Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Dr. Lori Bruce | [email protected] | Principal; Jamel Anderson-Ruff | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: J.D. Clement Early College High School Conference Room
Description: Participants will engage in data analysis in their content area or a content area closely aligned to their content. Based upon trends in the data, participants will create goals, strategies to support student proficiency and growth. The Book study will be introduced to support continued professional learning that supports student outcomes and cross-curricular connections and support.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, MTSS, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Jamel Anderson-Ruff | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: J.D. Clement Early College High School Conference Room
Description: Participants will learn more about the MTSS process, engage in data analysis to support instruction and intervention in alignment with the MTSS process.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA , Healthful Living
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Presenters: Lori Bruce | [email protected] | Principal
Location: J.D. Clement Early College High School Conference Room
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)