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Wednesday, July 12
 

8:30am EDT

YR 6-8 ELA Content Kick Off
Presenters

Wednesday July 12, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

YR 9-12 English Content Kick Off
Presenters
avatar for Heidi Perez

Heidi Perez

Literacy Specialist, Durham Public Schools
Heidi Perez, Literacy Integration Specialist for Durham Public Schools, has served students and teachers as a public educator, advocate, instructional coach and leader for over 28 years. Heidi's passion centers on literacy learning because literacy is the key to agency and active... Read More →


Wednesday July 12, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Online
  ELA

8:30am EDT

8:30am EDT

YR 6-12 Social Studies Content Kick Off

Wednesday July 12, 2023 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Online

10:30am EDT

YR Equity 601- Secondary Kick Off
Presenters
avatar for Kelvin Bullock

Kelvin Bullock

Executive Director of Equity and Professional Development, Durham Public Schools
Dr. Daniel Kelvin Bullock is the Executive Director for Equity and Professional Development for Durham Public Schools. In this role, he specializes in identifying and reducing inequities that exist in students' educational experiences and managing professional learning for all employees... Read More →
avatar for Terry Phillips (she/her/s)

Terry Phillips (she/her/s)

Director of Classified Professional Development, Durham Public Schools


Wednesday July 12, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, July 13
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 5 Training for Year-Round Schools

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 5 Professional development for elementary teachers

Thursday July 13, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, July 17
 

9:00am EDT

Intro to Learning Walks

introduction to Learning Walks for new RHMS faculty

Monday July 17, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Differentiation 101

introduction to differentiation for new RHMS faculty

Monday July 17, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, July 26
 

8:00am EDT

Math Pact Chapter 2: Watching What We Say
Participants will explore the wnd chapter of the Math Pact book and discuss how correct and consistant vocabulary benefits our schools.

Wednesday July 26, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Math Pact Chapter 2: Watching What We Say
Participants will explore the wnd chapter of the Math Pact book and discuss how correct and consistant vocabulary benefits our schools.

Wednesday July 26, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, August 1
 

1:30pm EDT

Individual Reading Plans - Train the Trainer for Year Round Schools
Year Round MTSS facilitators and coaches will deepen their understanding of Individual Reading Plans and understand how to guide their school-based teams in completing this legislative requirement.

Tuesday August 1, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, August 10
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 5 Training for Coaches

Professional development for LETRS Volume 2--Unit 5 Training for Teaching and Learning Coaches

Thursday August 10, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, August 14
 

4:00pm EDT

MS Chorus PLC

Reflect and Plan for the new school year

Monday August 14, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, August 15
 

1:00pm EDT

mClass DIBELS 8 - Train the Trainer for Traditional Schools
Traditional MTSS facilitators and coaches will deepen their understanding of the DIBELS 8 benchmark and Amplify platform and understand how to guide their school-based teams in completing these legislative requirements. This session will be offered two times (August 15th and August 22nd).

Tuesday August 15, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, August 17
 

9:00am EDT

Secondary ECF PLC

In this PLC, secondary ECFs will reflect on their own professional needs, collaborate with their colleagues and provide feedback to leadership on the scope and sequence of the PLC topics for this year.

Thursday August 17, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

12:30pm EDT

NC ELI for Staff New to Kindergarten and New to PreK - Traditional Schools
This session is for traditional teachers who are new to kindergarten. This session will explain the NC ELI procedures and deepen teachers' understanding of this required assessment. Participants must complete the registration link in order to gain access to the DPI Zoom link. Registration Link - https://dpi-nc.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO-oqjIqG6FvPNMwYkWzWSsVmyBxOMk

Thursday August 17, 2023 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online

2:45pm EDT

NC ELI 30 Day Preliminary Levels for Year-Round Kindergarten Teachers
Year-round kindergarten teachers will understand how to correctly assess and input the NC ELI 30 Day preliminary levels.

Thursday August 17, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, August 18
 

9:00am EDT

Understanding the Professional Learning System 2023-24

Learn to create and share sessions in the Professional Learning System

Friday August 18, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
 
Monday, August 21
 

12:00pm EDT

Traditional Elementary World Languages Kick Off

We will discuss the WL standards rollout and planning time. Required for all K-5 World Languages teachers

Monday August 21, 2023 12:00pm - 1:25pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Preschool Curriculum and Instruction Overview
Curriculum covered: Eureka Math Squared, Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold

Monday August 21, 2023 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Traditional Elementary Content Kick Off

This session is REQUIRED for all K-5 classroom teachers. K-5 classroom teachers will meet their Curriculum and Instruction team, deepen their understanding of curriculum resources, and have the opportunity to dive deeper into content based on their needs.

Monday August 21, 2023 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Traditional Equity 601- 3-5 Elementary Kick Off

Participants will deepen their understanding of identity, equity, intersectionality, and other topics related to LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized groups. REQUIRED FOR ALL K-5 TEACHERS

Monday August 21, 2023 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Traditional Elementary Media Coordinator Kick Off

This session is REQUIRED for all elementary media coordinators to discuss updates, currriculum connections, Battle of the books, and collection development projects.

Monday August 21, 2023 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Online

2:00pm EDT

Traditional Equity 601- PreK-2 and Specialty Areas Elementary Kick Off

Participants will deepen their understanding of identity, equity, intersectionality, and other topics related to LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized groups. REQUIRED FOR ALL K-5 TEACHERS

Monday August 21, 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, August 22
 

8:00am EDT

mClass DIBELS 8 - Train the Trainer for Traditional Schools
Traditional MTSS facilitators and coaches will deepen their understanding of the DIBELS 8 benchmark and Amplify platform and understand how to guide their school-based teams in completing these legislative requirements. This session will be offered two times (August 15th and August 22nd).

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

8:00am EDT

Eureka Squared PreK Launch AM Session

In this session, we explore how young children experience and engage with numbers. Participants study the four components of number core and how they are incorporated in a lesson. Participants explore a Module Overview and familiarize themselves with the lesson components.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS Volume 2-Unit 5 Training for K-5 Teachers
LETRS Volume 2--Professional development for teachers.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Section 504- Updates to ECATS

This professional learning opportunity is designed to introduce Section 504 Coordinators to recent changes that have been made in ECATS to support the facilitation of Section 504 eligibility determination meetings.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
  Leadership, Leadership
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fdf857c1-82b8-4208-9a74-f4a95845bf60@d9b110c3-4c25-4379-b97a-e248938cc17b
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/1yrxU

1:00pm EDT

Eureka Squared PreK Launch PM Session

In this session, we explore how young children experience and engage with numbers. Participants study the four components of number core and how they are incorporated in a lesson. Participants explore a Module Overview and familiarize themselves with the lesson components.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

Individual Reading Plans Support Check-In for Year Round Schools
Year Round MTSS facilitators and coaches can attend this session to get support in managing IRP development with PLCs and dedicated work time.

Tuesday August 22, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, August 23
 

10:00am EDT

DHH Interpreters - 2023-24 Kick-off
This training is for DHH sign language interpreters. The attendees will review procedures and expectations of DPS DHH sign language interpreters.

Wednesday August 23, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, August 24
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 5 Training for E.C. and E.L. teachers
LETRS Volume 2 professional development for E.C. and E.L. teachers.

Thursday August 24, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, August 25
 

8:00am EDT

Panorama for NEW Adopter Schools: Overview and MTSS
NEW Adopters- Schools who did NOT participate in training during 2022-2023. This is a 90 minute compacted session providing an overview of Panorama Student Success Platform as well as using the Panorama platform to create and monitor MTSS Interventions

Friday August 25, 2023 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Panorama for EARLY Adopter Schools: MTSS INTERVENTIONS
Schools who participated in Panorama overview training during 2022-2023. This is a 60 minute session focused on using the Panorama platform to create and monitor MTSS Interventions.

Friday August 25, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Panorama for EARLY Adopter Schools: MTSS INTERVENTIONS
Schools who participated in Panorama overview training during 2022-2023. This is a 60 minute session focused on using the Panorama platform to create and monitor MTSS Interventions.

Friday August 25, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

Panorama for NEW Adopter Schools: Overview and MTSS
NEW Adopters- Schools who did NOT participate in training during 2022-2023. This is a 90 minute compacted session providing an overview of Panorama Student Success Platform as well as using the Panorama platform to create and monitor MTSS Interventions

Friday August 25, 2023 2:30pm - 4:01pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, August 29
 

3:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler, N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday August 29, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Thursday, August 31
 

3:00pm EDT

mClass Refresher for Traditional Teachers
This refresher session will go over mClass screener and progress monitoring procedures for traditional teachers of grades K-5. Teachers who are not familiar with mClass and/or would like a refresher on mClass procedures should attend.

Thursday August 31, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, September 1
 

2:30pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! mCLASS DIBELS 8th Training for K-5 Literacy/ELA Teachers
In this session, Ignite Online Academy! K-5 Literacy/ELA will (1) learn how to utilize proper scoring procedures for D8 measures; (2) navigate the Online Assessment Management Portal for assessment, reporting, and progress monitoring; and (3) reflect on the invalidation process to preempt potential administrative errors.

Friday September 1, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, September 5
 

9:15am EDT

Creative Studies - Apple Training
Introduction to Pages and Apple Support

Tuesday September 5, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

 
Wednesday, September 6
 

9:00am EDT

EDPlan 504 Refresher Webinar

The webinar is designed to provide critical reminders about best practices for the use of ECATS in supporting Section 504.

Wednesday September 6, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
  Professional Learning System and Processes, Leadership
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cfff4c21-7ebd-4b9f-a922-af4a5c0b11bc@d9b110c3-4c25-4379-b97a-e248938cc17b
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/CKo8Q
 
Thursday, September 7
 

8:30am EDT

Suicide Awareness for Administrators
This session will provide a broad understanding of the signs of depression, explore mental health vs. mental illness, and provide an overview of the DPS Student Safety Assessment protocol with a focus on the administrator's role and best practices.

Thursday September 7, 2023 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Online

9:15am EDT

Creative Studies - Apple Training
Introduction to Pages and Apple Support

Thursday September 7, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

2023-2024 eLearning Overview for Counselors
Counselors will review the policies and procedures related to the eLearning program and partners. This is intended for secondary counselors.

