Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

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.

8:00am EDT

We Gon’ Be Alright: Navigating Stress Through Exploration | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Thursday August 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kourtney Royster | [email protected] | Whole Being Specialist; Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator; Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of SWA
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: Managing Stress for school staff
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday August 21, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy

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1:00pm EST

Bethesda Elem Restorative Practices Part 1 | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: First part of RP training- including overview of RP, Social Discipline Window, Affective statements.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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12:30pm EST

Bethesda Elem Restorative Practices Part 2 | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: Second part of RP training- including proactive circle planning, restorative questions, restorative circles.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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9:00am EST

Bethesda: Immigration Guidance & Mandated Reporting Training | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EST

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Emory Wyckoff | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session, participants will learn about updated immigration guidance and the legal and board policy requirements of reporting child abuse.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Health and Safety, Student Wellness and Advocacy

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1:00pm EST

DOK: Pump Up your Questions in Elementary Math | Facilitated by Bethesda Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

FILLING

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenters: Catherine Hensley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Susan Parent | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Bethesda Elementary School Media Center
Description: By the end of this session, participants will: Analyze examples of questions at different DOK levels. Create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Bethesda Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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