorian Boot Camp--PART 1 (Primary and Lower Elementary ONLY) | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Mentors | Lucas Middle Sch
LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Presenter; Winema Jackson | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Practical, hands-on, hard-core, focused time for teachers and IAs with limited Montessori experience or training diving into a Montessori Primary or Lower Elementary classroom
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

9:00am EDT

Forest View Summer Leadership Planning | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:00am - 2:30pm EDT
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
 
Thursday, July 31
 

8:30am EDT

Novice Montessorian Boot Camp--PART 2 (Primary and Lower Elementary ONLY) | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Mentors | Lucas Middle Sch
LIMITED
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Presenter; Winema Jackson | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Practical, hands-on, hard-core, focused time for teachers and IAs with limited Montessori experience or training diving into a Montessori Primary or Lower Elementary classroom
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Thursday July 31, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

LEADERSHIP SUMMER LEARNING SERIES-Curriculum Aligned Digital Resources for Daily Reading & Writing | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/PoL-d
LIMITED
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Heidi Perez | [email protected] | Literacy Specialist; Kimberly Fawks-Gugino | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead; Kathleen Hill Graves | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead; Sally Winstead | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead; Christie Masinick | [email protected] | Media Coordinator & District Lead
Location: https://t.ly/PoL-d
Description: Join this session to dive in and explore digital resources available to engage and empower all students to find their way as reader and writers. Join the meeting now
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study
Topic(s): Effective Feedback Strategies, Media Coordinators, Professional Learning System and Processes
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: Assistant Principals, Principals
Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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
 
Tuesday, August 5
 

8:00am EDT

Math Summit 2025 | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Other... NC State Student Union
LIMITED
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | K-5 Math Specialist; Alina Castillo | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Kenya Lawrence | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist; Steven Harrison | [email protected] | K-5 Math Specialist
Location: Other... NC State Student Union
Description: Join us for the 2025 Math Summit! Our focus is on Maximizing Potential: Transformational Math Teaching and Learning. Registration begins May 1st for this impactful day of professional development and networking through session, Book Clubs, and a Share-a-thon.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Beginning Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Assistants, 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: Coaches, Teachers
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Other... NC State Student Union

9:00am EDT

Specialty HS Kickoff RESET | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium
Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. King | [email protected] | Deputy Superintendent
Location: City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium
Description: During this session, DPS Leadership will explain their vision and expectations for 2025-2026 school year, as well as provide an overview session on Explicit Teaching
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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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10:30am EDT

Specialty HS Kickoff REFOCUS | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Presenters: Varied by Content Area | [email protected] | Director
Location: City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms
Description: During this session, DPS Department and Content leaders will provide an overview session on Depth of Knowledge and how it pertains to specific content standards, then give any curriculum updates.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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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2:00pm EDT

Specialty High School Kickoff School-based PLCs | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | TBD
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Presenters: Varied by School | [email protected] | Director
Location: TBD
Description: During this session, Teachers and Staff will experience an overview the the new Apptegy Communication Tool, then participate in their school PLCs to examine data and focus on a single priority standard.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBD
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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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Thursday, August 7
 

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
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
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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
 
Wednesday, August 13
 

1:00pm EDT

HVE ERD 8.13.25_Explicit Teaching in Math | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School
Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters: Marcia Jaocbs | [email protected] | Coach; Kim Siegers | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Participants will learn more about the explicit teaching model as it is embedded in teaching math in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to connect DPS core curriculum resources with the explicit teaching model.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, 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

1:00pm EDT

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
 
Thursday, August 14
 

9:00am EDT

Club Blvd. New-to-Club Orientation 2025-2026 | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308
LIMITED
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:59am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: jasmine | [email protected] | coach
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308
Description: New-to-Club Orientation 2025-2026
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Thursday August 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:59am EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308
 
Monday, August 18
 

8:00am EDT

Club Blvd. Teacher Leadership Retreat | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308
LIMITED
Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 10:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: jasmine | [email protected] | coach
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308
Description: Teacher Leadership meet with admin team, coach and community schools person.
Subject Area(s): Global Languages, Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Principals, Teachers
Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 10:45am EDT
Club Boulevard Elementary media or 308

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
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
 
Tuesday, August 19
 

8:30am EDT

Creekside PLC refresh | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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
 
Wednesday, August 20
 

8:00am EDT

ESL Teacher Kickoff | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Githens Middle School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
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

8:00am EDT

Traditional Kickoff RESET | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Auditorium
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:55pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. King | [email protected] | Deputy Superintendent; Dr. Lewis | [email protected] | Superintendent
Location: Riverside High School Auditorium
Description: During this session, DPS Leadership will explain their vision and expectations for 2025-2026 school year, as well as provide an overview session on Explicit Teaching
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:00am - 9:55pm EDT
Riverside High School Auditorium
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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

DOK & More | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
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

9:30am EDT

Traditional Kickoff REFOCUS | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms
Wednesday August 20, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Varied by Content Area | [email protected] | Director
Location: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms
Description: During this session, DPS Department and Content leaders will provide an overview session on Depth of Knowledge and how it pertains to specific content standards, then give any curriculum updates.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Wednesday August 20, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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

August 20 District PLCs | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | TBD
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Varied by School | [email protected] | Director
Location: TBD
Description: During this session, Teachers and Staff will experience an overview the the new Apptegy Communication Tool, then participate in their school PLCs to examine data and focus on a single priority standard.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, Healthful Living, Occupational Course of Study, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Data Analysis
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: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBD
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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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Monday, August 25
 