Thursday September 7, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online

2:00pm EDT

Suicide Awareness for Administrators
This session will provide a broad understanding of the signs of depression, explore mental health vs. mental illness, and provide an overview of the DPS Student Safety Assessment protocol with a focus on the administrator's role and best practices.

Thursday September 7, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, September 8
 

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Data & PLC Goal Team Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! K-12 data talks about student performance and perfecting PLCs

Friday September 8, 2023 12:00pm - 12:46pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

mCLASS Chew & Chat with Danielle
Purpose: Provide timely support with using the mClass admin to create groups with adding teachers and pull reports.

Friday September 8, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Online
  ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/91275320491 Passcode 117675

1:00pm EDT

Burton Elementary Getting Started with Reading plus and Reading Park
A strong start getting started with reading park(k-2) and dreambox reading (3-5)

Friday September 8, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online
 
Sunday, September 10
 

4:30pm EDT

2024-25 Classroom Management-Fall part 1
Learn context, supports and strategies concerning Classroom Management.

Sunday September 10, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, September 12
 

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting #1

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

2:40pm EDT

Introduction to Seesaw
Learn the Seesaw app: how to use it in class and communicate with families

Tuesday September 12, 2023 2:40pm - 4:10pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Trauma Informed Session Part 1 (Fall)
Learn context, supports and strategies concerning Trauma Informed Practice.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, September 13
 

8:00am EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 3 (K-12 Math)
This is the 4th session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn why communicating symbolically is challenging, the essential symbols at each of the grade levels, and notation that is commonly used that should be taught in precise ways.

Wednesday September 13, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

2023-2024 eLearning Overview for Counselors (session option 2)
Counselors will review the policies and procedures related to the eLearning program and partners. This is intended for secondary counselors.

Wednesday September 13, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online

11:00am EDT

Community Education Medication Administration Training

Training is being to participants in order to ensure that medication administration is done as safely as possible.

Wednesday September 13, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Lunch and Learn: Ableism and the language around autism spectrum disorder.
Drs. Brandsen and Chandrasekhar will be presenting a training on ableism and the language around autism spectrum disorder.

Wednesday September 13, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 3 (K-12 Math)
This is the 4th session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn why communicating symbolically is challenging, the essential symbols at each of the grade levels, and notation that is commonly used that should be taught in precise ways.

Wednesday September 13, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, September 14
 

11:00am EDT

Community Education Diabetes Management Training

Training is designed to ensure safe management of students with diabetes in the school setting. Participants with have a basic overview of the diagnosis of diabetes, treatment options, and appropriate management of emergencies.

Thursday September 14, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

EC Dept. - Centervention Social Skills Program Training

Participants will learn how to set-up and utilize Zoo Academy, Zoo U, SS GRIN, Hall of Heroes and Stories in Motion. These social skills programs are for students in grades K-8. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the training link from the company. Once trained, teachers can request access to these programs by completing a google form that will provided at the training.

Thursday September 14, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching- Building Relationships Part 1 (Fall)
Part 1 will focus on the components of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy with an emphasis on the importance of building positive relationships with students. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom

Thursday September 14, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, September 18
 

10:00am EDT

Stage Center Planning
We will be planning our Stage Center event. Who is doing what workshop and filling out any necessary paperwork

Monday September 18, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, September 19
 

2:45pm EDT

Elem. BT Monthly Meeting/Parkwood and Eno Valley DPS BTSP

This session is a monthly meeting for all beginning teachers (BTs) who receive support from the DPS BT Support Program and currently work at Eno Valley and Parkwood.

Tuesday September 19, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Equity in Advanced Academics Leadership Team
Ignite Online Academy! Equity in Advanced Academics Leadership Committee The responsibilities of the Equity in Advanced Academics Leadership Committee include, but are not limited, to the following: review annually the local AIG plan to ensure school alignment determine the extent to which the local plan for the previous year was implemented at the school develop annual goals and priorities based on the AIG Program Standards, Critical Actions for Equity and Excellence, district initiatives, key priorities, and school improvement plans monitor the progress of annual goals at each meeting review and make recommendations on student nominations for district level AIG Identification advocate for equitable access to advanced learning opportunities for all advanced students

Tuesday September 19, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Equity Champions' Meeting: September
Monthly Equity Champion meeting: Champions will collaborate on strategies to advance equity at their respective schools.

Tuesday September 19, 2023 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

Fear to Finished! Session 1: edTPA Overview
The edTPA portfolio assessment is required for any teacher seeking NC licensure. This session provides an overview of the edTPA process and the Fear to Finished support sessions. Anyone is invited to attend the overview to learn more. The course is geared toward teachers who plan to submit their edTPA in April 2024.

Tuesday September 19, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, September 20
 

7:30am EDT

School- Based Enrollment Team Training _ Growing Together Edition (AM)

Office of Student Assignment- On September 20, Elementary Enrollment Teams will participate in a training session where they will have the opportunity to learn more about their specific roles and responsibilities in supporting student transitions with Growing Together.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Online

8:00am EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 2, Part 2 (K-12 Math, AM Session)
This is the 3rd session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn how to effectively introduce math vocabulary, how to create effective math word wall, how to use mnemonics effectively in mathematical practice, and implement correct and consistent language in mathematics classes at my school.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

School-Based Enrollment Team Training_ Growing Together Edition (PM)

Office of Student Assignment- On September 20, Elementary Enrollment Teams will participate in a training session where they will have the opportunity to learn more about their specific roles and responsibilities in supporting student transitions with Growing Together.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 2, Part 2 (K-12 Math, PM Session)
This is the 3rd session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn how to effectively introduce math vocabulary, how to create effective math word wall, how to use mnemonics effectively in mathematical practice, and implement correct and consistent language in mathematics classes at my school.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

School- Based Enrollment Team Training _ Growing Together Edition (PM)

Office of Student Assignment- On September 20, Elementary Enrollment Teams will participate in a training session where they will have the opportunity to learn more about their specific roles and responsibilities in supporting student transitions with Growing Together.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

Clarinet Tips and Tricks

This session is for all 6-12 band teachers and will focus on best practices for teaching instrumental music.

Wednesday September 20, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, September 21
 

9:00am EDT

Secondary ECF PLC

In this PLC, secondary ECFs will reflect on their own professional needs, collaborate with their colleagues and provide feedback to leadership on the scope and sequence of the PLC topics for this year.

Thursday September 21, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure September Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Thursday September 21, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, September 22
 

8:00am EDT

Make Up Session - IRP Training for MTSS Facilitators and Coaches
This session will be a make up session for any elementary literacy coach or MTSS facilitator who could not attend the training on Tuesday, September 12th.

Friday September 22, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
 
Monday, September 25
 

8:00am EDT

High School ESL Teachers' Meetings
Meetings for high school ESL teachers

Monday September 25, 2023 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

Volume 1--LETRS Training for New Hires
LETRS Volume 1 training for staff members at Traditional Calendar elementary schools who have not previously participated in LETRS training for Durham Public Schools.

Monday September 25, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

Growing Together Implementation Team Support Sessions

As Magnet School Teams review the Implementation Toolkit, this help session is designed to assist in clarifying implementation concerns, communication with stakeholders, and provides assistance with planning events to best highlight your schools programs.

Monday September 25, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Unpacking our Core Literacy Curriculums - For K-5 Teachers NEW to ARC or HMH
Teachers NEW to ARC or HMH will deepen their understanding of the programs and how to plan meaningful literacy instruction with our core literacy curriculums.

Monday September 25, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Economics and Personal Finance District PLC
Current EPF teachers will explore our digital resources, share best practices, and collaborate on identified areas of interest.

Monday September 25, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

9:30am EDT

Instructional Assistants supporting social/emotional learning in the regular and EC classrooms.

The session is designed for all Instructional Assistants at all school levels and programs.

Monday September 25, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Online

9:30am EDT

Middle School ESL Teachers' Meetings
Meetings for middle school ESL teachers

Monday September 25, 2023 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Reading Plus Implementation and Overview
Teachers and/or Reading Plus administrators will learn about the different components of Reading Plus to help guide student reading growth in both intervention and core classes

Monday September 25, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Choice Led Health
Ms. Coleman will present an overview of Choice Led Health and how it works.

Monday September 25, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Expanding the Gizmos Experience - High School
Expanding the Gizmos Experience helps teachers develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate Gizmos into their curriculum, and effective uses of whole group and small group instruction. The course shows teachers how to get the most from the Gizmo Lesson Materials by making these intentional instructional decisions. In the workshop, the instructor models best practices for using Gizmos in a whole class setting as well as a small group setting. Teachers work individually or in small groups to integrate best teaching practices with Gizmos into their curriculum.

Monday September 25, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Expanding the Gizmos Experience - Middle School
Expanding the Gizmos Experience helps teachers develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate Gizmos into their curriculum, and effective uses of whole group and small group instruction. The course shows teachers how to get the most from the Gizmo Lesson Materials by making these intentional instructional decisions. In the workshop, the instructor models best practices for using Gizmos in a whole class setting as well as a small group setting. Teachers work individually or in small groups to integrate best teaching practices with Gizmos into their curriculum.

Monday September 25, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

11:00am EDT

6 Phases of Learning

New neuroscience has shown us exactly how student learn. Join us for an hour long overview of the Phases of Learning and high impact practices to move content from working memory into long term memory.

Monday September 25, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

11:00am EDT

Alliance Health & Durham Network of Care: An Overview of Resource's and Supports for DPS Families.
Partners from Alliance Health and Durham Network of Care will share changes happening with Medicaid as well as explain services provided by Durham Network of Care and how it can be used to support DPS families.

Monday September 25, 2023 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Online

11:30am EDT

6-12 Math: Getting Started with ALEKS
In this session, participants will understand what ALEKS is and does, learn how to access ALEKS and navigate the teacher dashboard, understand key reports, set goals, and customize students' experience.

Monday September 25, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Online

11:30am EDT

6-12 Math: Getting Started with Reveal
In this session, participants will learn key features of the Reveal online platform such as navigation, presentation, and resources.

