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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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.
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Monday, November 4
 

2:40pm EST

Forest View Learning Lab: Book Club - Punished by Rewards
Monday November 4, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
Staff will collaboratively learn over multiple session of a self-set goal.
Monday November 4, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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Wednesday, November 6
 

2:40pm EST

Forest View Learning Lab: Second Step/SEL
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
Staff will collaboratively learn over multiple session of a self-set goal.
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:40pm - 3:40pm EST
Forest View Elementary School TBD
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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Friday, November 15
 

8:00am EST

Restorative Practices Coordinator PLC
Friday November 15, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Bacon Street 54
Gather school-based RPC's in order to learn from each other and extend best practices in using Restorative Practices.
Friday November 15, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Coordinator
 
Wednesday, November 20
 

8:30am EST

Restorative Practices -Training of Trainer
Wednesday November 20, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M5
Training of Trainer- 3 Day limited- INVITE OnlyLearn how to teach others the key concepts of restorative practices. Learn how to assist in the sustainable implementation of restorative practices in your school or organization. This interactive event teaches experienced restorative practitioners how to deliver the training modules to their own colleagues, using our materials to provide training either in person or online.
Wednesday November 20, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M5
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Coordinator
 
Thursday, November 21
 

8:30am EST

District SEL Coaches' Meeting
Thursday November 21, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EST
OLD Northern High School
SEL Coaches' Meeting
Thursday November 21, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EST
OLD Northern High School
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Leadership

8:30am EST

SEL Coaches' Meeting
Thursday November 21, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Old Northern High School room V1
SEL Coaches Meeting
Thursday November 21, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Old Northern High School room V1
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
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Monday, November 25
 

8:30am EST

Restorative Practices for Educators
Monday November 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
During this two-day introductory experience, you will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents. You will learn to apply the restorative practices continuum, understanding which restorative processes are best for achieving certain goals or responding to particular situations. We will focus specifically on facilitating circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Participants will spend time planning circles to use in their schools immediately.
Monday November 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M8
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Leadership, Coordinator
 
Tuesday, November 26
 

2:30pm EST

Empowering Educators: Prioritizing Self-Care for Sustainable Teaching
Tuesday November 26, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Media Center
Teachers will partiicpate in several mental health activities during their planning period and cultivate at the end of the day.
Tuesday November 26, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Media Center
  Social Emotional, 9th-12th, Administrative Assistant, Administrator, Assistant, Nurse, Receptionist-Secretary, Treasurer
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2:45pm EST

Bullying Prevention and Student Safety
Tuesday November 26, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Jordan High School Media Center
Join the Jordan Counseling Department as they review key information on bullying awareness and prevention at the high school level. We will also review and refresh key terms and processes for student mental health crisis and assessments. The Student Services Department Administrator will also provide a Character Strong refresher as our goal is to support the “whole child” in their efforts to “graduate on time and with options.” Jordan faculty and staff along with team members across the district are invited to participate.
Tuesday November 26, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Jordan High School Media Center
  Social Emotional, 9th-12th
 
Wednesday, December 11
 

9:00am EST

SPARCS - Learning Session 2 - Dec 11 - Dec 12
Wednesday December 11, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Hill Center
SPARCS - Learning Session 2 - Dec 11 - Dec 12
Wednesday December 11, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Hill Center
  Social Emotional, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Thursday, January 16
 

8:30am EST

District SEL Coaches' Meeting
Thursday January 16, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Old Northern High School room V1
SEL Coaches' Meeting
Thursday January 16, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Old Northern High School room V1
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Friday, January 17
 

2:00pm EST

Restorative Practices District Leadership Team
Friday January 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Bacon Street 54
Expand and sustain implementation of Restorative Practices across DPS.
Friday January 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, Administrator, Coordinator, Director
 
Tuesday, January 21
 

8:30am EST

Restorative Practices for Educators
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Old Northern-Rm V6
During this two-day introductory experience, you will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents. You will learn to apply the restorative practices continuum, understanding which restorative processes are best for achieving certain goals or responding to particular situations. We will focus specifically on facilitating circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Participants will spend time planning circles to use in their schools immediately.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Old Northern-Rm V6
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Leadership, Coordinator
 
Friday, January 24
 

8:00am EST

Restorative Practices Coordinators PLC
Friday January 24, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Bacon Street 54
Gather school-based RPC's in order to learn from each other and extend best practices in using Restorative Practices.
Friday January 24, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, Coordinator
 