8:00am EDT

Glenn Semester 1 Team Meetings | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Music Room
LIMITED
Monday August 25, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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
 
Tuesday, August 26
 

8:00am EDT

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
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
 
Wednesday, August 27
 

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

2:40pm EDT

Forest View: Math 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; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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

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
 
Monday, September 8
 

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
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

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
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

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
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
 
Wednesday, September 10
 

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
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
 
Thursday, September 11
 

3:00pm EDT

Intro to Eureka Math Squared and DPS Resources | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School
LIMITED
Thursday September 11, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | Math Specialist
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School
Description: Participants will explore the Eureka Math Platform, resources, and experience planning a lesson. A high level overview of NCDPI/DPS Resources and planning tools will also be covered.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Thursday September 11, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary School
 
Thursday, September 18
 

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
 
Monday, September 22
 

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
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

10:15am EDT

DPS ESL Conference Fall 2025: Kick it Up a Notch: Elevating Student Questions with HOTS | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Jordan High School TBD
LIMITED
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Heidi Miles | [email protected] | AIG Facilitator; Denise Baynham | [email protected] | AIG Facilitator
Location: Jordan High School TBD
Description: All students can ask and respond to higher level questions, so how can you kick those questions up to cognitively engage students? In this session, participants will learn questioning strategies to tap into student’s creative and critical thinking.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
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
Monday September 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
Jordan High School TBD
 
Thursday, September 25
 

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
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
 
Friday, September 26
 

8:00am EDT

Instructional Leadership Academy: September 2025 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction | Staff Development Center M1
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Monday, September 29
 

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

8:30am EDT

SIOP Round 1, Day 1/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
FILLING
Monday September 29, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. For full credit, you should also sign up for SIOP Round 1, Day 1/3 and SIOP Round 1, Day 2/3.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday September 29, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center

12:30pm EDT

Direct Instruction Training: Connecting Math Concepts | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 54
Monday September 29, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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 Connecting Math Concepts Direct Instruction program to small groups in the resource setting. Connecting Math Concepts is a math program appropriate for elementary school students who need support with math facts, procedures, conceptual understanding, applications, and problem-solving skills. Location: 808 Bacon Street, Durham, 27703 Room: 54
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday September 29, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
 
Wednesday, October 1
 

2:40pm EDT

Forest View: Math 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
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday October 1, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Saturday, October 4
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Add-on Certification Day 1 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M-8
LIMITED
Saturday October 4, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
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
 
Wednesday, October 8
 

12:30pm EDT

Mangum Vertical Planning: K-2 and 3-5 | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School 25
LIMITED
Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
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

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
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

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
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

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
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

1:00pm EDT

Hillandale: iReady MATH & Tier 2 plans | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School classroom
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters: Susan Parent | [email protected] | math coach
Location: Hillandale Elementary School classroom
Description: Learn how to use iReady MATH path for intervention and progress monitoring. Create your Tier 2 math group in Panorama.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School classroom

1:00pm EDT

George Watts Montessori Staff Only- Depth of Knowledge | Facilitated by George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Presenters: Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Felisha deBlaquiere | [email protected] | AIG Specialist
Location: George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Description: Teachers will get a general overview of the difference between Costas and DOK and will complete a sorting task with their grade level band PLCs. Then, teachers will break off into their grade level band PLCs with a facilitator and for the first half of the time, look at current work plans and assess the level of rigor/DOK levels. The second half of the time, they will work on planning work plans for the upcoming week/weeks using what they learned and practiced in this session.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
George Watts Montessori School Media Center
  Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
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1:00pm EDT

Murray Massenburg Elementary School, DOK: Increasing Task Rigor | Facilitated by Murray-Massenburg Elementary School | Murray-Massenburg Elementary School | Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Media Center
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Presenters: Latoya Johnson | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Media Center
Description: What is the difference between higher order thinking and rigor? During this professional development session, teachers will deepen their understanding of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and how it connects to task rigor and student thinking. Participants will learn how to analyze, design, and adapt instructional tasks to promote higher levels of cognitive engagement. By the end of the session, teachers will be able to identify DOK levels within their lessons, create purposeful questions and activities that move students beyond recall, and apply strategies to foster critical thinking and problem-solving in everyday instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Murray-Massenburg Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EDT

Southwest Explicit Teaching Lesson Planning | Facilitated by Southwest Elementary School | Southwest Elementary School | Southwest Elementary School
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Corin Muller-Yoder | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Southwest Elementary School
Description: Teachers will review core content materials to identify components of the explicit teaching model. Teachers will plan for the intensification of the "we do" stage of the the model through increasing the use of joint construction and supported practice in a lesson plan.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Feedback Strategies, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
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
Southwest Elementary School

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
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

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
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

1:00pm EDT

Unit 2 Unpacking | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Description: Teachers will receive the Quarter 2 unit maps and engage in a guided discussion on the importance of unpacking standards and aligning instruction to the pacing for the quarter. Following the overview, teachers will break out into PLCs to collaboratively review their standards, plan instructional sequences, and identify key focus areas for upcoming units.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary 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
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1:15pm EDT

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

1:15pm EDT

Little River: Curriculum Map Review | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
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

2:15pm EDT

Creekside DoK lesson analysis | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center
LIMITED
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
 
