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Durham Public Schools PL
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.
Venue: Hillside High School Room 113 clear filter
Wednesday, August 6
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Fraction Foundations | Facilitated by Hillandale Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 113
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Susan Parent | susan_parent@dpsnc.net | instructional coach
Location: Hillside High School Room 113
Description: Learn foundational fraction concepts and build understanding with hands on Fraction Kits. Each teacher will make and take their own fraction kit with lessons and games ready to go!
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Interventionists, Teachers
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Hillside High School Room 113

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Classroom Activities to Build Culture, Trust and Inclusion (Week 1 & Beyond) | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 113
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Justine Daniel | justine_daniel@dpsnc.net | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Hillside High School Room 113
Description: In this session strategies and classroom activities to build classroom culture, trust and a sense of belonging will be shared and modeled. Activities range from Week 1 activities to build a positive learning environment to strategies on how to engage learners through reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hillside High School Room 113
 
Thursday, August 7
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Trauma Informed Schools | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 113
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Presenters: Gloria Sanchez | gloria_sanchez@dpsnc.net | SEL & Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Hillside High School Room 113
Description: Trauma-informed school training will teach staff the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students, particularly those who may have experienced trauma. This involves understanding the impact of trauma on learning and behavior, recognizing trauma symptoms, and implementing evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Social Emotional, Culturally Responsive Practices
Targeted Instructional Grades: None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Coordinators, Facilitators, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Mentors, Teachers
Thursday August 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Hillside High School Room 113
 


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