Monday September 25, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Lowe's Grove

Note Taking and Graphic Organizers

Monday September 25, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

6 Phases of Learning

New neuroscience has shown us exactly how student learn. Join us for an hour long overview of the Phases of Learning and high impact practices to move content from working memory into long term memory.

Monday September 25, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

Dance PLC : What's Working; What's Not?

Due to different schedules, we met at different dates/times to best accomodate K-5 and 6-12.Now that we have had a few weeks back in the classroom, we discussed things that had been working so far and things that need to be changed.We focused on procedures or lessons that we have implemented differently for this school year, as well as procedures that have worked through the years at our individual schools.

Monday September 25, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom
 
Tuesday, September 26
 

11:00am EDT

Nurses PowerSchool Training
This training is intended to provided/review/sign contracted nurses data sharing agreements and to provide an overview of PowerSchool.

Tuesday September 26, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

2:45pm EDT

NC ELI 30 Day Preliminary Levels Refresher for Traditional Kindergarten Teachers
Traditional kindergarten teachers will understand how to correctly assess and input the NC ELI 30 Day preliminary levels

Tuesday September 26, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler, N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday September 26, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

4:30pm EDT

North Carolina Environmental Education Certification and DPS
Participants will learn about the North Carolina Environmental Education Certification including what it is, the requirements, and how DPS can support teachers in their endeavors.

Tuesday September 26, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, September 27
 

8:30am EDT

Suicide Awareness for Administrators
This session will provide a broad understanding of the signs of depression, explore mental health vs. mental illness, and provide an overview of the DPS Student Safety Assessment protocol with a focus on the administrator's role and best practices.

Wednesday September 27, 2023 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Online

2:00pm EDT

Suicide Awareness for Administrators
This session will provide a broad understanding of the signs of depression, explore mental health vs. mental illness, and provide an overview of the DPS Student Safety Assessment protocol with a focus on the administrator's role and best practices.

Wednesday September 27, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, September 28
 

10:00am EDT

Xello: Future Planning for All Students
Xello is an online career program that aids students in mapping out their future academic and career goals. This session will cover everything you need to know from accessing Xello, exploring, managing and tracking students plans.

Thursday September 28, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! Staff Only - The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats. The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats.

Thursday September 28, 2023 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Online

2:15pm EDT

Character Strong training for Middle and High school

Character Strong Virtual Training

Thursday September 28, 2023 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, September 29
 

10:00am EDT

Equity/Prof Learning - Improved Professional Learning System for Coaches

Coaches will go through the improved system to see how things are structured so they will be able to use it on a regular basis.

Friday September 29, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
 
Monday, October 2
 

10:00am EDT

Equity & Professional Development - Improved Professional Learning System for School Administrators

School Administrators will learn how to submit professional learning into the new system.

Monday October 2, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 3
 

9:00am EDT

Character Strong Training for Middle and High School

Character Strong Virtual Training

Tuesday October 3, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

9:20am EDT

Reading Plus Overview Training- Session 1

This session is for secondary principals, assistant principals, coaches, MTSS coordinators, and teachers who need a thorough introduction to Reading Plus. Session 1- on Tuesday, October 3rd, 45 minute sessions will be repeated throughout the day at 9:20am,11:00am, 11:45am, 12:35pm, 1:50pm, 2:50pm. Learning will include information about the InSight screener, screener data reports, and how to use the data to adjust individual, classroom, and school based reading instruction to serve students' needs.

Tuesday October 3, 2023 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

Individual Reading Plans Support Check-In for Traditional Schools
Traditional MTSS facilitators and coaches can attend this session to get support in managing IRP development with PLCs and dedicated work time.

Tuesday October 3, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

IRP Support Check In - Traditional Year Schools
The Elementary Literacy Team will offer virtual office hours and supported work time to MTSS Facilitators and Coaches as they help school based teams develop their Individual Reading Plans based on the BOY mCLASS benchmark data.

Tuesday October 3, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 4
 

3:00pm EDT

Parkwood:Move This World
Introduction to Move this World Program

Wednesday October 4, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, October 5
 

8:00am EDT

Equity & Professional Development - Improved Professional Learning System for School Administrators

School Administrators will learn how to submit professional learning into the new system.

Thursday October 5, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 6 Training Session for Coaches

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 6 training for Elementary Instructional Coaches

Thursday October 5, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, October 9
 

5:00pm EDT

EC - Goalbook Toolkit Webinar
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS WEBINAR USING THE MATERIALS LINK. In this 45-minute webinar, participants will have the opportunity to explore new features in Goalbook Toolkit and use Goalbook to write data-driven present level statements, find and adapt learning goals, and browse our UDL-aligned strategies to create specially designed instruction.

Monday October 9, 2023 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 10
 

8:00am EDT

CTE CLNA Overview
This session will provide participants with an overview of the CTE Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) process.

Tuesday October 10, 2023 8:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Online

9:20am EDT

Reading Plus Overview Training- Session 2

This session is for secondary principals, assistant principals, coaches, MTSS coordinators, and teachers who need a thorough introduction to Reading Plus. Session 2- on Tuesday, October 3rd, 45 minute sessions will be repeated throughout the day at 9:20am,11:00am, 11:45am, 12:35pm, 1:50pm, 2:50pm. Learning will include the online customized lessons and the offline teacher and school supports available in Reading Plus.

Tuesday October 10, 2023 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Trauma Informed Session Part 2 (Fall)
Learn context, supports and strategies concerning Trauma Informed Practice.

Tuesday October 10, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 11
 

8:00am EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 3 (K-12 Math, AM, Oct)
This is the 4th session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn why communicating symbolically is challenging, the essential symbols at each of the grade levels, and notation that is commonly used that should be taught in precise ways.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

Ignite Online Academy! PBIS
Priority 2: Provide a Safe and Healthy School Environment that Supports the Whole Child

Wednesday October 11, 2023 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Xello: Future Planning for All Students
Xello is an online career program that aids students in mapping out their future academic and career goals. This session will cover everything you need to know from accessing Xello, exploring, managing and tracking students plans.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

12:45pm EDT

Merrick-Moore - Lexia Core 5 Training

How Core5 WorksThis professional learning session will help educators:-Describe the Core5 instructional model-Identify the components of Lexia’s adaptive blended learning model-Create a plan to support students in the Core5 student program-View the Educator Demo Mode, if time allows-Model 5-Minute Check-In/Class Overview-Show Resources Hub, if time allows

Wednesday October 11, 2023 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Second Step Hope Valley Elementary School Training

Hope Valley Elementary School Second Step Training

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 3 (K-12 Math, PM, Oct)
This is the 4th session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn why communicating symbolically is challenging, the essential symbols at each of the grade levels, and notation that is commonly used that should be taught in precise ways.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Solving Word Problems with the RDW Process

Participants will review the RDW process approach from the Eureka curriculum. Additionally, resources and activities will be shared that can be utilized to engage and differentiate for students.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Volume 2--Unit 6--Part 1 of LETRS training for E.C. and E.L. teachers.
Volume 2-Unit 6---Part 1 LETRS training for E.C. and E.L. teachers

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:15pm EDT

Burton Dreambox Math- Day to Day
Teachers will learn how to use data from teacher dashboard for day to day instruction.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Online

1:30pm EDT

Lakeview: Cross-Curricular StudySync Implementation Overview
Teachers will be taught how to utilize and implement StudySync across content areas.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

1:30pm EDT

Powerful Literacy for ALL

This collaborative session willhelp DPS teachers of all content areas explore and plan using district resources and PLC supports to provide POWERFUL Literacy Based Instruction & Intervention in ALL Classes.Teachers will examine data from the universal reading screener to explore how to differentiate core instruction, plan core interventions, and consider more intensive interventions to ensure student criticality and acceleration.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

2:00pm EDT

5 Components of Fitness
5 Components of Fitness for middle grades health and physical education

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

CTE 6-8 Nucleus Robotic Sphere and LMS Platform and Training (Lucas and Githens CTE Technology teachers only)

Paticipants will learn to navigate the Nuclueus LMS platform and gain knowledge to employ the set of robotic spheres. Lesson plan options in their Coding & Robotics courses will be explored and practiced.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online
  CTE, 6th-8th

2:30pm EDT

Getting Started with Study Island
Participants will be provided with best practices to get set up with Study Island, test-review program available in Clever for all DPS students and teachers.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

CTE 6-12 Everfi Training

Participants will meet virtually with Everfi staff to learn about the various course options. Presenters will review curriculum guides/scope & sequences to align with EVERFI resources. New courses and credentialing will be spotlighted. Credentialing for Venture will also be highlighted.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

October Economics and Personal Finance District PLC
Current EPF teachers will explore our digital resources, share best practices, and collaborate on identified areas of interest.

Wednesday October 11, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

Saxophone Tips and Tricks!

This is a reminder that we will be hosting a zoom PLC meeting on Wednesday October 11that at 4:30. This month's topic is saxophone tips and tricks!With guest Ms. Roberta Melton. We hope that you will be able to join us for this great event!

Wednesday October 11, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, October 12
 

9:00am EDT

Secondary ECF PLC

In this PLC, secondary ECFs will reflect on their own professional needs, collaborate with their colleagues and provide feedback to leadership on the scope and sequence of the PLC topics for this year.THIS SESSION IS AT NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL.

Thursday October 12, 2023 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online

4:00pm EDT

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS Coordinators Meeting--October 2023
We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS All Coordinators Meeting--High Impact and Culturally Immersive activities/Community Partnerships

Thursday October 12, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

2023-24 Classroom Management-Fall part 2
Learn context, supports and strategies concerning Classroom Management.

Thursday October 12, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, October 13
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 1 Training

Training session for Volume 1--Unit 1 of LETRS Professional Development

Friday October 13, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

Year Round Unit 1 LETRS Synchronous Session
This session is required for Year Round staff who are completing LETRS Volume 1 during the 23 - 24 school year. This session will cover the content from Unit 1 of LETRS Volume 1. The session will open at 8:15 and begin at 8:30. There will be an hour long lunch break from 11:30 - 12:30. The session will conclude at 3:30. Participants are encouraged to have their LETRS Volume 1 manual and the linked participant handouts with them during the session.