Friday, October 10
 

8:00am EDT

Instructional Leadership Academy: October 2025 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction | Staff Development Center M1
Friday October 10, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday October 10, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Saturday, October 11
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Add-on Certification Day 2 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M-8
LIMITED
Saturday October 11, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of K-12 English Learner Services; Katelin McClure | [email protected] | Elementary EL Facilitator
Location: Staff Development Center M-8
Description: This is 2 of 5 Saturday sessions DAY 2 is focused on Designed for participants to explore a variety of ESL methodologies This session will help participants become familiar with common methods and strategies used to teach ELLs content in the mainstream classroom. They will then generate ideas about how you can incorporate some of the observed techniques in their own classes. There will be video exemplars followed by a discussion.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
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 11, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-8
 
Monday, October 13
 

8:30am EDT

SIOP Round 1, Day 2/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
FILLING
Monday October 13, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should sign up for "SIOP Round 1, Day 1/3" and "SIOP Round 1, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday October 13, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center

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
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
 
Wednesday, October 15
 

3:00pm EDT

Unique Learning System: Data Collection & Analysis | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children |
LIMITED
Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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
 
Friday, October 17
 

8:45am EDT

Club PLC Planning | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary PLC Rooms
LIMITED
Friday October 17, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am EDT
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
 
Saturday, October 18
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Add-on Certification Day 3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M-8
LIMITED
Saturday October 18, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of K-12 English Learner Services; Katelin McClure | [email protected] | Elementary EL Facilitator
Location: Staff Development Center M-8
Description: This is 3 of 5 Saturday sessions DAY 3: Linguistics Part 1: Designed to train teachers in analyzing pronunciation of English and native language interference. This will prepare teachers for the 30 minutes listening section of the Praxis. Participants will become familiar with phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of English and explore accents, pronunciations and sentence patterns from a different culture that might filter into English. Participants will work on analysis of speech patterns of non-native speakers.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
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 18, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-8
 
Tuesday, October 21
 

7:30am EDT

Forest View Full Day Planning | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD
LIMITED
Tuesday October 21, 2025 7:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: A full-day planning session for teams to collaborate, design instruction, and prepare for the upcoming quarter. Time is reserved for deep work, creative collaboration, and refining plans that drive student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, 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 October 21, 2025 7:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Friday, October 24
 

8:30am EDT

SIOP Round 1, Day 3/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
FULL
Friday October 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should sign up for "SIOP Round 1, Day 1/3" and "SIOP, Round 1, Day 2/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Friday October 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Saturday, October 25
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Add-on Certification Day 4 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M-8
LIMITED
Saturday October 25, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of K-12 English Learner Services; Katelin McClure | [email protected] | Elementary EL Facilitator
Location: Staff Development Center M-8
Description: This is 4 of 5 Saturday sessions DAY 4: Linguistics Part 2: Designed to train teachers in analyzing pronunciation of English and native language interference. This will prepare teachers for the 30 minutes listening section of the Praxis. Participants will become familiar with phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of English and explore accents, pronunciations and sentence patterns from a different culture that might filter into English. Participants will work on analysis of speech patterns of non-native speakers.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
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 25, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-8
 
Monday, October 27
 

8:30am EDT

SIOP Round 2, Day 1/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 2, Day 2/3" and "SIOP, Round 2, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday October 27, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center

2:30pm EDT

Eureka Math Squared and DPS Resources | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Parkwood Elementary School
LIMITED
Monday October 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | Math Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School
Description: This is a two session series: Part 1: Participants will explore the Eureka Math Platform, resources, and curriculum maps. A high level overview of NCDPI/DPS Resources and planning tools will also be covered. Part 2: participants will consider ways to differentiate the core resources to support all learners.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday October 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School
 
Wednesday, October 29
 

1:00pm EDT

IA Academy | Facilitated by Morehead Elementary School | Morehead Elementary School | Morehead Elementary School Library Office
LIMITED
Wednesday October 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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
 
Saturday, November 1
 

9:00am EDT

ESL Add-on Certification Day 5 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M-8
LIMITED
Saturday November 1, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of K-12 English Learner Services; Katelin McClure | [email protected] | Elementary EL Facilitator
Location: Staff Development Center M-8
Description: This is 5 of 5 Saturday sessions Day 5:Designed to prepare for the Praxis, this session provides a historical perspective of the legal background behind programs for ELs There are many federal policies, laws, local guidelines, and historical court cases that have been the foundation of helping school systems develop programs to meet the needs of ELLs over the past couple of decades.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
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 November 1, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M-8
 
Tuesday, November 4
 

1:00pm EST

Introduction to Snorkl (option 1) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/lyl0M
LIMITED
Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jon Laven | [email protected] | trainer
Location: https://t.ly/lyl0M
Description: Join us to learn about Snorkl, a classroom tool that helps students record and explain their thinking while receiving immediate, personalized AI feedback. With Snorkl, students can speak, write, and make their thinking visible—whether they’re solving a math problem, interpreting a reading passage, or reflecting on a science lab. The AI provides instant feedback aligned with the teacher’s goals. Snorkl works across all subjects and grade levels, from Kindergarten through High School. Durham Public Schools has premium access.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists, Teachers
Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

DOK: Increasing Task Rigor in Elementary Math | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Bethesda Elementary School
LIMITED
Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Catherine Hensley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | Literacy Coach
Location: Bethesda Elementary School
Description: Teachers will explore DOK levels and alignment to NCSCOS math standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
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
Bethesda Elementary School

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
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

