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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 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
**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
 
Wednesday, January 22
 

9:30am EST

NORTHERN only Anatomy of a 90-minute Lesson Plan & The Great Mysteries of the EC Department
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
**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
 

1:00pm EST

Interactive Modeling for Improved Student Engagement
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
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

1:00pm EST

PK-5: Enhancing Instruction Through Student Work Analysis LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
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

2:45pm EST

Utilizing Formative Assessments in the Classroom LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
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
 


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