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.

1:00pm EST

Insight to Instruction Session 2 | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

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

Holt Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Holt Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional learning session strengthens teachers’ use of Explicit Teaching by focusing on Joint Construction and Supported Practice. Participants clarify the purpose of each phase and practice applying them through modelling and lesson planning.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Holt Elementary School Media Center

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

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8:00am EST

Insight to Instruction Session 3 | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST

Holt Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Donya Jones | [email protected] | Principal; Anita Jerrett | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session will reflect on Explicit Teaching and planning while focusing on data analysis. Teachers will use the response to data tool provided to dig deeper into instruction and the learners' knowledge. This session will support teachers by strengthen their ability to analyze data correctly, determine strengths, gaps and creating an instructional plan that is effective and efficient for scholars to grow academically.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Holt Elementary School Media Center

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

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1:00pm EST

Explicitly Eureka Squared | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Holt Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

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

Holt Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Holt Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session classroom teachers will see the value and importance of exit tickets and it's data. Also, how explicit instruction can support with scholar proficiency and growth with showing mastery with math standards.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

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

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:30pm EDT

Insight to Instruction Part 3 | Facilitated by Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School | Holt Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Holt Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Tangela Blackwell-Stoner | [email protected] | TLC; Donya Jones | [email protected] | Principal; Anita Jerrett | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Holt Elementary School Media Center
Description: Using points of data to drive effective instructional plans, strategies and best practices.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, School Counselors, Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Holt 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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