Friday October 13, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

Copyright/Library Resources
Ignite faculty will learn about Copyright restrictions in the online environment. They will also investigate resources available through our school library.

Friday October 13, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 17
 

9:30am EDT

Storing Q1 Grades (Specialty & YR Long)
This session is intended to assist Data Managers with the grade storing process to permanently store Q1 historical grades.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Online

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Equity Champions' Meeting: October
Monthly Equity Champion meeting: Champions will collaborate on strategies to advance equity at their respective schools.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Elem. BT Monthly Meeting/Parkwood and Eno Valley DPS BTSP

This session is a monthly meeting for all beginning teachers (BTs) who receive support from the DPS BT Support Program and currently work at Eno Valley and Parkwood.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

Literacy Integration
Literacy Integration in elementary health and physical education

Tuesday October 17, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 18
 

2:30pm EDT

EK Powe Reading A-Z Professional Development
Teachers will be trained on the Reading A-Z online platform (Instructional resources, student activities, etc.)

Wednesday October 18, 2023 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

LETRS Volume 1--Unit 1; Part I training session
LETRS Volume 1--Unit 1, Part I makeup training session for teachers and staff.

Wednesday October 18, 2023 2:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday October 18, 2023 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Literature Study - Book Club (Fall Session)
Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us. Our first book for the 2023-2024 school year is 4Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools4 by Monique W. Morris. It highlights the experiences of Black girls who are often misunderstood and degraded by the institutions that are meant to support them.

Wednesday October 18, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, October 19
 

8:00am EDT

Zones of Regulation Training for Elementary Education

Elementary Training on Zones of Regulation

Thursday October 19, 2023 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

4:00pm EDT

EC - Using Goalbook for Progress Monitoring
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS WEBINAR USING THE MATERIALS LINK. In this 45-minute webinar, participants will learn how to adapt learning goals to create benchmarks for monitoring progress. We will explore how the progress monitoring assessments in Goalbook can be used to measure progress towards meeting those goals and objectives. We'll also show how to use the many editable data collection templates to record student progress. Additionally, we'll explore how these goals and assessment items can be used in remote, hybrid, and in-person learning environments. Lastly, participants will have an opportunity to engage with Goalbook, and it may be helpful to come with a student in mind.

Thursday October 19, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching - Teaching Strategies Part 2 (Fall)
Part 2 will focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) to address cultural differences among students and ways to promote an inclusive learning environment to meet the needs of all learners. We will also suggest ways to implement and support CRT in the classroom. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom

Thursday October 19, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online

5:30pm EDT

Passing the Praxis CKT7813 & Pearson Foundations of Reading Test (190) with commitment; time and effort (4 sessions for Elementary Teachers)

The sessions will cover all subareas of the Pearson Foundations of Reading(FOR) and all categories of Praxis CKT7813 Math. During four sessions in the fall (4 consecutive Thursdays beginning 10/19), Beginning Teachers will be provided with content, tools and strategies needed to pass both tests. BTs will be asked to complete practice work between sessions based on the topic of each session. If teachers have taken a test and failed, the presenter will analyze student scores and conference with the teachers during scheduled appointments. This will help the presenters better understand the audience and tailor sessions accordingly. In addition, materials for independent study will be provided for teachers to be used in conjunction with the class, etc.

Thursday October 19, 2023 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, October 20
 

10:00am EDT

New Coach Friday Seminar - October
Coaches will learn how to access and utilize key data platforms in order to inform work with PLCs and individual teachers in order to determine core instructional and intervention needs.

Friday October 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online
 
Monday, October 23
 

5:00pm EDT

EC - Using Goalbook to Write Present Levels
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE WEBINAR in order to get access using the materials link. In this 45-minute webinar, participants will learn how to use Goalbook to develop meaningful, data-driven present levels statements. Participants will explore the elements of an effective present level statement and utilize Goalbook's impact of disability feature to write informative and accurate impact statements.

Monday October 23, 2023 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 24
 

11:00am EDT

Zones of Regulation Training for Elementary Education

Elementary Training on Zones of Regulation

Tuesday October 24, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Online

2:45pm EDT

ELI 60-Day Checkpoint Training for Year Round Teachers
This session is for year round kindergarten teachers. This will be a refresher of the ELI 60-Day Checkpoint, including how to input the checkpoint into the ELI system.

Tuesday October 24, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

2:45pm EDT

NC ELI 60 Day Preliminary Levels for Year-Round Kindergarten Teachers
Year-round kindergarten teachers will understand how to correctly assess and input the NC ELI 60 Day preliminary levels

Tuesday October 24, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler, N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday October 24, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

3:00pm EDT

Student Support Services - Adding Sessions to the 2023-24 PD Catalog

Participants will be able to use the professional learning system to create PL sessions for a variety of courses throughout the year.

Tuesday October 24, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 25
 

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! Staff Only - The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats. The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats.

Wednesday October 25, 2023 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

LETRS Volume 1--Unit 1; Part 2 Training Session
LETRS Volume 1--Unit 1, Part 2 Training Session for teachers and staff.

Wednesday October 25, 2023 2:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, October 26
 

12:00pm EDT

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure October Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Thursday October 26, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online

4:45pm EDT

 
Friday, October 27
 

8:00am EDT

8:30am EDT

9:00am EDT

All DPS Employees:Learning about 401k and 457 Financial Retirement Plans
Michael Noel, Retirement Education Counselor, North Carolina Total Retirement Plans will provide information on pretax financial retirement plans offered by the State of North Carolina

Friday October 27, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

Superintendent's Leadership Meeting
Academic Services meeting with Dr. Mubenga.

Friday October 27, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

10:30am EDT

All DPS Employees:Assess Your Budget & Savings
Erica Vazquez, Professional Financial Wellness Leader, Asst VP, Truist Bank will share strategies for managing personal budgets

Friday October 27, 2023 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Online

11:00am EDT

All DPS Employees:403b plans
Al Otto, AIFA®, BCF™, National Director – Plan Governance Solutions & Ellen Bailey, Certified Financial Planner and Financial Advisor, Take 10 team members, Verity Assets will discuss options for investing in 403b plans

Friday October 27, 2023 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online
 
Monday, October 30
 

9:15am EDT

Creative Studies Apple Keynote Training
Teachers will continue their learning using Keynote for animation.

Monday October 30, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 31
 

8:30am EDT

Data Manager Round table (Elementary)
To provide Data Managers with a voice for what is going well and what is not. Also to communicate with Data Managers and determine where the PS Team can offer assistance.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Online

9:30am EDT

Data Manager Round Table (Secondary)
To provide Data Managers with a voice for what is going well and what is not. Also to communicate with Data Managers and determine where the PS Team can offer assistance.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, November 1
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 6 Training for Teachers/Staff
Volume 2--Unit 6 training for staff who have completed Volume 1 of LETRS professional development.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

Volume 1--Unit 2 LETRS Training for New Hires.

The training session will focus on Volume 1--Unit 2 of LETRS for district new hires and staff who have requested LETRS training.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Including Theory in your Rehearsals

This session is for all 6-12 band teachers and will focus on best practices for teaching instrumental music.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
  Arts, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL http:/dpsnc.zoom.us/j/95130952187

9:00am EDT

New Coaches Mclass Training
This session is for new coaches to learn how to use the mclass platform to analyze data reports.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online

9:15am EDT

Creative Studies - Creating Video using iMovie
Teachers will learn how students can use iMovie to create a video with images, video, sound and text. Attendees will then create a student sample of a possible short video for their curriculum area.​*********Participants must have iMovie installed on the teacher Mac before attending

Wednesday November 1, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

New coaches i-Ready Training
This session is for new coaches to learn how to use the i-ready platform to analyze data reports.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online
 
Friday, November 3
 

9:15am EDT

Creative Studies - Creating a Digital Portfolio/Journal with Pages
Staff will learn how to take an existing Pages template and help students create an on-going digital portfolio of their work. Participants will then create a student sample of a possible portfolio for their curriculum area.​**********Participants must have Pages installed on the teacher Mac before attending

Friday November 3, 2023 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Online

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Data & PLC Goal Team Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! K-12 data talks about student performance and perfecting PLCs

Friday November 3, 2023 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Ignite! Onlie Academy: Cyberbullying; Abuse/Neglect; Suicide Prevention
Student Services presentation for staff re: Bullying/Cyberbullying, reporting requirements for abuse/neglect, suicide prevention and awareness

Friday November 3, 2023 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Online

2:00pm EDT

Ignite! Online Academy Mastery Paths in Canvas
How to create and use mastery paths using curriculum resources to personalize student learning

Friday November 3, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, November 6
 

3:15pm EST

Universal Design for Learning- Session 1

We will learn about the core beliefs of UDL practitioners and the different areas of Learner Variability.

Monday November 6, 2023 3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
Online
  Curriculum and Instruction, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 9th-12th

4:30pm EST

Arts BT Institute

Myra, Adrienne, and I, your helpful leaders will be glad to meet you all and begin touching on topics that address all variety of things we give attention as teachers.

