Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Almira Mbah | [email protected] | Teacher; Desirae Smith | [email protected] | Principal; Krystle Glover | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to: set up their Rooms account for parent communication get an overview on GoGuardian to monitor student computers during instruction watch the testing security video
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Digital Teaching and Learning, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Tomeka Ward Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of Student Wellness and Advocacy
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: This professional learning session is designed to deepen staff understanding of Restorative Practices as a proactive and responsive approach to school culture, behavior, and relationships. Participants will explore how restorative mindsets and strategies strengthen community, promote accountability, and support students in repairing harm while maintaining their sense of dignity and belonging. Through interactive discussion, modeling, and school-based scenarios, staff will learn practical tools such as community circles, affective statements, restorative conversations, and collaborative problem-solving. The session will include opportunities to reflect on current practices, identify barriers, and plan for consistent implementation aligned with our schoolwide expectations and equity commitments.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: This professional development is all about learning from one another. Our school is full of talented educators doing great work every day, and this experience is designed to create space for teachers to share what’s working in their classrooms. Through teacher-led sessions, participants will explore practical strategies that directly connect to our students, our data, and our day-to-day realities. Sessions will focus on real classroom practices, time to talk, reflect, and collaborate with colleagues.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | T&L Coach; Michelle Furges | [email protected] | Teacher; Patrenia McDowell | [email protected] | Teacher; Almira Mbah | [email protected] | Teacher; Britney Pardue | [email protected] | Teacher; Karley Spence-Osorio | [email protected] | Teacher; Shaberta Rhone-Williams | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: This professional development is all about learning from one another. Our school is full of talented educators doing great work every day, and this experience is designed to create space for teachers to share what’s working in their classrooms. Through teacher-led sessions, participants will explore practical strategies that directly connect to our students, our data, and our day-to-day realities. Sessions will focus on real classroom practices—things you can take back and try right away—along with time to talk, reflect, and collaborate with colleagues.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Chelsea Motley | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Brogden Middle School Media Center
Description: During this collaborative planning session, teachers will analyze student data and identify priority standards to design a focused 2-week EOG review plan. Emphasis will be placed on aligning instruction to student needs, incorporating targeted review strategies, and maximizing instructional time to ensure students are prepared for End-of-Grade assessments.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers