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.

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George Watts Montessori Staff Only- Depth of Knowledge | Facilitated by George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Presenters: Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Felisha deBlaquiere | [email protected] | AIG Specialist
Location: George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Description: Teachers will get a general overview of the difference between Costas and DOK and will complete a sorting task with their grade level band PLCs. Then, teachers will break off into their grade level band PLCs with a facilitator and for the first half of the time, look at current work plans and assess the level of rigor/DOK levels. The second half of the time, they will work on planning work plans for the upcoming week/weeks using what they learned and practiced in this session.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
George Watts Montessori School Media Center

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

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George Watts Montessori Staff Only- Depth of Knowledge Part 2 | Facilitated by George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 1:50pm EST

George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Presenters: Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Description: Teachers will work together in PLCs to brainstorm ideas for student work plans for the upcoming week/weeks using what they learned and practiced from the first DOK session.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:15pm - 1:50pm EST
George Watts Montessori 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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George Watts Montessori: Understanding IEPs | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Presenters: Heather Ham | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Description: This session focuses on the role of a general education teacher in an IEP meeting and goes over the basics of an IEP.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Exceptional Children
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori 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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Integrating New Students Into a Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Curriculum and Instruction; Little River Elementary School; Magnet Programs; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School | George Watts Montessori Schoo

LIMITED

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

George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Melissa Blalock | [email protected] | Magnet Coordinator (Monterssori); Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Description: This session will provide a collaborative forum to discuss, brainstorm, and exchange effective strategies for supporting students who enter a Montessori elementary program without prior Montessori experience. Together, we will explore thoughtful approaches to helping these students successfully acclimate to the Montessori philosophy, classroom structure, and learning environment.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, 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)

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori 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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Planning for EOG Prep for 4th quarter within the Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by George Watts Elementary School | Open District-Wide | George Watts Montessori School Media Center

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

George Watts Montessori School Media Center

Presenters: Kendra Jarrell | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Kirsten Botts | [email protected] | Magnet/Montessori Coordinator
Location: George Watts Montessori School Media Center
Description: Teachers will get an opportunity to plan within their grade level bands what they will do for EOG prep in the 4th quarter. This will specifically relate to Montessori classrooms and planning for EOG prep for multiple grade levels at once.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
George Watts Montessori School Media Center

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

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