Monday November 6, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, November 7
 

8:00am EST

Relationship Building (Instructional Staff)

Educators will be able to understand and implement strategies that will help support relationship building with students.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Online

9:00am EST

Conflict Management (Instructional Staff; Non-Instructional Staff; Administration)

This course focuses on preventing conflict in the workplace using a research based approach.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online
  Leadership

10:00am EST

Lunch & Learn: Demystifying Data for Teachers & Students
In this session we will share our best practices and procedures for Teacher Progress Monitoring Sheets and Student Data Folders. Learn what data and goal setting looks like from a teacher's POV and a student's POV.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Online
  Data Analysis, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/92290738550 (10:00-11:00am)/ https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/93599393605 (1:00-2:00pm)

10:00am EST

Choice Lead Health
Reviewing Choice Lead Health curriculum for high school health and physical education.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Online

10:00am EST

Empowering Educators with the NC Digital Learning Competencies (NCDLC) Pt. 1
During this professional development series participants will: (1)Explore the core components of the North Carolina Digital Learning Competencies, gaining a deep understanding of how they apply to K-12 education.(2) Discover innovative ways to integrate technology into the classroom, making lessons engaging and relevant for today's students.(3) Develop strategies for fostering digital citizenship and responsible use of technology among students. (4) Learn about the latest edtech tools and resources that can support the implementation of the competencies.Collaborate with peers to share best practices and brainstorm ideas for incorporating digital learning competencies into their curriculum.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Online

10:00am EST

Stage Center Reflection/ITS info session and Registration Guidance

Kristin and Monique will lead the group in a reflection on Stage Center. Kristin will give space for anyone interested in ITS to do registration for the event or ask questions about regionals.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

10:00am EST

6-12 Science Gizmos Makeup Session - Expanding the Gizmos Experience
This session is a make-up session for those who were not able to attend the Gizmos webinar on 9/25. Expanding the Gizmos Experience helps teachers develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate Gizmos into their curriculum, and effective uses of whole group and small group instruction. The course shows teachers how to get the most from the Gizmo Lesson Materials by making these intentional instructional decisions. In the workshop, the instructor models best practices for using Gizmos in a whole class setting as well as a small group setting. Teachers work individually or in small groups to integrate best teaching practices with Gizmos into their curriculum.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

6-12 Science - Getting Started with Plasma Games
Teachers will learn about this free resource for teaching physical science and chemistry concepts in Middle and High School Science

Tuesday November 7, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

2:00pm EST

HS Chorus PLC : Check in Post sectional; honors chorus

Checking in with each other. Making sure we are ready for All County and post honors chorus and conference weekend.

Tuesday November 7, 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom
 
Wednesday, November 8
 

8:30am EST

Ignite Online Academy! PBIS
Priority 2: Provide a Safe and Healthy School Environment that Supports the Whole Child

Wednesday November 8, 2023 8:30am - 9:00am EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Storing Q1 Grades (Traditional: Secondary Schools)
This session is intended to assist Data Managers with the grade storing process to permanently store Q1 historical grades.

Wednesday November 8, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday November 8, 2023 3:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Online

3:30pm EST

We Are KINGS Coordinator Monthly Meeting--November 2023

Monthly We Are KINGS/QUEENS meeting geared towards providing coordinators with updates, resources and learning opportunities for optimal programming and improve student outcomes.

Wednesday November 8, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Online

4:00pm EST

Fundamentals of Castleball
Fundamentals of Castleball for middle grades health and physical education

Wednesday November 8, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Online

4:45pm EST

Dealing with Stage Fright

ASU Cello instructor will talk with directors and students on dealing with stage fright and how to overcome those fears

Wednesday November 8, 2023 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, November 9
 

4:00pm EST

We Are QUEENS Coordinator Monthly Meeting--November 2023

Monthly We Are KINGS/QUEENS meeting geared towards providing coordinators with updates, resources and learning opportunities for optimal programming and improve student outcomes.

Thursday November 9, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, November 14
 

10:00am EST

Mental Health Counselor (November) Monthly Meeting ***Mental Health Counselors Only***
Monthly Mental health counselor meeting to discuss roles, procedures, protocols, and provide training on various topics.

Tuesday November 14, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

2:45pm EST

ELI 60-Day Checkpoint Training for Traditional Teachers
This session is for traditional kindergarten teachers. This will be a refresher of the ELI 60-Day Checkpoint, including how to input the checkpoint into the ELI system.

Tuesday November 14, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Optional Equity Champions' Meeting: November
Monthly Equity Champion meeting: Champions will collaborate on strategies to advance equity at their respective schools.

Tuesday November 14, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Elem. BT Monthly Meeting/Parkwood and Eno Valley DPS BTSP

This session is a monthly meeting for all beginning teachers (BTs) who receive support from the DPS BT Support Program and currently work at Eno Valley and Parkwood.

Tuesday November 14, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Online

3:30pm EST

ATOD Health
ATOD Health in elementary health and physical education

Tuesday November 14, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, November 15
 

8:00am EST

Math Pact: Chapter 4; Part 1 (K-12 Math; AM; Nov)
This is the 5th session in the Math Pact Book Study series.Participants will learn concrete, semiconcrete, and abstract representations across K-12 math.

Wednesday November 15, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Math Pact: Chapter 4; Part 1 (K-12 Math; PM; Nov)
This is the 5th session in the Math Pact Book Study series.Participants will learn concrete, semiconcrete, and abstract representations across K-12 math.

Wednesday November 15, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

BT Literature Study - Book Club (Fall Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us. Our first book for the 2023-2024 school year is 4Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools4 by Monique W. Morris. It highlights the experiences of Black girls who are often misunderstood and degraded by the institutions that are meant to support them.

Wednesday November 15, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, November 16
 

3:30pm EST

Grants for Music Teachers

Teachers will hear from the author of a book written specifically for music teachers about funding their programs.

Thursday November 16, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

Grading for Equity Book Study Session 2

Join us as we examine Joe Feldman's book Grading For Equity to examine strategies, examples, and insights, as well as explore the potential impact of grading upon equity. This book study is in partnership with DPS Advanced Academics, DPS Curriculum and Instruction, and DPS Equity Affairs and Professional Development. Participants will be eligible for CEUs upon completion of the book study components. By the end of our book study, learners will be able to:-Discuss the purpose of grading.-Examine grading strategies.-Brainstorm course-specific strategies to improve equity in grading -Implement a strategy to make grading more equitable. -Discuss equitable grading strategies in the context of specific school settings

Thursday November 16, 2023 4:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Online
 
Friday, November 17
 

10:00am EST

New Coach Friday Seminar - November
Coaches will learn how to access and utilize key data platforms in order to inform work with PLCs and individual teachers in order to determine core instructional and intervention needs.

Friday November 17, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Online

2:00pm EST

Ignite! Online Academy Building Alignment Between Assessment And Learning Outcomes
Creating student outcomes in Canvas to support personalized learning

Friday November 17, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, November 28
 

11:30am EST

New Section 504 Coordinators

This session is designed specifically as a question, answer, and support session for new Section 504 Coordinators.

Tuesday November 28, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Online
  Professional Learning System and Processes, Leadership
  • ONLINE MEETING URL Meeting ID: 236 489 650 709 Passcode: yiJ7jz
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/PqSk1

3:00pm EST

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler, N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday November 28, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

3:00pm EST

Ignite! Online Academy i-Ready Professional Learning
This session is presented by i-Ready which includes an overview, next actionable steps of implementation post BOY Diagnostic, and support with utilizing the data to guide core instructional and intervention planning.

Tuesday November 28, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, November 30
 

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure November Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Thursday November 30, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, December 5
 

4:00pm EST

MS Chorus PLC - Dec

Evening to Shine Jam Session - prep and preparation

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, December 6
 

8:00am EST

ACT Online Prep Training

Teachers will explore the ACT Online Prep portal - both the Administration Dashboard and ACT Online Prep and User Portal. We will go over the benefits to using the ACT Online Prep portal in the curriculum and explore different implementation models.We will go over the Administrative Dashboard to track students’ progress, and looking at curriculum designed to integrate into the classroom and progress through the school year.

Wednesday December 6, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Online

8:00am EST

Math Pact: Chapter 4; Part 2 (K-12 Math; AM; Dec)
This is the 6th session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn about commonly used representations across K-12 math.

Wednesday December 6, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Math Pact: Chapter 4; Part 2 (K-12 Math; PM; Dec)
This is the 6th session in the Math Pact Book Study series. Participants will learn about commonly used representations across K-12 math.

Wednesday December 6, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

Preparing for a Successful MPA

This session is for all 6-12 band teachers and will focus on best practices for teaching instrumental music.

Wednesday December 6, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, December 12
 

11:00am EST

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday December 12, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, December 13
 

3:30pm EST

December Equity Champions' Meeting (Asynchronous)
Monthly Equity Champion meeting: Champions will collaborate on strategies to advance equity at their respective schools.

Wednesday December 13, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Online
  Equity, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Leadership

4:00pm EST

Incorporating Literacy in Health & PE
Incorporating Literacy for middle grades health and physical education

Wednesday December 13, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, December 14
 

1:00pm EST

Coaches SPARK Network - Culturally Responsive Practices (December)
Coaches will work as a PLC to research CRP and identify effective practices to build teacher capacity in order to increase student achievement by utilizing identified practices.

Thursday December 14, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

4:00pm EST

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS Coordinators Meeting--December 2023
We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS All Coordinators Meeting to wrap up this month of programming.

Thursday December 14, 2023 4:00pm - 5:50pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure December Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Thursday December 14, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Friday, December 15
 

8:30am EST

LETRS Volume 1--Unit 2 Training for Year-Round School Staff (E.C.; EL; and coaches)
LETRS Volume 1--Unit 2 Training for Year-Round School Staff (E.C., EL, and coaches)

Friday December 15, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

8:30am EST

Volume 2--Unit 6 LETRS Training for Year-Round Schools (Teachers Only)
Volume 2--Unit 6 LETRS Training for Year-Round Schools (Teachers Only)

Friday December 15, 2023 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online
 
Monday, December 18
 

8:00am EST

Self-paced eLearning Courses (PLCs, LTELs, and Content Options)
ESL teachers will choose the self-paced WIDA course that best fits their school/student/professional learning needs. Options include content-area sessions for math, science, ELA, and social studies, as well as PLC guidance, newcomers, or working with Long-Term English Learners. *NOTE* this is a self-paced online course that can be completed anytime before December 2023. Participants will need a secure portal account through WIDA, contact ESL director for more information.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL details for each course at https://portal.wida.us/course/courselist;id=39b7d5da-0a3f-eb11-a2db-0050568beee8
  • SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/KsU5W
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/6nM79

8:00am EST

School Improvement Planning for Equitable Education of ELs
School leaders will learn essential elements of school improvement planning with a central lens on ELs. *NOTE*: This is a self-paced online course from WIDA. Participants can engage with the course at their own pace anytime before December of 2023.

Monday December 18, 2023 8:00am - 3:00pm EST
Online
  English Learner Services, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL course available online at https://portal.wida.us/course/detail/School-Improvement4Equity
  • SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/DRuzK
  • ATTENDANCE AND EVAL FORM https://t.ly/SQNkl

4:30pm EST

Theater PLC Check In

Updates from everyone and Check In for the Group

Monday December 18, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online

6:30pm EST

HS Chorus PLC : Seasonal Gathering

Gathering with food, singing carols, planning for the next semester.