2:00pm EST

Introduction to Snorkl (option 2) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/xIzQB
LIMITED
Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jon Laven | [email protected] | trainer
Location: https://t.ly/xIzQB
Description: Join us to learn about Snorkl, a classroom tool that helps students record and explain their thinking while receiving immediate, personalized AI feedback. With Snorkl, students can speak, write, and make their thinking visible—whether they’re solving a math problem, interpreting a reading passage, or reflecting on a science lab. The AI provides instant feedback aligned with the teacher’s goals. Snorkl works across all subjects and grade levels, from Kindergarten through High School. Durham Public Schools has premium access.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, CTE
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, 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, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Directors, Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists, Teachers
Tuesday November 4, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, November 5
 

2:40pm EST

Forest View: Math 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
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday November 5, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Thursday, November 13
 

8:15am EST

SIOP Round 2, Day 2/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern HS, Media Center, 117 Tom Wilkinson Road, Durham NC 27712
LIMITED
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Other... Old Northern HS, Media Center, 117 Tom Wilkinson Road, Durham NC 27712
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 2, Day 1/3" and "SIOP, Round 1, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
 
Friday, November 14
 

8:00am EST

Instructional Leadership Academy: November, 2025 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction | Staff Development Center M1
Friday November 14, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday November 14, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1
 
Monday, November 17
 

8:30am EST

SIOP Round 2, Day 3/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Monday November 17, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 2, Day 1/3" and "SIOP, Round 1, Day 2/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday November 17, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center

2:30pm EST

Part 2: Supporting Differentiation with Eureka Math Squared and DPS Resources | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Parkwood Elementary School
LIMITED
Monday November 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | Math Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School
Description: This is a two session series: Part 1: Participants will explore the Eureka Math Platform, resources, and curriculum maps. A high level overview of NCDPI/DPS Resources and planning tools will also be covered. Part 2: participants will consider ways to differentiate the core resources to support all learners.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday November 17, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School
 
Tuesday, November 18
 

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
 
Wednesday, November 19
 

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
 
Tuesday, December 2
 

8:00am EST

Creekside Panorama refresher | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary 175
LIMITED
Tuesday December 2, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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
 
Wednesday, December 3
 

2:40pm EST

Forest View: Math 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
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Wednesday, December 10
 

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
LIMITED
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

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
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

12:45pm EST

Insight to Instruction | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School TBA
LIMITED
Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: TC Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School TBA
Description: This training helps teachers transform student data into intentional, high-impact instruction through a clear backwards-planning process as well as include mClass training.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, 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 December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Holt Elementary School TBA

12:45pm EST

Glenn Early Release Day: EC, Literacy, Student Goal Setting | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School
LIMITED
Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 4:00pm EST
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

1:00pm EST

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

Hillandale: Structures of Equality Overview | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School Media Center
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Presenters: Susan Parent | [email protected] | math coach
Location: Hillandale Elementary School Media Center
Description: Structures of Equality (SoEs) framework is a reading comprehension tool designed to help students visualize and understand a story problem and make sense of what is being asked. The SoE framework includes 3 unique Structures of Equality models: Parts Equal Total, Compare, and Repeated Equal Groups. All the math stories described in the NC Unpacking Documents can be modeled using these 3 SoEs. A SoE has 3 specific and unique qualities. 1. They have values 2. They have labels 3. They represent the equality (or relationships) occurring in the story. In comparison with most tape or bar models seen in textbooks, a SoE diagram is a more precise depiction of the actual story. During the Structures of Equality Website Overview PD the learner will- 1. Interact with the SoE Website (bring charged laptop) 2. Receive an overview of Structures of Equality 3. Learn about resources the support SoE implementation
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Hillandale Elementary School Media Center
  Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
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HVE ERD 12.10.25_Explicit Teaching in Math | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Presenters: Marcia Jaocbs | [email protected] | Coach; Kim Siegers | [email protected] | Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: Participants will learn more about the explicit teaching model as it is embedded in teaching math in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to connect DPS core curriculum resources with the explicit teaching model.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Hope Valley Elementary School

1:00pm EST

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

1:00pm EST

C.C. Spaulding Introduction to IDEA & EC | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary | C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Elizabeth Limon | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center
Description: his introductory professional-development session provides educators with a foundational understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the framework for supporting Exceptional Children (EC) in K–12 schools. Participants will explore the core principles of IDEA, including the rights of students with disabilities, legal responsibilities of schools, and key components of the special education process—from referral and evaluation to IEP development and service delivery.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Leads, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
C.C. Spaulding Elementary Media Center

1:00pm EST

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

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
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

1:00pm EST

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
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

1:01pm EST

Model and Deconstruct | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary 308
LIMITED
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:01pm - 2:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary 308
Description: Teachers will explore the use of mathematical models connected to Eureka second quarter topics to build students' mathematical conceptual knowledge.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:01pm - 2:30pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary 308

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

1:15pm EST

December 10th-EOY PLC | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School
LIMITED
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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

2:00pm EST

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

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
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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Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School
LIMITED
Wednesday December 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
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
 
Thursday, December 11
 

10:00am EST

Mathematical Models in Eureka² for Instructional Assistants | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Y.E. Smith Elementary School TBA
LIMITED
Thursday December 11, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | Math Specialist
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School TBA
Description: This session explores how Eureka Math² uses mathematical models to build conceptual understanding and equips instructional leaders with strategies to support teachers in promoting student reasoning and problem solving.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Principals
Thursday December 11, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School TBA

3:00pm EST

Mathematical Models in Eureka² for Instructional Leaders | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Merrick-Moore Elementary School TBA
LIMITED
Thursday December 11, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | Math Specialist
Location: Merrick-Moore Elementary School TBA
Description: This session explores how Eureka Math² uses mathematical models to build conceptual understanding and equips instructional leaders with strategies to support teachers in promoting student reasoning and problem solving.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Principals
Thursday December 11, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Merrick-Moore Elementary School TBA
 
