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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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Tuesday, January 7
 

9:30am EST

Lowes Grove Reading Plus Refresher
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School PLC Room
ELA and Social Studies teachers will participate in a refresher training on how to utilize Reading Plus to monitor student reading growth and plan intervention instruction.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School PLC Room
  Student-Centered Learning, 6th-8th
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Tuesday, January 21
 

9:30am EST

NORTHERN only Anatomy of a 90-minute Lesson Plan and The Great Mysteries of the EC Department
Tuesday January 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Northern High School Media Center
**Title:** Anatomy of a 90-Minute Lesson Plan & The Great Mysteries of the EC Department**Description:**In this professional development session, we will explore how to effectively plan a 90-minute lesson block, ensuring that time for intervention is integrated into the schedule. Participants will learn how to apply Depth of Knowledge (DOK) learning theory to design engaging and rigorous lessons. Additionally, we will guide you through the process of accessing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Exceptional Children (EC) in eCATS and discuss evidence-based teaching strategies tailored to support EC learners for success.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Northern High School Media Center
  Student-Centered Learning, 9th-12th

10:15am EST

SSES: Refocusing on a Collaborative Classrooms LIMITED
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Media Center
Teachers will review collaborative classroom strategies in preparation for the second semester.
Tuesday January 21, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Media Center
  Student-Centered Learning
 
Wednesday, January 22
 

9:30am EST

NORTHERN only Anatomy of a 90-minute Lesson Plan & The Great Mysteries of the EC Department LIMITED
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Northern High School Media Center
**Title:** Anatomy of a 90-Minute Lesson Plan & The Great Mysteries of the EC Department**Description:**In this professional development session, we will explore how to effectively plan a 90-minute lesson block, ensuring that time for intervention is integrated into the schedule. Participants will learn how to apply Depth of Knowledge (DOK) learning theory to design engaging and rigorous lessons. Additionally, we will guide you through the process of accessing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Exceptional Children (EC) in eCATS and discuss evidence-based teaching strategies tailored to support EC learners for success.
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Northern High School Media Center
  Student-Centered Learning, 9th-12th
 
Friday, February 14
 

1:45am EST

Activities to Build Positive Classroom Culture LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:45am - 3:15am EST
Online
Learn various activities and strategies I have used in the past that have proved successful in building positive classroom culture and community. These strategies can work with all learners.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:45am - 3:15am EST
Online
  Student-Centered Learning, 6th-8th

12:45pm EST

Work Session and Preparation for Montessori Certification
Friday February 14, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Little River K-8 School
Teachers will collaborate to complete assignments required for Montessori certification. These assignments allow them to demonstrate their understanding of content.This collaborative approach will not only deepen their understanding of Montessori principles but also enhance their ability to deliver effective lessons.
Friday February 14, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm EST
Little River K-8 School
  Student-Centered Learning

1:00pm EST

Stem By Design Session 3
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School
Visualization of Inquiry Strategies
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Glenn Elementary School
  Student-Centered Learning, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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1:00pm EST

Backwards Planning
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Holt Elementary Magnet School Media Center
Unpacking standards, building assessments, and planning lessons an activities
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Holt Elementary Magnet School Media Center
  Student-Centered Learning, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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1:00pm EST

Interactive Modeling for Improved Student Engagement LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
OLD Northern High School
Define interactive modeling and explain its importance in fostering student understanding and engagementIdentify and apply the key steps of interactive modeling in classroom scenariosDevelop and practice an interactive modeling plan for a specific classroom procedure or behavior
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
OLD Northern High School
  Student-Centered Learning, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Leadership, Assistant
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1:00pm EST

PK-5: Enhancing Instruction Through Student Work Analysis LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
This professional learning session introduces educators to the Student Work Analysis Protocol (National School Reform), a structured process for collaboratively examining student work to uncover insights about student learning and thinking. Participants will explore how to use this protocol to make evidence-based observations, avoid biases, and identify actionable steps to support student growth. Through guided practice and reflective discussions, educators will develop skills to analyze student work effectively, enhance equity in instruction, and refine their teaching strategies.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
  Student-Centered Learning, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

1:00pm EST

Starting with the End in Mind-Backwards Planning LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
Participants will develop a clear understanding of "planning with the end in mind" by learning and applying the steps of backwards design. Through this process, participants will learn how to create more meaningful and focused instructional plans that align with desired outcomes. While this session will emphasize literacy instruction, the principles of backwards design are universally applicable and can be adapted for any subject area. HMH will be the curriculum resource.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
  Student-Centered Learning, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL TBD
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1:00pm EST

Stay Kinnected!
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Eastway Elementary School 405 OR Media Center
Educators will learn strategies and ideas to engage their scholars that caters to multiple learning styles.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Eastway Elementary School 405 OR Media Center
  Student-Centered Learning, Pre-K, K-2nd

1:00pm EST

The 6 Phases of Learning (Building Our Future) LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Merrick-Moore Elementary School 132
Connect the 6 Phases of Learning to DPS's Learning Areas for 2024-25 by learning how to design student learning experiences that stick.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Merrick-Moore Elementary School 132
  Student-Centered Learning, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