Monday December 18, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom
 
Tuesday, January 2
 

8:30am EST

Volume 1--Unit 3 LETRS Training for Traditional Calendar teachers; coaches; E.C. and E.L.L. Staff

Volume 1--Unit 3 LETRS professional development is designed for those teachers and staff who are new hires or 4new4 participants in LETRS training.

Tuesday January 2, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

9:00am EST

ACT Online Prep Training

Teachers will explore the ACT Online Prep portal - both the Administration Dashboard and ACT Online Prep and User Portal. We will go over the benefits to using the ACT Online Prep portal in the curriculum and explore different implementation models.We will go over the Administrative Dashboard to track students’ progress, and looking at curriculum designed to integrate into the classroom and progress through the school year.

Tuesday January 2, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Online
 
Friday, January 5
 

8:30am EST

EASLEY Unit 6 LETRS Session
LETRS Unit 6 Make Up Session for Easley Staff in Volume 2

Friday January 5, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online
  ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
 
Wednesday, January 10
 

3:00pm EST

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday January 10, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Online

4:00pm EST

Subject Pending
Subject Pending for middle grades health and physical education

Wednesday January 10, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching- Building Relationships Part 1 (Spring)
Part 1 will focus on the components of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy with an emphasis on the importance of building positive relationships with students. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom

Wednesday January 10, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, January 11
 

4:30pm EST

Arts - Classroom Management & Lesson Planning
Icebreaker (Nat)Classroom Mgmt Strategies - breakout?Lesson Plan Templates(each share what we use)Review mtg datesLaunch (Myra)

Thursday January 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/5335950901 Meeting ID: 533 595 0901

4:30pm EST

Classroom Management & Lesson Planning

Icebreaker (Nat)Classroom Mgmt Strategies - breakout?Lesson Plan Templates(each share what we use)Review mtg datesLaunch (Myra)

Thursday January 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/5335950901 Meeting ID: 533 595 0901

4:30pm EST

Classroom Management and Lesson Planning for Arts Teachers
Arts Beginning Teacher meeting

Thursday January 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/5335950901 Meeting ID: 533 595 0901
 
Friday, January 12
 

1:00pm EST

Universal Design for Learning Session 2
This is a flipped session aimed at supporting students with neurodivergence and visual impairments in an online setting.

Friday January 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, January 16
 

8:30am EST

Volume 1--Unit 3 LETRS training for YR teachers; coaches; and E.C./E.L.L. staff

This training session is for Volume 1--Unit 3 LETRS training for YR teachers, coaches, and E.C./E.L.L. staff.

Tuesday January 16, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

9:00am EST

Working with your Harmony Director

TBA

Tuesday January 16, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Online

9:00am EST

9:00am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JAN. 9th! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Curriculum is also helpful to staff members who work with elementary aged students. Skills learned in this course are helpful for both professional and personal dynamics; relationships; and interactions. Course is blended learning format. 5 hours in-person with 2 hours of pre-work. Pre-work does not have to completed in one sitting. Confirmation of course registration with additional course information will be sent to registrants prior to training start date. Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFnDgwcD953UuvsPtpIJ_lGJR6eiVqio/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday January 16, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Online

10:00am EST

Exploring Snorkl AI Tool
Discover the power of instant feedback for students based on your input, fostering personalized learning experiences. Uncover collaborative learning spaces and data-driven insights that will reshape your teaching strategies.

Tuesday January 16, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Volume 2--Unit 6--Part 2 training for E.C. and E.L.L. teachers.
Volume 2--Unit 6--Part 2 training for E.C. and E.L.L. teachers who support student literacy.

Tuesday January 16, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Volume 2--Unit 6--Part 2--LETRS Training for E.C. and E.L.L. teachers.
This training session is designed for E.C. and E.L.L. teachers who support literacy instruction for students

Tuesday January 16, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

2:00pm EST

Dance PLC : Setting and Meeting Goals for 2nd Half of School Year
It is always good practice to take some reflection in January as to how you want the rest of your school year to go.We all seem to get into a very busy time of the year after Spring Break, so it's helpful to set goals and a plan to meet those goals now.We will talk about standards, events/performances, and anything else we want to make happen in the next couple of months.We will plan together how to make all that we list happen and how we can help each other along the way.

Tuesday January 16, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom
 
Wednesday, January 17
 

2:30pm EST

Unit 2--Part 1 LETRS Training
This professional development session is for teachers and staff who are currently completing Volume 1 of LETRS professional development. Part 1 of Unit 2 LETRS professional development is being offered as an online virtual learning session.

Wednesday January 17, 2024 2:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online

5:00pm EST

CTE CLNA Work Session #2
This session is designed to review and discuss the CTE CLNA feedback provided on November 1, 2023.The feedback gathered highlights areas for improvement, and options for increasing opportunities for students to be successful. The work session participants will share their perceptions, opinions, and feelings related to sections of the CTE CLNA.

Wednesday January 17, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Online
 
Friday, January 19
 

10:00am EST

New Coach Friday Seminar - January
Coaches will identify strengths and areas for growth in moving teachers forward through coaching cycles.

Friday January 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Storing Grades-Traditional Secondary Schools
Secondary Data Managers will perform the steps to permanently store final S1 grades.

Friday January 19, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, January 23
 

11:00am EST

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday January 23, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler, N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday January 23, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

3:00pm EST

Elem. BT Monthly Meeting DPS BTSP

This session is a monthly meeting for all beginning teachers (BTs) who receive support from the DPS BT Support Program and currently work at Fayetteville Street, Eno Valley, and Parkwood.

Tuesday January 23, 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

Beginner to Board BT Academy- Session 1
This academy is for all BTs who are interested in learning more about the National Board process. BTs can come just to learn what is involved and there is no required commitment to start the process. These sessions are appropriate for BTs in any year!

Tuesday January 23, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, January 24
 

7:30am EST

Professional Learning Facilitators - Foundations of Adult Learning; This is Session 1 of 4

This session will focus on androgogy, change, and the 6 phases of learning in order to understand the basics of adult learning theory.If you attended this session in Spring, 2023, you do not need to attend this again.

Wednesday January 24, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EST
Online

8:00am EST

Math Pact: Chapter 5 (K-12 Math; AM Session)
This is the 7th session in the Math Pact Book Study series.Participants will learn how to effectively introduce math vocabulary, how to create an effective math word wall, how to use mnemonics effectively in mathematical practice, and implement correct and consistent language in mathematics classes at my school.

Wednesday January 24, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Online

10:00am EST

2 Fitt - 2 Quitt
2 Fitt - 2 Quitt for high school health and physical education.

Wednesday January 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Online

2:30pm EST

Volume 1--Unit 2--Part 1(Makeup session)
A LETRS professional development session focused on Volume 1--Unit 2--Part 1.

Wednesday January 24, 2024 2:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Math Pact: Chapter 5 (K-12 Math; PM Session)
This is the 7th session in the Math Pact Book Study series.Participants will learn how to effectively introduce math vocabulary, how to create an effective math word wall, how to use mnemonics effectively in mathematical practice, and implement correct and consistent language in mathematics classes at my school.

Wednesday January 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

3:30pm EST

Professional Learning Facilitators - Foundations of Adult Learning; Session 1 of 4

This session will focus on androgogy, change, and the 6 phases of learning in order to understand the basics of adult learning theory. If you attended this session in Spring, 2023 in preparation for SPLASH, you do not have to attend this session again.

Wednesday January 24, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, January 25
 

8:30am EST

Volume 2--Unit 7 LETRS training for Instructional Coaches

Volume 2--Unit 7 LETRS training for Instructional Coaches

Thursday January 25, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

12:00pm EST

Ignite Online Academy! Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! Staff Only - The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats. The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats.

Thursday January 25, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure January Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Thursday January 25, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, January 31
 

8:30am EST

Data Manager Round Table (Elementary)
To provide Data Managers with a voice for what is going well and what is not. Also to communicate with Data Managers and determine where the PS Team can offer assistance.

Wednesday January 31, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Online

9:30am EST

Data Manager Round Table (Secondary)
To provide Data Managers with a voice for what is going well and what is not. Also to communicate with Data Managers and determine where the PS Team can offer assistance.

Wednesday January 31, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Spaulding - Read; Draw; Write
Teachers will take a deeper dive into the RDW process.

Wednesday January 31, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Online
 
Friday, February 2
 

12:00pm EST

Ignite Online Academy! Data & PLC Goal Team Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! K-12 data talks about student performance and perfecting PLCs

Friday February 2, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, February 8
 

4:30pm EST

Arts BT Meeting: CAPS & Fundraising
For all beginning Art teachers around community funding for your programs.

Thursday February 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/5335950901 Meeting ID: 533 595 0901

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching- Teaching Strategies Part 2 (Spring)
Part 2 will focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) to address cultural differences among students and ways to promote an inclusive learning environment to meet the needs of all learners. We will also suggest ways to implement and support CRT in the classroom. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom.

Thursday February 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, February 13
 

11:30am EST

Burton's Core 5 Reports and Instructional resources
Expectations for session:Core5 Class-Level Reports- targeted with Class Overview and Skill Progress.-EOG Validity/DIBELS Validity, along with the connection to LETRS-Quick Check on some big Core5 ideas: Instructional Branching, unit expectations, information apple, and how the need for offline support is indicated.-Class Overview big ideas, including units gained and predictors.-Skill Progress Report- Connect this to the Detailed Scope and Sequence to emphasize skills teachers can target in their small or whole group instruction. For phonics instruction/lessons, can use UFLI.-Core5 Skill Checks- new for Sy 23-24-Instructional Resources- emphasize Slide Decks, decodable readers, fluency passages, and close reads.

Tuesday February 13, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Online
  ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

4:30pm EST

2024-25 Classroom Management Part 1 (Spring)
A strong classroom and behavior management plan is essential for learning to take place. If you need help laying the foundation or want to reset after a bumpy beginning, these sessions will give you the tools you need to take charge of your classroom environment.

