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.

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10:30am EDT

Character Strong Easley Elem Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | [email protected] | SEL & MH Coordinator
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Character Strong Curriculum Training
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Social Emotional, DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors, Teachers

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Easley Elementary School Media Center

Healthful Living, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:15pm EDT

Easley Elementary - How to Better Understand Student Behavior | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Thomas DePeal | [email protected] | ECF
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Tom DePeal led a session around response to behaviors that covered root causes and how to best diffuse behaviors.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, 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)

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Easley Elementary School Media Center

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

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3:00pm EDT

Easley - The Joy of Learning | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will take part in an analysis of the article "Joy: The Oxygen for Learning" and discuss how to better infuse joy into their teaching.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday September 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Easley Elementary School Media Center

Arts, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Global Languages, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EST

Modern Classroom Math Mentorship iRounds at Easley Elementary | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Tuesday January 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director of Teacher Professional Development; Liz Moffitt | [email protected] | Director of Math & Science
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers and school leaders who are in the Modern Classrooms Math Mentorship (EM^2) cohort will have the opportunity to observe colleagues implementing the model in grades 3-5.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers

Tuesday January 20, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Easley Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EST

Easley - Effective Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 3:46pm EST

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Rob Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will: - Receive training on best practices for small group instruction - Discuss and reflect on current classroom practices - Set Goals moving forward for how small group instruction will be implemented
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 3:46pm EST
Easley Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field for Elementary | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Easley Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Robert Jones | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Arthur Hicks | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will identify multiple strategies for each section of Build the Field and reflect on current practices to identify strengths and areas to grow.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Easley Elementary School Media Center

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

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12:45pm EDT

Easley - Teaching Up for Student Success | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Easley Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Jennifer Hauser | [email protected] | Principal; Farrah Boggan | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Rob Jones | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Easley Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will read articles selected from Educational Leadership's volume around Teaching Up for Student Success then work in groups to discuss the article as it could directly impact their teaching practices. Teams will create graphic organizers of their thoughts to share back with the staff.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Easley Elementary School Media Center

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

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