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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.

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Venue: Hillside High School Room 207 clear filter
Wednesday, August 6
 

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Data-Driven Decision Making for PLCs | Facilitated by Equity and Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 207
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Hillside High School Room 207
Presenters: Kristi Orange | korange@panoramaed.com | Panorama Dashboard
Location: Hillside High School Room 207
Description: Ready to power up your PLCs with Panorama? Join us at Summer Splash for a dynamic, hands-on session where you'll explore how to assess and strengthen your school’s instructional supports using real-time data. Designed for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and MTSS teams, this three-hour interactive workshop will guide participants through the full cycle of data-informed decision-making using Panorama Student Success. Through immersive case studies, real-time platform exploration, and collaborative planning, you’ll learn how to: Analyze school- and student-level data to evaluate the effectiveness of core instruction and targeted supports Build and apply Smart Groups to monitor progress toward academic and equity goals Explore and apply evidence-based strategies from the Panorama Playbook aligned to your students' needs Walk away with tools, confidence, and a clear roadmap to lead your PLCs with purpose—turning insights into impact for every learner.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: PreKindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Hillside High School Room 207
  Data Analysis, PreKindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Data-Driven Decision Making for PLCs | Facilitated by Equity and Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 207
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hillside High School Room 207
Presenters: Kristi Orange | korange@panoramaed.com | Panorama Dashboard
Location: Hillside High School Room 207
Description: Ready to power up your PLCs with Panorama? Join us at Summer Splash for a dynamic, hands-on session where you'll explore how to assess and strengthen your school’s instructional supports using real-time data. Designed for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and MTSS teams, this three-hour interactive workshop will guide participants through the full cycle of data-informed decision-making using Panorama Student Success. Through immersive case studies, real-time platform exploration, and collaborative planning, you’ll learn how to: Analyze school- and student-level data to evaluate the effectiveness of core instruction and targeted supports Build and apply Smart Groups to monitor progress toward academic and equity goals Explore and apply evidence-based strategies from the Panorama Playbook aligned to your students' needs Walk away with tools, confidence, and a clear roadmap to lead your PLCs with purpose—turning insights into impact for every learner.
Subject Area(s): None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: PreKindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Wednesday August 6, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hillside High School Room 207
  Data Analysis, PreKindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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Thursday, August 7
 

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Bringing Science to Life: Integrating the Science and Engineering Practices through Creative, Cross-Curricular Instruction | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Hillside High School Room 207
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hillside High School Room 207
Presenters: Amanda Bowers | amanda_bowers@dpsnc.net | K-5 Science Specialist
Location: Hillside High School Room 207
Description: Join us for an engaging and interactive professional development session designed to deepen your understanding of the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) outlined in the NC Essential Standards and the new K–12 Science Standards. In this 3-hour workshop, Durham educators will explore how to foster authentic scientific thinking and problem-solving by integrating SEPs into dynamic, cross-curricular learning experiences. Through hands-on activities, collaborative lesson design, and real-world examples, participants will: Analyze how SEPs support inquiry-based and equitable science instruction. Discover strategies to creatively integrate literacy, math, social studies, and the arts into science lessons. Explore student-centered approaches that build scientific reasoning, collaboration, and communication skills. Align interdisciplinary instruction with North Carolina’s science standards and local curriculum goals. Leave with ready-to-implement resources, lesson frameworks, and ideas to energize your classroom. Whether you're looking to enhance your current practices or reimagine your approach to science instruction, this session offers practical tools and inspiration to support all learners in becoming critical thinkers and innovative problem-solvers.
Subject Area(s): Science
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Culturally Responsive Practices, Differentiation/Scaffolding, Outdoor Learning, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Thursday August 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Hillside High School Room 207
  Curriculum and Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   DPS Adopted Resources, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Reading, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Writing, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Thinking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Speaking, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Listening, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Culturally Responsive Practices, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Differentiation/Scaffolding, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Outdoor Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Standards Aligned Instruction, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers |   Student-Centered Learning, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
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