Tuesday February 13, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

2024-25 Classroom Management Part 2 (Spring)
A strong classroom and behavior management plan is essential for learning to take place. If you need help laying the foundation or want to reset after a bumpy beginning, these sessions will give you the tools you need to take charge of your classroom environment.

Tuesday February 13, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Trauma Informed Session Part 1 (Spring)
Learn context, supports and strategies concerning Trauma Informed Practice.

Tuesday February 13, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, February 14
 

3:00pm EST

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday February 14, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, February 15
 

3:30pm EST

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS All Coordinators Meeting--February 2024

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS All Coordinators PL Meeting-Guest Presenter (Reconstruction representative)

Thursday February 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Online
 
Friday, February 16
 

12:45pm EST

Prioritizing Students served by McKinney Vento as we Grow Together
Elementary School Social Workers will participate in this session to learn about strategies that will help ensure a smooth transition for our students being served in the McKinney Vento Program as the school district.A review of pertinent McKinney Vento Law and School Board Policy will also be included.The session may also be appropriate for elementary school counselors and other attendance/enrollment team members.

Friday February 16, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm EST
Online
  Social Emotional, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

1:00pm EST

K-5 Science Resources
Learn more about the resources available for DPS K-5 Science such as Science A-Z, Mystery Science, DPS Investigations kits and CIBL kits. Teachers will get the opportunity to review the new science standards, science and engineering practices, and provide feedback on next years K-5 science pacing.

Friday February 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Solving Word Problems with the RDW Process

Participants will review the RDW process approach from the Eureka curriculum.

Friday February 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

1:30pm EST

Growing Together Music and Visual Art Inventory Check

We will be going through our standardized list of required equipment and needs for the start of next school year in the focus of phase 1 of the Growing Together plan.

Friday February 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

2:30pm EST

Evening to Shine Check IN
Evening to Shine will be held on Feb. 20th and this meeting will serve as a final check in for all secondary teachers who are interested in getting final information prior to the event.This will be to connect faces for the event and to offer additional answers to any logistics questions.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online

2:30pm EST

Reading Routine Mix Up

Join this collaborative session to explore ways to differentiate each part of the reading routine to keep your students engaged without sacrificing instructional focus.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online

2:30pm EST

Demystify Spreadsheets: Tips for Analyzing Student Data
Do you want to be better about organizing and understanding data, but spreadsheets intimidate you? This session will help demystify spreadsheets and give you tips for analyzing and interpreting student data with your PLC.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online

2:30pm EST

6-12 Math: Leveraging the Desmos/NCTest Calculator
Teachers will navigate to the NC Test Version of the Desmos calculators, learn “must-know” skills for each level and calculator type, know where to find additional resources for the Desmos calculators, and learn classroom routines for integrating explicit calculator practice.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online

2:30pm EST

DPS Library Media Center Digital Resources
Dive in and explore the DPS and DCoL digital resources that are available to support teaching and learning. Leave with a resource to lead a school based PD for teachers. Time to collaborate within cohorts will be provided.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online
  Media Coordinators, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
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2:30pm EST

Titlewave Collection Development and Purchasing Tools

Join this session to learn and explore tools available in Titlewave to make strategic collections analysis, development, and purchasing efficient and effective.Kaelin Turner from Follett Learning will lead this session.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online
  Media Coordinators, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th

2:30pm EST

Reproductive Health & Safety (Update)
Update and discussion of current parent bill of rights information.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
  Healthful Living, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/98448291218?pwd=UlRtNTQzc1VaVVhPWVpERG9QVW1YUT09 target=

2:30pm EST

The use of AI in the Global Languages Instruction

This PD session will introduce World Language teachers to various AI websites to support instruction. We will discuss ways to use AI to create lessons, games, and assessments; to clean up and/or otherwise edit videos; to create original images for class discussions or writing prompts, and more! We will also discuss cautionary measures that teachers need to employ while using AI technology in the classroom.

Friday February 16, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Reading Routine Level up

Join this collaborative session for a deep dive into the writing and inquiry resources available to extend your students' critical thinking and give them opportunities to exercise agency.

Friday February 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Snorkl AI PD
Discover the power of instant feedback for students based on your input, fostering personalized learning experiences. Uncover collaborative learning spaces and data-driven insights that will reshape your teaching strategies.

Friday February 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Social Studies (Secondary) District-Wide PLCs
Meet with your subject specific colleagues to plan, collaborate, and problem solve.

Friday February 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

The Science of Learning
This session will discuss the 6 phases of learning and high leverage strategies. Meeting URL- https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/93866236392?from=addon Meeting ID- 938 6623 6392

Friday February 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Online
 
Monday, February 19
 

8:30am EST

LETRS--Volume 2--Unit 7-Traditional Calendar Schools
Volume 2--Unit 7 training for Traditional Calendar schools.

Monday February 19, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Online

9:00am EST

Reading Routine Mix Up

Join this collaborative session to explore ways to differentiate each part of the reading routine to keep your students engaged without sacrificing instructional focus.

Monday February 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Online

9:00am EST

Social Studies:Engaging Students with Thinking Routines
Increase student engagement and spend less time planning with Thinking Routines!We will explore several routines that social studies teachers can use in any course and with all students.

Monday February 19, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Online

9:00am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS Feb 2nd! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Curriculum is also helpful to staff members who work with elementary aged students. Skills learned in this course are helpful for both professional and personal dynamics; relationships; and interactions. Course is blended learning format. 5 hours in-person with 2 hours of pre-work. Pre-work does not have to completed in one sitting. Confirmation of course registration with additional course information will be sent to registrants prior to training start date. Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFnDgwcD953UuvsPtpIJ_lGJR6eiVqio/view?usp=sharing

Monday February 19, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Online

10:00am EST

Canvas for Health and PE teachers
Canvas for high school health and physical education.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Online

10:00am EST

Titlewave Collection Development and Purchasing Tools

Join this session to learn and explore tools available in Titlewave to make strategic collections analysis, development, and purchasing efficient and effective.Kaelin Turner from Follett Learning will lead this session.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Online

10:00am EST

Professional Learning Facilitators - Designing for Adult Learning; Session 2 of 4

This session will focus on the 4 Audiences and Adult Needs; The Design Guide; and Revising your Training.You must have taken Session 1 in order to take this session.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Online

10:00am EST

High School Science Teachers - Applying Sense-making Scientific Practices with Gizmos
This workshop allows educators to experience four of the science practices embedded within exemplary Gizmo lessons. Consequently, participants develop a deeper understanding of the Scientific and Engineering Practices and how those practices look in the classroom. They also learn to develop effective lessons around the practices that allow students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of underlying scientific principles. Participants will learn best practices for using Gizmos to support the practices where students can develop and use models, analyze data, use mathematics, and construct scientific explanations about the concepts involved.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

10:00am EST

Middle School Science Teachers - Applying Sense-making Scientific Practices with Gizmos
This workshop allows educators to experience four of the science practices embedded within exemplary Gizmo lessons. Consequently, participants develop a deeper understanding of the Scientific and Engineering Practices and how those practices look in the classroom. They also learn to develop effective lessons around the practices that allow students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of underlying scientific principles. Participants will learn best practices for using Gizmos to support the practices where students can develop and use models, analyze data, use mathematics, and construct scientific explanations about the concepts involved.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

10:00am EST

Reading Routine Level up

Join this collaborative session for a deep dive into the writing and inquiry resources available to extend your students' critical thinking and give them opportunities to exercise agency.

Monday February 19, 2024 10:00am - 11:00pm EST
Online

11:00am EST

6-12 ELA/English Curriculum Collaborative

Join this session to participate in review and discussion to revise and update Durham Public Schools' 6-12 ELA/English Curriculum documents. The new StudySync updates include new units, formative assessments, novel study units, and COMPLETE CANVAS INTEGRATION! DPS educators will explore the StudySync 2023 and consider what and how DPS curriculum supports show grow and adapt for teachers and students.

Monday February 19, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

11:00am EST

Feb EC PLC NHS; SSES; DPLC

February EC PLC - PWN, Data Collection Progress Reports = Present Levels, Procedures (Invitations, Meetings,

Monday February 19, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Reading Routine Level up

Join this collaborative session for a deep dive into the writing and inquiry resources available to extend your students' critical thinking and give them opportunities to exercise agency.

Monday February 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

Professional Learning Facilitators - Designing for Adult Learning; Session 2 of 4

This session will focus on the 4 Audiences and Adult Needs; The Design Guide; and Revising your Training.You must have taken Session 1 in order to take this session.

Monday February 19, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Online

2:00pm EST

Titlewave Collection Development and Purchasing Tools

Join this session to learn and explore tools available in Titlewave to make strategic collections analysis, development, and purchasing efficient and effective.Kaelin Turner from Follett Learning will lead this session.

Monday February 19, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Reading Routine Mix Up

Join this collaborative session to explore ways to differentiate each part of the reading routine to keep your students engaged without sacrificing instructional focus.

Monday February 19, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, February 20
 

11:00am EST

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday February 20, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Online

3:00pm EST

Elem. BT Monthly Meeting DPS BTSP

This session is a monthly meeting for all beginning teachers (BTs) who receive support from the DPS BT Support Program and currently work at Fayetteville Street, Eno Valley, and Parkwood.

Tuesday February 20, 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

Beginner to Board BT Academy- Session 2
This academy is for all BTs who are interested in learning more about the National Board process. BTs can come just to learn what is involved and there is no required commitment to start the process. These sessions are appropriate for BTs in any year!

Tuesday February 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, February 21
 

8:00am EST

Math Pact: Chapter 6 Part 1 (K-12 Math)
In this session of Math Pact, participants will study the similarities and differences between rules and generalizations in mathematics. Participants will reflect on the importance of students developing the generalizations vs. being given the rule or procedure.

Wednesday February 21, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Online

2:00pm EST

Fundamentals of softball & baseball
Fundamentals of softball & baseball for middle grades health and physical education

Wednesday February 21, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

2:45pm EST

Parkwood: Intro to REFLEX Math
Reflex is an adaptive online system that helps students of all ability levels to develop instant recall of their basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Wednesday February 21, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

BT Literature Study - Book Club (Spring Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us.