1:00pm EST

The Writing Revolution- Next steps and work planning session LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School A
This session will be focused on planning and aligning The Writing Revolution, with your daily writing and will focus on where to go after you get started.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Lakewood Elementary School A
  Student-Centered Learning, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

1:00pm EST

Unpacking Standards: Reading & Math LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
The goal of this session is to equip K-5 educators with the skills and strategies to unpack reading and math standards effectively, enabling them to design aligned, rigorous, and intentional instruction that supports student mastery and fosters a deeper understanding of key concepts and skills.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
  Student-Centered Learning, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

1:00pm EST

Using data to create differentiated student work plans/checklists and centers based lessons LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
Participants will leave with an understanding of how to utilize student work plans/weekly checklists and centers based lessons to differentiate instruction.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
  Student-Centered Learning, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

1:00pm EST

Using data to create differentiated student work plans/checklists and centers based lessons LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
Participants will leave with an understanding of how to utilize student work plans/daily or weekly checklists and centers based lessons to differentiate. They will also have an opportunity to collaborate and create their own student work plans/checklists.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online
  Student-Centered Learning, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
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1:45pm EST

Student Centered Learning: Defining and implementing it in your classroom LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Online
We will define what we mean by student centered learning to include practices that are indicators of it. We will also explore strategies that are easy to implement in your classroom.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Online
  Student-Centered Learning, 6th-8th

1:45pm EST

Using Instructional Feedback to Enhance My Practice
Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Brogden Middle School Media Center
We will review the 7 Domains of School Improvement, teacher feedback, and instructional resources to support us in enhancing our practice.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Brogden Middle School Media Center
  Student-Centered Learning, 6th-8th

2:45pm EST

Utilizing Formative Assessments in the Classroom LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Riverside High School
Different types of formative assessments and how to utilize the data within the classroom
Friday February 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Riverside High School
  Student-Centered Learning, 9th-12th
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117 Tom Wilkinson R. Durham, NC 27712
600 Santee Road
Bacon Street Room 163
Bacon Street 162
Bacon Street 165
Bacon Street 54
Bacon Street Purple Room
Bacon Street TBA
Bethesda Elementary School TBD
Brogden Middle School Media Center
Burton Magnet Elementary School
C.C. Spaulding Elementary
Carrington Middle School
Carrington Middle School A-2
Carrington Middle School C-20
Club Boulevard Magnet Elementary
Creekside Elementary TBD
Durham School of the Arts
Durham School of the Arts D129
E.K. Powe Elementary School TBA
Eastway Elementary School 405 OR Media Center
Eastway Elementary School TBD
Eno Valley Elementary School Cafeteria
Eno Valley Elementary School PLC Room
Fews Ford Access of Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Road.
Forest View Elementary School Cafeteria
Forest View Elementary School Media Center
Forest View Elementary School TBD
George Watts Montessori Magnet School Media Center
Githens Middle School Art Room
Glenn Elementary School
Hamlin Road 110
Hamlin Road 110 (Conference Room)
Hamlin Road Conference Room 110
Hamlin Road Rm 110
Hill Center
Hillandale Elementary School PLC Room
Hillside High School 126
Holt Elementary Magnet School Media Center
Hope Valley Elementary School TBD
Invitation for teams meeting will be sent via email.
Jordan High School Chorus
Lakeview School
Lakeview School Cafetorium
Lakewood Elementary School A
Lakewood Elementary School TBD
Little River K-8 School
Lowe's Grove Magnet Middle School PLC Room
Lucas Middle School Media Center
Lyons Farm Elementary Media Center
Merrick-Moore Elementary School 132
Merrick-Moore Elementary School Media Center
Morehead Montessori Magnet School Media Center
Murray-Massenburg Elementary School
NCCU College of Education
NCCU- College of Education
NCCU-College of Education
Neal Magnet Middle School Media Center
North Carolina Central University- College of Education
Northern High School Media Center
Northern High School V1
Old Northern
OLD Northern (117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712), Room V-1
Old Northern - Room V-1
OLD Northern High School
Old Northern High School Auditorium
Old Northern High School room V1
Old Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd, Durham, NC 27712
OLD Northern High School, room V1
OLD Northern, V-1; 117 Tom Wilkinson Road
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Old Northern-117 Tom Wilkinson Rd
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Parkwood Elementary School
Parkwood Elementary School E2
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School
Pearsontown Magnet Elementary School cafeteria
Riverside High School
Riverside High School 138
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School conference room
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School Media Center
Rogers-Herr Year-Round Magnet Middle School various by period
Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham NC 27703
South Regional Library 4505 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Media Center
Southwest Elementary School
Spring Valley Elementary 107
Staff Development Center
Staff Development Center M-1
Staff Development Center M-8
Staff Development Center M-9
Staff Development Center M1
Staff Development Center M6
Staff Development Center M7
Staff Development Center M8
Staff Development Center M8 and M9
Staff Development Center M9
Staff Development Center Room M1
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TBD Onsite-ALT/CT School Site
TBD TBD
The Durham Performance Learning Center 3113
The Pauli Murray Center 906 Carroll St, Durham
The School for Creative Studies 120
This session is marked as in-person, but it will be virtual, and an invitation w
This takes place in each teacher's school.
Whitted School
Whitted School Media Center
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