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.
In these sessions, participants will learn and apply Exceptional Children's processes. They will develop leadership and coaching skills with respect to instruction and compliance to lead school teams in providing supports to students with disabilities.
Thursday August 31, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
In this session, participants will learn how to use the Corrective Reading Program to provide direct instruction to EC students in the resource classroom.
Thursday September 14, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
During this session, facilitators will continue to build their capacity regarding compliance and coaching to facilitate the development of quality compliant IEPs and student achievement.
Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
Restorative practices is an essential process for creating a positive learning environment, building social capital, and resolving relational issues. During this two-day introductory experience, participants will learn the fundamental theory for restorative practices, and explore practices for building and strengthening relationships and community.
Thursday October 26, 2023 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
Participants will receive training on how to use Reading Mastery as a direct instruction program for EC or other targeted groups in the resource classroom.
Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
In this session, participants will learn how to use the Corrective Reading Program to provide direct instruction to EC students in the resource classroom.
Thursday November 2, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
In this session, teachers will learn how to use the Language for Learning Program to provide direct instruction to EC students in the resource classroom.
Friday November 3, 2023 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Bacon Street 54
Participants will develop an understanding of the EC transition meeting, IEP, and associated processes to ensure that preschool students have a successful transition to kindergarten.
Thursday January 25, 2024 2:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Bacon Street 54
In this PLC, secondary ECFs will reflect on their own professional needs, collaborate with their colleagues and provide feedback to leadership on the scope and sequence of the PLC topics for this year.
This team of educators willshare ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.
This team of educators willshare ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.
This team of educators willshare ideas to enhance their teaching practice and create a learning environment where all students can reach their fullest potential.