Friday, December 12
 

8:00am EST

Instructional Leadership Academy: December, 2025 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction | Staff Development Center M1
Friday December 12, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday December 12, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1
 
Wednesday, December 17
 

2:45pm EST

Club Blvd. Faculty Meetings | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center
LIMITED
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
 
Tuesday, January 6
 

7:30am EST

Forest View Full Day Planning for Quarter 3 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD
LIMITED
Tuesday January 6, 2026 7:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: A full-day planning session for teams to collaborate, design instruction, and prepare for the upcoming quarter. Time is reserved for deep work, creative collaboration, and refining plans that drive student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, 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 January 6, 2026 7:30am - 3:30pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Wednesday, January 7
 

2:40pm EST

Forest View: Math 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; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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
 
Thursday, January 8
 

8:30am EST

Hillandale Math Foundational understandings and problem solving | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School Teacher Lead by grade level
LIMITED
Thursday January 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Susan Parent | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Hillandale Elementary School Teacher Lead by grade level
Description: Dr Valerie Faulkner, NCSU explains the need for students to learn concepts conceptually vs procedurally for long term success in mathematics and this application to NCSCOS standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Feedback Strategies
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Thursday January 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Hillandale Elementary School Teacher Lead by grade level
 
Friday, January 9
 

8:00am EST

Instructional Leadership Academy: January, 2025 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction | Staff Development Center M1
Friday January 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday January 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1
 
Tuesday, January 13
 

3:00pm EST

Grading in Infinite Campus: Elementary Standard Based Grading Essentials | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Bethesda Elementary School; C.C. Spaulding Elementary; Club Boulevard Elementary; Creekside Elementary; Eastway Elementary School; Eno
Tuesday January 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | Student Information System District Analyst; David Surles | [email protected] | Director, Data Integration
Location: https://t.ly/msM0l
Description: This session gives elementary teachers a step-by-step walkthrough of posting grades in Infinite Campus
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Healthful Living
Topic(s): PowerSchool-Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Data Managers, Teachers
Tuesday January 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, January 15
 

8:30am EST

Hillandale Structures of Equality - Math Main Idea | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School Lead Teacher
LIMITED
Thursday January 15, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EST
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
 
Tuesday, January 20
 

8:30am EST

SIOP Round 3, Day 1/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 3, Day 2/3" and "SIOP, Round 3, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, January 22
 

3:00pm EST

Effective Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Fayetteville Street Elementary School
LIMITED
Thursday January 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
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
 
Friday, January 30
 

8:30am EST

SIOP Round 3, Day 2/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Friday January 30, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 3, Day 1/3" and "SIOP, Round 3, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Friday January 30, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, February 3
 

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
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
 
Wednesday, February 4
 

12:30pm EST

Mangum Elementary: DOK Task Analysis | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
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

12:45pm EST

Equity Training, Data Analysis and Planning for Implementation | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach & MTSS Facilitator & Equity Team Member; Carrie Kirlauski | [email protected] | Teacher & Equity Team Member; Erin Hughes | [email protected] | Teacher & Equity Team Member; Rose Byer | [email protected] | School Counselor
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff members will present results of recent assessments with an emphasis on subgroup responses to instruction and SEL supports.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): MTSS, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Equity
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
Little River Elementary School Media Center

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
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

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
LIMITED
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

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
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

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
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

1:00pm EST

The Butterfly Effect | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Explicit Instruction-Teaching Origami of a butterfly using the "I do, we do, you do" method.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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
Parkwood Elementary School library

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

1:00pm EST

Standards Based Instruction and Assessment - Aligned with IC | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Kim Siegers | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Katherine Urbanski | [email protected] | Teacher / IC Lead; Sarah Wilson | [email protected] | Teacher / IC Lead
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School
Description: This professional learning session will support teachers in strengthening their understanding of standards-based instruction and assessment. Participants will examine how instructional planning, classroom assessment, and grading practices work together to accurately reflect student learning. Using Infinite Campus as the platform for application, teachers will learn how to enter, analyze, and communicate assessment data in ways that are aligned to priority standards and instructional goals. The session emphasizes using assessment as a tool to inform instruction and ensure grades clearly represent what students know and can do
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Assessment for Learning, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hope Valley Elementary School

1:00pm EST

Glenn MOY Data Analysis Professional Development | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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

1:00pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Quarter 4 Planning | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
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 4.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
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 February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Grade Level Chairperson's Classroom

1:00pm EST

BEE-yond Recall: Creating DOK 3 and 4 Learning Experiences. | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Denise Brammer | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: Participants will deepen their understanding of DOK Levels 3 and 4, analyze classroom tasks and questions, and collaborate to redesign lessons that promote reasoning, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers, Test Coordinators
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

1:30pm EST

Utilizing DreamBox as an Instructional Tool in the Math Classroom | Facilitated by Burton Elementary School | Burton Elementary School |
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Presenters: Destiny Chevis | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location:
Description: The session kicks off with a Do Now image representation reflection activity – How is DreamBox Math going so far in your classroom? From there, participants transition to the core of the session – using DreamBox Math in various instructional models. Broken down by whole group, small group, and individual instruction, participants unpack the why, when, and how DreamBox Math can support instructional goals and complement core math instruction within those use cases. Each section is summarize using the SOS Tweet Tweet. The session ends with a sharing, call to action, next steps, and a survey.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Digital Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