Thursday, February 13
 

8:30am EST

Restorative Practices for Educators
Thursday February 13, 2025 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
During this two-day introductory experience, you will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents. You will learn to apply the restorative practices continuum, understanding which restorative processes are best for achieving certain goals or responding to particular situations. We will focus specifically on facilitating circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Participants will spend time planning circles to use in their schools immediately.
Thursday February 13, 2025 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
  Social Emotional, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Leadership, Coordinator
 
Friday, February 14
 

1:30pm EST

Carrington Middle Restorative Practices Training Part 1
Friday February 14, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Carrington Middle School
Overview of Restorative Practices for Carrington Middle Staff
Friday February 14, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Carrington Middle School
  Social Emotional, 6th-8th, Leadership, Administrator, Coordinator, Support

2:45pm EST

Trauma Informed Schools 101
Friday February 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
TBD TBD
Trauma Informed Schools 101
Friday February 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
TBD TBD
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
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Tuesday, February 18
 

8:30am EST

SEL Coaches' Training per Curriculum Platform
Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 2:00pm EST
Online
RethinkEd 8:30am, Second Step 9:30am, Character Strong 10:30am, Move This World 1:00pm, Zones of Regulation 2:00pm
Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 2:00pm EST
Online
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL TBD
 
Friday, February 21
 

8:00am EST

Restorative Practices Coordinator PLC
Friday February 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Bacon Street 54
Gather school-based RPC's in order to learn from each other and extend best practices in using Restorative Practices.
Friday February 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Coordinator
 
Tuesday, March 11
 

8:30am EDT

District SEL Coaches' Meeting
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBD TBD
SEL Coaches' Meeting
Tuesday March 11, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBD TBD
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Friday, March 14
 

8:00am EDT

Restorative Practices Coordinator PLC
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Bacon Street 54
Gather school-based RPC's in order to learn from each other and extend best practices in using Restorative Practices.
Friday March 14, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Coordinator
 
Thursday, April 24
 

2:30pm EDT

Restorative Practices District Leadership Team
Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
Expand and sustain implementation of RP across DPS
Thursday April 24, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, Leadership, Administrator, Coordinator, Director
 
Thursday, May 15
 

8:30am EDT

District SEL Coaches' Meeting
Thursday May 15, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Old Northern High School room V1
SEL Coaches' Meeting
Thursday May 15, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
Old Northern High School room V1
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Friday, May 16
 

8:00am EDT

Restorative Practices Coordinator PLC
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Bacon Street 54
Gather school-based RPC's in order to learn from each other and extend best practices in using Restorative Practices.
Friday May 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Coordinator
 
Wednesday, July 9
 

1:00pm EDT

Restorative Practices District Leadership Team Meeting
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
Expand and sustain RP in DPS
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
  Social Emotional, Leadership, Administrator, Coordinator, Director
 
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Bethesda Elementary School
Brogden Middle School ESL Room
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Carrington Middle School
Carrington Middle School A-2
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary
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Durham School of the Arts
Durham School of the Arts Chorus
E.K. Powe Elementary School EC Office
E.K. Powe Elementary School Rm. 226
E.K. Powe Elementary School TBA
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School
Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary School Media Center
Eastway Elementary School Media Center
Eno Valley Elementary School
Fews Ford Access of Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road.
Forest View Elementary School
Forest View Elementary School TBD
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Githens Middle School AA7
Githens Middle School B10
Githens Middle School B3
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Githens Middle School Varies for each grade level
Glenn Elementary School
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Hamlin Road Rm 110
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Hillside High School Media Center
Hillside High School Media Lab 1
Holt Elementary Magnet School
Holt Elementary Magnet School Media Center
Holton Career
Hope Valley Elementary School
Invitation for teams meeting will be sent via email.
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Neal Magnet Middle School Coach's Office- room 100
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Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
OLD Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712), Room V-1
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OLD Northern High School
Old Northern High School room V1
Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Old Northern- Rm V2
Old Northern-Rm V6
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Parkwood Elementary School EC Resource Space E2
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R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School
R. N. Harris Magnet Elementary School Media Center
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Riverside High School Media Center
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Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School 128
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School 130
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The School for Creative Studies Room 120/AP Office
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W.G. Pearson Magnet Elementary School Media Center
Whitted School
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