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.

12:45pm EDT

Little River: Equity Pulse Check Review and Causes and Solutions of Educational Disparities | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: We will review Little River's Equity Pulse check and engage in an activity to explore causes and solutions educational disparities.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, MTSS, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday October 8, 2025 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT
Little River Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Culturally Responsive Practices, MTSS, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Equity

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/VjOxS
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1:15pm EDT

Little River: Curriculum Map Review | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator; Colleen Miller | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Montessori Director
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: During this session, participants will review Montessori curriculum maps to gain a better understanding of how to navigate the components, problem solve issues associated with it, and give suggestions for changes that can be made to future maps.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/u9VF2
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12:45pm EST

Little River Panorama Training | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach/MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Learn how to navigate and enter information into Panorama.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | *None (Non-Instructional), 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/r2k_B
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12:45pm EST

Equity Training, Data Analysis and Planning for Implementation | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach & MTSS Facilitator & Equity Team Member; Carrie Kirlauski | [email protected] | Teacher & Equity Team Member; Erin Hughes | [email protected] | Teacher & Equity Team Member; Rose Byer | [email protected] | School Counselor
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff members will present results of recent assessments with an emphasis on subgroup responses to instruction and SEL supports.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): MTSS, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/B1V5n
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9:00am EST

Little River - Lesson Planning for All Tiers and IRP prep | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach and MTSS Facilitator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will use their MOY data to plan student support with team members. They will also work on preparing IRPs.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, MTSS, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

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

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/JFsOE
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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Lanette Fain | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Interventionists, Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Social Studies, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/bdA3T
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1:00pm EST

Little River -Montessori - Priority PLCs | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

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

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Erica McRae | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach and MTSS Facilitator; Teresa Van Acker | [email protected] | Montessori Director
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will participate in an extension from the morning session with application of Montessori lessons.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Teachers

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

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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12:45pm EDT

Little River-EOG Readiness for All | Facilitated by Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School | Little River Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EDT

Little River Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Colleen Miller | [email protected] | Assistant Principal - Testing Coordinator
Location: Little River Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session we will review EOG expectations for all staff members. We will provide additional training (as needed) for test administrators and proctors. We will also review ways in which all school members can assist in providing a positive environment for testing.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Little River Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/N5jOc
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