1:45pm EST

School Wide Planning | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School Media Center/PLC ROOM
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EST
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

2:00pm EST

Increasing math rigor in elementary math | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary 308
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary 308
Description: Using thinking tasks and purposeful questions to encourage students to engage in productive struggle and work to solve math problems.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Club Boulevard Elementary 308

2:40pm EST

Forest View: Math Learning Lab 6 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Friday, February 13
 

8:00am EST

Instructional Leadership Academy: February, 2025 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction | Staff Development Center M1
Friday February 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday February 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M1
 
Monday, February 16
 

8:00am EST

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

8:00am EST

Insight to Instruction Session 3 | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Donya Jones | [email protected] | Principal; Anita Jerrett | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session will reflect on Explicit Teaching and planning while focusing on data analysis. Teachers will use the response to data tool provided to dig deeper into instruction and the learners' knowledge. This session will support teachers by strengthen their ability to analyze data correctly, determine strengths, gaps and creating an instructional plan that is effective and efficient for scholars to grow academically.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Holt Elementary School Media Center

8:30am EST

SIOP Round 3, Day 3/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 3, Day 1/3" and "SIOP, Round 3, Day 2/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center

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
LIMITED
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

9:00am EST

Glenn - Data Analysis Morning Session | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Music Room
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
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

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

9:00am EST

Little River - Lesson Planning for All Tiers and IRP prep | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach and MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will use their MOY data to plan student support with team members. They will also work on preparing IRPs.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Deconstructing Eureka models and using increasing DOK rigor to we reach all mathematicians | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary media center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC; Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary media center
Description: Teachers will vertically identify and then deconstruct models used in Eureka math across the grades k-5. They will identify models and methods that successfully build conceptional understanding in math.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned 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
Club Boulevard Elementary Media Center

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field and Model and Deconstruct in Elementary Math/Science | Facilitated by Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Marcia Jacobs | [email protected] | Math and Science Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will review the steps in "I Do" for explicit teaching as it related to math and science.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
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
Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary Math /Science | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Eastway Elementary School Eastway Media Center or Room 405
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | Presenter; Jennifer Keegan | [email protected] | Presenter; Leeya Winstead | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Eastway Elementary School Eastway Media Center or Room 405
Description: Teachers will observe and explore learn the how to build the field in the ares of math and science.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Eastway Elementary School Eastway Media Center or Room 405

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice in Elementary Math/Science | Facilitated by Southwest Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Southwest Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Corin Muller-Yoder | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Southwest Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will further their knowledge of explicit teaching by learning the differences between Joint Construction and Supported Practice.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
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 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Southwest Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Virtual Explicit Teaching: Building the Field (All Contents) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/tXKMZ
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Carlissia Dudley | [email protected] | Facilicator; Olga Todman | [email protected] | Facilicator; Henrietta Scott | [email protected] | Facilicator
Location: https://t.ly/tXKMZ
Description: This session supports educators in using virtual explicit instruction to intentionally build the field and strengthen student understanding across all content areas. Participants will learn practical strategies for activating background knowledge, introducing key vocabulary, and scaffolding learning in online classrooms. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use strategies to increase student access, engagement, and comprehension in virtual instruction
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Mentoring Matters: Steppingstones to Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Mentors; Beginning Teachers; Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary
LIMITED
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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

1:00pm EST

DOK: Pump Up your Questions in Elementary Math | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
FILLING
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Catherine Hensley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Susan Parent | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: By the end of this session, participants will: Analyze examples of questions at different DOK levels. Create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Strategy-Based for any content
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 - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Explict Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Elem Math/Science | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | Open District-Wide | R. N. Harris Elementary School
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Presenters: Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | TLC; Sparkle Howard | [email protected] | TLC
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: Understand plan for and implement the model and deconstruct componenet of explicit teaching.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content
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 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
R. N. Harris Elementary School
 
Wednesday, February 18
 

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
 
Monday, March 2
 

8:30am EST

SIOP Round 4, Day 1/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Monday March 2, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 4, Day 2/3" and "SIOP Round 4, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday March 2, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, March 3
 

9:00am EST

Using DOK to Drive Instruction, SMART Goals, and Lesson Design (YE Smith Only) | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenters: carlissia dudley | [email protected] | K-2 Coach; olga todman | [email protected] | 3-5 Coach
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session supports teachers in aligning Depth of Knowledge (DOK), SMART goals, and lesson design to increase rigor and student achievement. Participants will analyze standards, determine appropriate DOK levels, and create measurable SMART goals that drive instruction. Teachers will refine lesson plans to include clear learning targets, aligned tasks, and effective checks for understanding to ensure meaningful student growth.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center

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
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
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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

1:00pm EST

NCEES Pieces | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School 233
LIMITED
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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
  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 |   Digital Learning Standards, 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 |   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 |   Healthful Living, 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 |   Occupational Course of Study, 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 |   Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), 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 |   *None (Non-Instructional), 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 EST

Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice in Elementary | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Open District-Wide | Club Boulevard Elementary room 308
LIMITED
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jennifer Dunlap | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Club Boulevard Elementary room 308
Description: Working through models to help support students understand and build conceptual understanding in math during joint construction and supported practice sessions
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
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
Club Boulevard Elementary room 308

1:00pm EST

Explicitly Eureka Squared | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Holt Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session classroom teachers will see the value and importance of exit tickets and it's data. Also, how explicit instruction can support with scholar proficiency and growth with showing mastery with math standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Holt Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EST

