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Durham Public Schools PL
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Venue: Hamlin Road 110 clear filter
Monday, June 16
 

9:00am EDT

Summer Read-to-Achieve (RtA) Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist; Nathan Hester | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the Read to Achieve assessment for Grade 3 Summer Camp.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, July 8
 

9:00am EDT

Option 1: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Year-Round Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Eastway Elementary School; Holt Elementary School; Hope Valley Elementary School; Easley Elementary School; Oak Grove Elementary School; Pearsontown Elem
LIMITED
Tuesday July 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday July 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Wednesday, July 30
 

11:00am EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online- Year-Round Only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on the processes for ensuring students are enrolled and dropped properly from EOC courses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Data Managers, School Counselors, Test Coordinators
Wednesday July 30, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, August 11
 

9:00am EDT

Option 1: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Traditional Calendar Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 11, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 11, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

1:30pm EDT

Option 1: Fall RtA- Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the Fall Read-to-Achieve Alternate Assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

2:30pm EDT

Option 1: Grade 3 Portfolio - Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday August 11, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio throughout the school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday August 11, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, August 15
 

11:00am EDT

Work Session: EOC Course Codes, 10-20 Day Drop, Credit Recovery, Online- CIHS Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Friday August 15, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on the processes for ensuring students are enrolled and dropped properly from EOC courses.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Data Managers, School Counselors, Test Coordinators
Friday August 15, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Thursday, August 28
 

8:30am EDT

OPTION 1: TC Annual Training - Handbooks & Hist Audits/Expect Test Files - YR & CIHS | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Thursday August 28, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on test security, test coordinator expectations, accommodations and other local processes and procedures for School Test Coordinators.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Thursday August 28, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, September 2
 

8:30am EDT

OPTION 2: TC Annual Training - Handbooks & Hist Audits/Expect Test Files - YR Schools & CIHS | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Tuesday September 2, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training on test security, test coordinator expectations, accommodations and other local processes and procedures for School Test Coordinators.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday September 2, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, September 15
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmark Training: MOY/EOY-Semester 1-Block - CIHS | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday September 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Monday September 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Hamlin Road 110

10:00am EDT

PreACT Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday September 15, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of PreACT.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday September 15, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

2:00pm EDT

CCRAA-10 Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday September 15, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of CCRAA-10, the alternate assessment for PreACT.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday September 15, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, September 29
 

9:00am EDT

Benchmark Training: MOY/EOY-Semester 1-Block - Traditional Calendar | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday September 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of Local Benchmark Assessments through Mastery Connect.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators, Benchmark Test Coordinators
Monday September 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, October 6
 

9:00am EDT

Fall WorkKeys Training | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Monday October 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: This training is to provide training for school-based testing coordinators (STCs) and/or back-up testing coordinators (BTCs) on the administration of the ACT WorkKeys assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday October 6, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Monday, November 17
 

9:00am EST

Fall End-of-Course (EOC) & CDM Training: Block- Semester 1 | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Monday November 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday November 17, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110

1:00pm EST

ACT Accommodations-TAA Training- All High Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FULL
Monday November 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity full
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on requesting ACT authorized accommodations and supports.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Monday November 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Thursday, February 12
 

10:00am EST

Leadership Essentials: From Peer to Leader & Foundations of Trust | Facilitated by Human Resources | Building Services; Classified | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Thursday February 12, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: Help new supervisors understand the mindset shift required. Build communication habits that reduce conflict and prevent confusion.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Directors, Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Coordinators, Custodians
Thursday February 12, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Thursday, February 26
 

10:00am EST

Leadership Essentials: Restorative Leadership & Accountability | Facilitated by Human Resources | Building Services | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Thursday February 26, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: Teach leaders how to address issues early, fairly, and restoratively. Give leaders the tools to set clear expectations without micromanaging.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Directors, Managers, Project Managers, Custodians, Mechanics
Thursday February 26, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, March 6
 

10:00am EST

Conflict of Interest & Ethics Training for Staff | Facilitated by Human Resources | Building Services; Classified; Community Education; Federal Programs and Community Engagment; Nurses; Office of Student Assignment; Principal Supervisors; Specialized Serv
LIMITED
Friday March 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Cierra Ojijo | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director; Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: Durham Public Schools is providing required in-person Conflict of Interest & Ethics Training in alignment with NC General Statute 115C-335.15, the amended Article 33 of Chapter 115C, and DPS Board Policy 7730.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Budgeting, Purchasing
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Budget Analysts, Clerks, Coordinators, Directors, Executive Assistants, Managers, Office Assistants, Project Managers, School Treasurers, Treasurers, Administrative Assistants, Assistant Principals, Bookkeepers, Principals
Friday March 6, 2026 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Hamlin Road 110
 
Friday, March 13
 

10:00am EDT

Leadership Essentials: Coaching, Motivation & Managing Performance Early | Facilitated by Human Resources | Building Services; Classified | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Friday March 13, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillilps | [email protected] | Director
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: Help new supervisors learn to develop others, not just evaluate them. Prevent surprises, build transparency, and support struggling employees.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Directors, Managers
Friday March 13, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, March 24
 

10:00am EDT

Leadership Essentials: Leading Teams, Culture & Operational Decision-Making | Facilitated by Human Resources | Building Services; Classified | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Tuesday March 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: Today we’re focusing on how leaders shape team culture while managing the realities of daily operations.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: Managers
Tuesday March 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 
Tuesday, April 21
 

9:00am EDT

Spring Testing: End-of-Course (EOC) & CDM Training: High School w/ 9-12 only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Tuesday April 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment and the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) process.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday April 21, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

1:00pm EDT

Spring Testing: Accountability Training: High School w/ 9-12 only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
FILLING
Tuesday April 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the accountability model and the impact of state testing for high schools.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday April 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110

2:30pm EDT

Spring Testing: NCEXTEND 1- Select High Schools 9-12 only | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Hamlin Road 110
LIMITED
Tuesday April 21, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability; Latelle Williams | [email protected] | Testing & Accountability Specialist
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the NCEXTEND 1 assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday April 21, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hamlin Road 110
 


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