Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Angela Batson | [email protected] | AIG Coordinator (HS); Doris Whindleton | [email protected] | AIG Coordinator (HS)
Location: J.D. Clement Early College High School
Description: This session will be an interactive session designed to deepen our shared understanding of DOK and elevate the level of thinking in every classroom. Teachers will explore what complexity looks like and try out a practical Making Thinking Visible strategy they can use right away to boost engagement and higher learning.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Social Workers, School Counselors, Teachers

Presenters: Lori Bruce | [email protected] | Principal
Location: J.D. Clement Early College High School
Description: This presentation, “Misdemeanor Child Abuse 411,” provides teachers and staff a comprehensive overview of their mandatory reporting obligations under N.C.G.S. § 14-318.6 and DPS Board Policy 7312/4240 Misdemeanor Child Abuse. It explains the legal definition of misdemeanor child abuse, clarifies when the reporting threshold is triggered (including the “knows or reasonably should have known” standard), and outlines who must report, what information must be shared, and the consequences of failing to report. The presentation also includes practical case studies and “anatomy of a blunder” scenarios to help administrators apply the statute to real-world school situations, emphasizing the principle that when in doubt, reporting to law enforcement is required to promote student safety and legal compliance.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)