Little River -Montessori - Priority PLCs | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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

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
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

1:00pm EST

Identifying and Planning for Key Standards | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Open District-Wide | Creekside Elementary art room
FULL
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity full
Presenters: Delphia Daniels | [email protected] | coach
Location: Creekside Elementary art room
Description: Participants will follow up on the work they did during today's AM PLC sessions.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
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
Creekside Elementary art room

1:00pm EST

VIRTUAL Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs Supported Practice (all contents) | Facilitated by C.C. Spaulding Elementary | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/ewrkL
FILLING
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Bianca Hunt | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Alycia Crews | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: https://t.ly/ewrkL
Description: Teachers and staff will understand, plan for and dive deeper into best practices for implementing the joint construction and supported practice portions of the Explicit Teaching Model.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
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: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Elementary | Facilitated by Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School | Lakewood Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
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

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
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

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
LIMITED
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
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
 
Wednesday, March 4
 

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
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

2:40pm EST

Forest View: Math Learning Lab 7 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD
Wednesday March 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday March 4, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Monday, March 9
 

8:30am EDT

SIOP Round 4, Day 2/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Monday March 9, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 4, Day 1/3" and "SIOP Round 4, Day 3/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday March 9, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, March 10
 

8:20am EDT

MOY Data Dig | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Rooms
Tuesday March 10, 2026 8:20am - 2:10pm EDT
Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Rooms
Description: During this PL, teams will analyze MOY benchmark and iReady math data to identify instructional strengths and gaps, determine priority standards, and create strategic student groupings. This collaborative data review will guide targeted reteaching and enrichment plans to ensure focused, responsive instruction for the second semester.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday March 10, 2026 8:20am - 2:10pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary Grade Level Rooms
 
Friday, March 13
 

8:00am EDT

Instructional Leadership Academy: March, 2025 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction; Instructional coaches | Staff Development Center M1
Friday March 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday March 13, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Monday, March 16
 

12:30pm EDT

Navigating Solara (AI Tool) with Panorama Student Success | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/10sQ7
LIMITED
Monday March 16, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
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
  Arts, 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 |   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, Leadership |   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, Leadership |   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, Leadership |   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, Leadership |   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, Leadership |   CTE, 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 |   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, Leadership |   Healthful Living, 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
 
Tuesday, March 17
 

9:00am EDT

Navigating Solara (AI Tool) with Panorama Student Success | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/10sQ7
LIMITED
Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
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, 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
Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Navigating Solara (AI Tool) with Panorama Student Success | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/10sQ7
LIMITED
Tuesday March 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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, 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
Tuesday March 17, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, March 18
 

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
 
Tuesday, March 24
 

8:20am EDT

Eureka Math Standard Alignment | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary
LIMITED
Tuesday March 24, 2026 8:20am - 2:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Jazma Dickerson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Lyons Farm Elementary
Description: The purpose of this week’s PL is to ensure all NC standards are aligned within Eureka and to support vertical coherence across grade levels.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday March 24, 2026 8:20am - 2:00pm EDT
Lyons Farm Elementary
 
Friday, March 27
 

7:30am EDT

Forest View Full Day Planning for Quarter 4 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD
LIMITED
Friday March 27, 2026 7:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: A full-day planning session for teams to collaborate, design instruction, and prepare for the upcoming quarter. Time is reserved for deep work, creative collaboration, and refining plans that drive student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, 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 March 27, 2026 7:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Saturday, March 28
 

9:00am EDT

Birds at the Beach Day 1 | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Other... Carolina Beach State Park
LIMITED
Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT
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
 
Sunday, March 29
 

9:00am EDT

Birds at the Beach Day 2 | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Other... Carolina Beach State Park
LIMITED
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT
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, 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
Sunday March 29, 2026 9:00am - 7:00pm EDT
Other... Carolina Beach State Park
 
Wednesday, April 8
 

2:40pm EDT

Forest View: Math Learning Lab 8 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD
Wednesday April 8, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday April 8, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Thursday, April 9
 

8:00am EDT

Instructional Leadership Academy: April, 2026 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction; Instructional coaches | Staff Development Center M1
Thursday April 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Gabby Hall | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Thursday April 9, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 
Tuesday, April 14
 

1:00pm EDT

Glenn Semester 2 Team Meetings | Facilitated by Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School | Glenn Elementary School Music Room
LIMITED
Tuesday April 14, 2026 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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
 
Monday, April 20
 

8:30am EDT

SIOP Round 4, Day 3/3 | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center
LIMITED
Monday April 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director- English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | EL Instructional Facilitator- Elementary
Location: Staff Development Center
Description: Participants will learn instructional strategies to teach English Learners in their classroom environment. Strategies can be used in any grade level and content area. PLEASE NOTE: SIOP training is spread over three days, with time between each training to apply strategies learned. Please sign up for all three days of the SIOP round to receive CEUs and credit for attending. You should also sign up for "SIOP Round 4, Day 1/3" and "SIOP Round 4, Day 2/3."
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, English Learner Services, Increased Rigor, Assessment for Learning, Equity, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, 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: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Monday April 20, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, April 21
 

4:30pm EDT

BT Quarterly Meeting-4th Quarter | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers | https://t.ly/G2xLv
LIMITED
Tuesday April 21, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
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
 
Thursday, April 23
 

8:20am EDT

(Lyons Farm) Final Push Data | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary
LIMITED
Thursday April 23, 2026 8:20am - 2:10pm EDT
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
 
