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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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Type: Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.) clear filter
Tuesday, June 24
 

8:00am EDT

Leadership Retreat Day 1 | Facilitated by Academic Services | Open District-Wide | Northern High School all
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Northern High School all
Description: Leaders gather to learn about Explicit Teaching, DOK and content, as well as Cognia and Operations updates, Keynote Speakers and Principal Panels.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Northern High School all
 
Wednesday, June 25
 

8:00am EDT

Leadership Retreat Day 2 | Facilitated by Academic Services | Open District-Wide | Northern High School all
Wednesday June 25, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Northern High School all
Description: Leaders gather to learn about Explicit Teaching, DOK and content, as well as Cognia and Operations updates, Keynote Speakers and Principal Panels.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals
Wednesday June 25, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Northern High School all
 
Thursday, June 26
 

8:00am EDT

Leadership Retreat Day 3 | Facilitated by Academic Services | Open District-Wide | Northern High School all
Thursday June 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Chanel Sidbury | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Northern High School all
Description: Leaders gather to learn about Explicit Teaching, DOK and content, as well as Cognia and Operations updates, Keynote Speakers and Principal Panels.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Assistant Principals, Principals
Thursday June 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Northern High School all
 
Monday, July 14
 

1:00pm EDT

SLP BOY Kick Off #1 | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street
Monday July 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Rachel Ogonowski | [email protected] | Assistant Lead SLP; Carey Eaton | [email protected] | Lead SLP
Location: Bacon Street
Description: Welcome to the new school year! We will share recent celebrations, make new introductions, and provide overviews for the 25-26 school year, including SLP resources, forms, materials, templates, schedules, and more!
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Speech Language Pathologists
Monday July 14, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bacon Street
 
Wednesday, August 20
 

1:00pm EDT

SLP BOY Kick Off | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Riverside High School
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Presenters: Carey Eaton | [email protected] | Lead SLP
Location: Riverside High School
Description: Welcome to the new school year! We will share recent celebrations, make new introductions, and provide overviews for the 25-26 school year, including SLP resources, forms, materials, templates, schedules, and more!
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Speech Language Pathologists
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Riverside High School
 
Monday, September 8
 

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
 
Friday, September 26
 

8:00am EDT

New Coach Onboarding DAY 2 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Beth Spataro | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: New Coaches will learn the DPS Transformational Coaching Model, focusing on Data systems and the coaching cycle
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Friday, October 3
 

8:30am EDT

Build the Field Prep session for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/Ggtm1
Friday October 3, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/Ggtm1
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Friday October 3, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Online

11:30am EDT

Build the Field Prep session 2 for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/uijWA
Friday October 3, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/uijWA
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Friday October 3, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, October 6
 

8:30am EDT

Model and Deconstruct Prep session for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/2Fqzd
Monday October 6, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/2Fqzd
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Monday October 6, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

Model and Deconstruct Prep session 2 for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/Teng-
Monday October 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/Teng-
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Monday October 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 8
 

2:00pm EDT

Physical Therapy PLC (ER): Writing Accommodations and Transportation Safety Equipment updates (PT only) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street Rm 107
Wednesday October 8, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Christie Clem | [email protected] | PT
Location: Bacon Street Rm 107
Description: Writing accommodations; Create Accommodation bank for future IEP meetings. Update on Transportation Safety equipment available.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Physical Therapists
Wednesday October 8, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street Rm 107
 
Thursday, October 9
 

8:30am EDT

DOK Increasing Task Rigor Prep session for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/OwEy7
Thursday October 9, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/OwEy7
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Thursday October 9, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Online

11:30am EDT

DOK Questioning Prep session for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/AVI16
Thursday October 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/AVI16
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Thursday October 9, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

DOK Questioning Prep session 2 for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/svwPw
Thursday October 9, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/svwPw
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Thursday October 9, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

DOK Increasing Task Rigor Prep session 2 for Nov. 4 Facilitation | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/sEop8
Thursday October 9, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: https://t.ly/sEop8
Description: This session will provide resources and answer questions for Nov. 4 PD Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Thursday October 9, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, December 10
 

1:30pm EST

Physical Therapy PLC- Peer Review of Plan of Cares and IEP Annual Review (PT only) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street Room 107
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Presenters: Christie Clem | [email protected] | PT
Location: Bacon Street Room 107
Description: Review required components of POC and IEP Annual Reviews. Peer review POC and IEP annual reviews to ensure EC compliance and thoroughness of documents.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Physical Therapists
Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Bacon Street Room 107
 
Monday, February 16
 

9:00am EST

Physical Therapy PLC (PT only) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street Rm 107
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenters: Christie Clem | [email protected] | PT
Location: Bacon Street Rm 107
Description: Adaptive Equipment, GoCodes and Student Interventions/Collaboration
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Physical Therapists
Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Bacon Street Rm 107

1:00pm EST

Physical Therapy PLC (PT only) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | https://t.ly/G9OBQ
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Christie Clem | [email protected] | PT
Location: https://t.ly/G9OBQ
Description: Peer Review of PT Evaluations
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Physical Therapists
Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, March 3
 

10:00am EST

Physical Therapy - Transportation Related Training (PT only) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Hamlin Road 2013 Hamlin Road Transportation
Tuesday March 3, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Presenters: Christie Clem | [email protected] | PT
Location: Hamlin Road 2013 Hamlin Road Transportation
Description: Physical therapists to participate in Transportation-led training regarding occupant restraints systems and wheelchair securement.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Physical Therapists
Tuesday March 3, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 2013 Hamlin Road Transportation
 


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