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.

4:00pm EDT

MTSS:Screening (Lowes Grove) | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Monday September 8, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: Participants learn about the purpose of Universal Screening
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 8, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Mathematics, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Science, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | Social Studies, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | ELA, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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1:45pm EDT

Lowe's Grove: Hearts & Circles: Aligning CKH and Restorative Practices Session 2 | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Jaynes | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: Discover how Capturing Kids’ Hearts and Restorative Practices work together to build trust, elevate student voice, and foster a strong sense of belonging. Learn simple, practical strategies you can use right away to create a positive classroom culture where every student feels seen and heard.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade | *None (Non-Instructional), 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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2:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Aligning I Do, We Do, You Do with Purpose | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Jaynes | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Nancy Consolo | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: This professional learning session focuses on strengthening Explicit Teaching by aligning existing lesson plans to a clear instructional purpose and a coherent I Do – We Do – You Do learning progression. Participants will examine how clarity of purpose drives instructional decisions—what the teacher models, what students practice with support, and what they are expected to do independently.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 4, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Build the Field: Making Learning Visible Through Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

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

Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Carps | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Nancy Consolo | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: — A Tier 1 Move for Every Classroom. This session focuses on Build the Field as a Tier 1 instructional move that clarifies expectations, models thinking, and sets students up for success before independent work begins. Participants will explore practical strategies to make learning visible and accessible for all middle school learners.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Secondary | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

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

Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Jaynes | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Nancy Consolo | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: Making Thinking Visible: This session deepens teachers’ understanding of the Model and Deconstruct phase of Explicit Teaching. Participants will explore four types of modeling and learn how intentional demonstrations reduce cognitive load, clarify expectations, and strengthen student understanding before independent practice. Teachers will leave with practical strategies ready to implement across content areas.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Teachers

Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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1:45pm EDT

Lowe's Grove Planning for EOG Success with DOK 2 and DOK 3 | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Jaynes | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: This session helps middle school teachers prepare students for EOG success by designing classroom tasks and questions that build the level of thinking required by the standards. Participants will explore the difference between DOK 1, 2, and 3, analyze the cognitive demand of their current assignments, and develop a practical plan for embedding more DOK 2 and DOK 3 work into daily instruction.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade

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4:45pm EDT

LGMS EOG Training | Facilitated by Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School | Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

LIMITED

Monday May 4, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT

Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Jaynes | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center
Description: This required session will prepare staff to administer EOG assessments securely and consistently. Participants will review testing procedures, test security expectations, staff responsibilities, accommodations, materials, and common testing scenarios to support a smooth administration and accurate student data.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday May 4, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Lowe's Grove Middle School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessments-Data-Accountability

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