Wednesday, April 29
 

12:30pm EDT

Mangum Grade Level Content Sessions | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Teacher Classrooms
LIMITED
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
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

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
LIMITED
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

12:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Determining the DOK of Standards: Math | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
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 math standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
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 April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School

12:45pm EDT

Little River-EOG Readiness for All | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Colleen Miller | [email protected] | Assistant Principal - Testing Coordinator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session we will review EOG expectations for all staff members. We will provide additional training (as needed) for test administrators and proctors. We will also review ways in which all school members can assist in providing a positive environment for testing.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Little River Elementary School Media Center

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
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

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
LIMITED
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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

1:00pm EDT

Hillandale Elementary - End of Year collaboration and preparation | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School | Hillandale Elementary School media center
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Michael Bloom | [email protected] | principal; Danielle Howard | [email protected] | asst principal
Location: Hillandale Elementary School media center
Description: Teachers will complete EVASS roster verification training. All teachers will access and claim their EVAAS accounts. Teachers will engage in guided support to log in, navigate their reports, and build a foundational understanding of how EVAAS data can inform instructional decisions, Certified Staff and Classified staff will be trained on testing compliances for End Of Grade testing. 3-5 teachers will create their 3-week EOG schedule for remediation, intervention, and enrichment. Teachers in grades K–2 will analyze MCLASS and ongoing formative assessment data to determine current student needs in foundational skills.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned 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 April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hillandale Elementary School Media Center

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
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

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
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

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
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

1:00pm EDT

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

1:00pm EDT

Oak Grove Elementary-Using EOY and Progressing Monitoring Data to Plan Instruction for the End-of Year | Facilitated by Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School | Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Kristin Tate | [email protected] | Prinicipal; Tonya M Enoch | [email protected] | Literacy T&L Coach; MaeKrisha Jones | [email protected] | Math Instructional Coach; Candace Clark | [email protected] | Assistant Prinicipal
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This collaborative professional development session is designed to help teachers strategically plan for the final weeks of school using student data to maximize growth and achievement. Teachers will work in grade-level teams to analyze current assessment data, classroom performance, and progress monitoring results to identify priority standards, unfinished learning, and opportunities for acceleration. Throughout the session, teachers will collaborate to create clear instructional plans, align resources, share effective strategies, and set measurable goals for student success during the remaining weeks of school. Participants will leave with a focused roadmap to ensure every instructional moment is purposeful, data-informed, and impactful. Grades K–2, will focus on foundational literacy and numeracy data to plan targeted small-group instruction, interventions, and review opportunities that strengthen essential skills before the end of the year. Grades 3–5, will examine reading, math and science data to prioritize standards-based instruction, close learning gaps, and provide meaningful enrichment that prepares students for the next grade level.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EDT

(Lyons Farm) Phonics Alignment & Eureka Math | Facilitated by Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary | Lyons Farm Elementary
LIMITED
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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

1:00pm EDT

Let’s Get Data Lit: Finding the Wins & the Work (Pearsontown Only) | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Sparkle Howard | [email protected] | TLC; Latish Edwards | [email protected] | 2-3 coach; Ashley Mcrae | [email protected] | 4-5 coach; Jackeline Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: K-2 will be using their Mclass and Iready data, 3-5 will use their benchmark data to plan forsmall group instruction and power hour.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Data Analysis
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
Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria

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
LIMITED
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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

1:15pm EDT

Creekside EVAAS exploration | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center
LIMITED
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

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

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
LIMITED
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

1:45pm EDT

Eastway Elementary ERD Session 4/29 | Facilitated by Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School | Eastway Elementary School TBD
LIMITED
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Krystle Bradley | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Jennifer Keegan | [email protected] | Math Coach; Leeya Winstead | [email protected] | A/I
Location: Eastway Elementary School TBD
Description: Coaches and Leaders will provide professional learning to their certified staff around critical needs based on their most current data trends.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): 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)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Eastway Elementary School TBD
 
Wednesday, May 6
 

2:40pm EDT

Forest View: Math Learning Lab 9 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School TBD
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Mary Alice Sprinkle | [email protected] | Instructional Coach; Jenny Elliot | [email protected] | MTSS
Location: Forest View Elementary School TBD
Description: The Math Learning Lab is a collaborative space for staff to explore practical strategies that strengthen student mathematical thinking. Participants will engage with tasks, analyze student work, and share approaches that promote problem-solving, reasoning, and number sense. Whether working in the classroom or in other school settings, staff will leave with simple, transferable strategies to support math confidence and fluency for all students.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Increased Rigor, Leadership, MTSS, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Wednesday May 6, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm EDT
Forest View Elementary School TBD
 
Friday, May 8
 

7:30am EDT

Forest View Half Day Planning for Quarter 4 | Facilitated by Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Front Conference Room
LIMITED
Friday May 8, 2026 7:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Colleen Robinson | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: Forest View Elementary School Front Conference Room
Description: A half-day planning session for teams to collaborate, design instruction, and prepare for the upcoming quarter. Time is reserved for deep work, creative collaboration, and refining plans that drive student success.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, 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 May 8, 2026 7:30am - 11:30am EDT
Forest View Elementary School Front Conference Room

8:00am EDT

Instructional Leadership Academy: May, 2026 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Curriculum and Instruction; Instructional coaches | Staff Development Center M1
Friday May 8, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Gabby Hall | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M1
Description: Instructional Coaches meeting to deepen expertise in data analysis, core curriculum materials and coaching pedagogy
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
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: Instructional Coaches
Friday May 8, 2026 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M1
 


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