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Durham Public Schools PL
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.
Venue: Mangum Elementary School Media Center clear filter
Wednesday, October 15
 

2:30pm EDT

Restorative Practices: Mangum | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Alex Armor | [email protected] | Counselor
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center
Description: Mangum staff will get an overview on what Restorative Practices looks like when applied to their classrooms. Staff will learning about Restorative Practices approaches and skills that they can use with their students.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center
 
Wednesday, February 4
 

12:30pm EST

Mangum Elementary: DOK Task Analysis | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media center
LIMITED
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | AP
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media center
Description: Staff will analysis standards and look at how to better align DOK Tasks for better cognitive actions
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Specialists, Teachers
Wednesday February 4, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Mangum Elementary School Media Center
 
Tuesday, March 3
 

1:00pm EST

Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Mangum Elementary School Media center
LIMITED
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | TLC; Erica McRae | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media center
Description: Explicit Teaching: Build the Field in Elementary ELA/ SS
Subject Area(s): Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Curriculum and Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Mangum Elementary School Media Center
 
Monday, August 17
 

9:00am EDT

Mangum Elementary Kick Off 26-27 | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Matthew Jones | [email protected] | AP
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center
Description: Mangum Staff will learn about expectations and district alignment for the 26-27 school year.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA , Healthful Living, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Customer Service, Explicit Teaching, PLC Professional Learning Communities, Team Building, Communication Skills, Exceptional Children, Leadership, MTSS, Operations
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center
 
Tuesday, August 18
 

1:45pm EDT

KO26: MTSS and Data Talk | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Mangum Elementary School Media Center
FULL
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | T&L Coach
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center
Description: Participants will fully understand all components of MTSS and will learn best practices for targeted data talks
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Teachers
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center
 
Wednesday, August 19
 

8:30am EDT

Mangum Elementary: PLC Day | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media Center
LIMITED
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Nancy Wicker | [email protected] | TL Coacj; Matthew Jones | [email protected] | AP; Gwen Dorman | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Mangum Elementary School Media Center
Description: To familiarize ourselves with the new PLC rubric and to self-assess our PLC as baseline data and To use Panorama’s AI tool to support data analysis and planning that will meet student needs
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): PLC Professional Learning Communities
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Mangum Elementary School Media Center
 


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