Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Thomas | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session, teachers will learn more about EC and the IEP process focusing on being legally compliant, student-centered instruction, covering areas like eligibility, developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), implementing strategies for inclusion, using data for progress monitoring.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Presenters: Kristin Tate | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: In this session, OGE will learn about the DPS Board Policy 7312/4240 concerning the health, safety and welfare of all children and recognize the legal and ethical obligations that school employees, contractors and volunteers have to report know or suspected maltreatment of children.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Social Workers, Instructional Assistants, School Counselors, Teachers

Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This session is designed to provide an overview of the HMH Structured Literacy Materials and how to locate and utilize them.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers, Media Coordinators
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Kristin Tate | [email protected] | Prinicipal; Tonya M Enoch | [email protected] | Literacy T&L Coach; MaeKrisha Jones | [email protected] | Math Instructional Coach; Candace Clark | [email protected] | Assistant Prinicipal
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This collaborative professional development session is designed to help teachers strategically plan for the final weeks of school using student data to maximize growth and achievement. Teachers will work in grade-level teams to analyze current assessment data, classroom performance, and progress monitoring results to identify priority standards, unfinished learning, and opportunities for acceleration. Throughout the session, teachers will collaborate to create clear instructional plans, align resources, share effective strategies, and set measurable goals for student success during the remaining weeks of school. Participants will leave with a focused roadmap to ensure every instructional moment is purposeful, data-informed, and impactful. Grades K–2, will focus on foundational literacy and numeracy data to plan targeted small-group instruction, interventions, and review opportunities that strengthen essential skills before the end of the year. Grades 3–5, will examine reading, math and science data to prioritize standards-based instruction, close learning gaps, and provide meaningful enrichment that prepares students for the next grade level.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Presenters: Tonya Enoch | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Oak Grove Elementary School Media Center
Description: This professional development session prepares staff for the successful administration of End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments by ensuring a clear understanding of testing expectations, procedures, and responsibilities. Participants will review state testing policies, including standardized administration protocols, test security, accommodations, and ethical practices. The session will also provide guidance on preparing students for testing, managing the testing environment, and addressing potential challenges during administration. By the end of the training, staff will be equipped to implement testing procedures with fidelity, maintain compliance with all regulations, and create a calm, supportive testing experience that promotes student success.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Social Workers, Back-up Test Coordinators, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, Teachers, Test Coordinators