Wednesday February 21, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Thursday, February 22
 

12:00pm EST

Ignite Online Academy! Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! Staff Only - The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats. The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats.

Thursday February 22, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Online

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure February Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Thursday February 22, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Friday, February 23
 

10:00am EST

New Coach Friday Seminar - February
Coaches will work through the mClass data protocol in order to implement within their buidings.

Friday February 23, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Online

1:00pm EST

IOA Differentiation PD
IOA staff will participate in a differentiated PD about differentiation.

Friday February 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, February 27
 

3:00pm EST

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler, N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday February 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Wednesday, March 6
 

4:30pm EST

Band PLC: Balance and Blend

This session is for all 6-12 band teachers and will focus on best practices for teaching instrumental music.

Wednesday March 6, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Online
 
Friday, March 8
 

9:00am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS Feb 12th! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Curriculum is also helpful to staff members who work with elementary aged students. Skills learned in this course are helpful for both professional and personal dynamics; relationships; and interactions. Course is blended learning format. 5 hours in-person with 2 hours of pre-work. Pre-work does not have to completed in one sitting. Confirmation of course registration with additional course information will be sent to registrants prior to training start date. Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFnDgwcD953UuvsPtpIJ_lGJR6eiVqio/view?usp=sharing

Friday March 8, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

LETRS --Unit 7--Part 2--Professional Development for Year-Round calendar teachers

LETRS--Unit 7--Part 2--Professional Development for Year-Round calendar teachers

Friday March 8, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

1:00pm EST

1:00pm EST

LETRS--Unit 7--Part 2--Professional Development for E.C. and EL Staff

LETRS--Unit 7--Part 2--Professional Development for E.C. and EL Staff

Friday March 8, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Online

2:00pm EST

Theatre Arts PLC - Check In

This will be a virtual check-in with Theatre Teachers about how their year is going and help in any way.

Friday March 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Online

2:30pm EST

CTE 6-8 Everfi Training

Participants will meet virtually with Everfi staff to learn about the various online course options. Presenters will review curriculum guides/scope & sequences to align with EVERFI resources. New courses and opportunities will be spotlighted.

Friday March 8, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Online
  CTE, 6th-8th

3:30pm EST

Dance PLC :Destination Dance Details
We will be preparing for our district-wide field trip event.We will make sure all teachers have all the details they need and have submited all that they need to for their students to paricipate.We will make sure field trip permission slips have been handed out and are being turned in on time.As well as, field trip bus requests and all eating requirements met (snack, water bottles, and lunch).We will talk through the schedule for the day including the classes being offered.Hopefully, everyone leaves the meeting feeling prepared and ready to make Destination Dance a success!

Friday March 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom

3:30pm EST

CTE 9-12 Everfi Training

Participants will meet virtually with Everfi staff to learn about the various online course options. Presenters will review curriculum guides/scope & sequences to align with EVERFI resources. Venture credentialing and new courses will be spotlighted.

Friday March 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Online
  CTE, 9th-12th
 
Tuesday, March 12
 

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Trauma Informed Session Part 2 (Spring)
Learn context, supports and strategies concerning Trauma Informed Practice.

Tuesday March 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, March 13
 

7:30am EDT

8:00am EDT

Math Pact Chapter 6: Supporting Development of Generalizations
Part 2 of Chapter 6 in The Math Pact book study.

Wednesday March 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

2:45pm EDT

Eastway Elementary Tech PD_Nearpod Part 2

This is a follow up to Nearpod Part 1.For this session you can view the training video and explore Nearpod on your own.You will complete an assignment for credit.

Wednesday March 13, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Math Pact Chapter 6: Supporting Development of Generalizations (PM)
Part 2 of Chapter 6 in The Math Pact book study.

Wednesday March 13, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:30pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS All Coordinators Meeting--March 2024 (Asynchronous Meeting)

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS All Coordinators PL Meeting--Intent to Return, student rosters, SWORT Analysis, EOY presentations/reports.

Wednesday March 13, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online

4:00pm EDT

Student Motivation
How to keep students motivated for middle grades health and physical education

Wednesday March 13, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, March 14
 

4:30pm EDT

Building Student Confidence & Lesson Planning

Lesson Plan Templates(each share what we use)Review mtg datesLaunch (Myra)

Thursday March 14, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, March 15
 

10:00am EDT

New Coach Friday Seminar - March
Coaches will work through a classroom facilitated data protocol in order to implement within their buidings.

Friday March 15, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, March 19
 

3:00pm EDT

Elem. BT Monthly Meeting DPS BTSP

This session is a monthly meeting for all beginning teachers (BTs) who receive support from the DPS BT Support Program and currently work at Fayetteville Street, Eno Valley, and Parkwood.

Tuesday March 19, 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

Beginner to Board BT Academy- Session 3
This academy is for all BTs who are interested in learning more about the National Board process. BTs can come just to learn what is involved and there is no required commitment to start the process. These sessions are appropriate for BTs in any year!

Tuesday March 19, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, March 20
 

8:30am EDT

Data Manager Round Table (Elementary)
To provide Data Managers with a voice for what is going well and what is not. Also to communicate with Data Managers and determine where the PS Team can offer assistance.

Wednesday March 20, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Online

9:30am EDT

Data Manager Round Table (Secondary)
To provide Data Managers with a voice for what is going well and what is not. Also to communicate with Data Managers and determine where the PS Team can offer assistance.

Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure March Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Wednesday March 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, April 1
 

1:00pm EDT

CTE 6-8 Intro. to the Skill Struck's Learning Platform
1-hour demo of the Skill Struck platform, specifically tailored for middle school educators. During this demo, we will review Skill Struck's alignment with middle school courses such as Computer Science Discoveries 1, 2, and 3, Exploring Careers and Employment, Robotics, Keyboarding, and more! All middle school teachers will gain access to Skill Struck demo accounts so they can explore the platform for two weeks following the demo.

Monday April 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online
  CTE
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Wednesday, April 3
 

4:30pm EDT

BT Literature Study - Book Club (Spring Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us.

Wednesday April 3, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, April 4
 

3:30pm EDT

Research & Accountability - EVAAS Roster Verification for Principals
This optional session is intended for principals, or their designee, who will be responsible for facilitating / monitoring the Roster Verification process within their buildings.

Thursday April 4, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, April 5
 

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Data & PLC Goal Team Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! K-12 data talks about student performance and perfecting PLCs

Friday April 5, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Online

2:45pm EDT

Eastway Elementary Tech PD_EdPuzzle Part 2

This is a follow up to the EdPuzzle Part 1 PD.You can view the video and complete the assignment to receive credit. - EdPuzzle is a tool in which you can place interactive content into videos from YouTube, videos you create, and more.You can turn a video into a lesson by embedding your own questions into the video.

Friday April 5, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, April 10
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS--Unit 8(Parts 1 & 2) Year-Round Calendar Teachers

LETRS--Unit 8(Parts 1 & 2) Year-Round Calendar Teachers

Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS PD- Volume 2 Unit 8; Part 1 of 1 (4/10/2024 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
LETRS synchronous training for year-round schools.

Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online
  ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://lexialearning.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqfui hrzkqGdCk9-V1r5lR3EUgLezTCAY7

9:00am EDT

African Art Lessons and Resources

Introduction to UNC's new African Studies lesson site. We will learn about the UNC grant and program and explore art lessons and resources.

Wednesday April 10, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom

9:00am EDT

Reflection and Planning for next year

This session is for all 6-12 band teachers and will focus on best practices for teaching instrumental music.

Wednesday April 10, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online
  Arts, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom

1:00pm EDT

CTE 9-12 - Intro to the Skill Struck's Learning Platform
High school educators will engage in a 1-hour demo of the Skill Struck platform, Teachers will see Skill Struck's alignment with high school courses such as Computer Science 1 and 2, APCSP, Intro to CS, Python Programming 1 and 2, and credential prep courses! Each high school teacher will gain access to Skill Struck demo accounts so they can explore the platform for two weeks following the demo.

Wednesday April 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

UDL Session 3- Engagement and Choice

Learners will investigate ways to promote student engagement and offer choice.

Wednesday April 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, April 11
 

1:00pm EDT

LETRS Unit 7; Part 1 of 2 Makeup Session (3hrs)
LETRS Unit 7 Part 1 of 2 Makeup Session offered by DPI.

Thursday April 11, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

Arts BT: End of Year Activities

End of Year Activities for all Art beginning teachers.

Thursday April 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, April 12
 

10:00am EDT

New Coach Friday Seminar - April
Coaches will bring questions and concerns about implementing intervention and review processes for EOY testing to support the teachers in their buildings.

Friday April 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online

10:00am EDT

New Coach Friday Seminar - April
Coaches will bring questions about implementing EOY interventions and review in order to support teachers in their buildings.

Friday April 12, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Ignite! Online Academy All Things AIG
Ignite Online Academy staff will learn look at common myths about gifted students, will read and discuss the article 4The Glass Ceiling,4 will learn specifics about AIG/Advanced Academics in DPS and at Ignite, and will work in small groups to read through student profiles and determine if the student should be referred for AIG identification or nurtured.

Friday April 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, April 16
 

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday April 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Equity Champions' Meeting: April
Monthly Equity Champion meeting: Champions will collaborate on strategies to advance equity at their respective schools.

Tuesday April 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Elem. BT Monthly Meeting DPS BTSP

This session is a monthly meeting for all beginning teachers (BTs) who receive support from the DPS BT Support Program and currently work at Fayetteville Street, Eno Valley, and Parkwood.

Tuesday April 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, April 17
 

8:00am EDT

K-12 Math Pact: Chapter 7 (AM; April)
We will explore the content in chapter 7 of the book in order to reflect on the different components of an MWSA from Chapters 2-6 to ensure instructional lessons and units embody these ideas, as we get ready to implement an MWSA.

Wednesday April 17, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

K-12 Math Pact: Chapter 7 (PM; April)
We will explore chapter 7 of The Math Pact book study.

Wednesday April 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

SPLASH Presenter Information Session

This session is for any employee who would like to create and teach a session during summer SPLASH for certified and classified employees.

Wednesday April 17, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday April 17, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online

4:00pm EDT

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS All Coordinators PL Meeting--April 2024

This meeting will focus on the following: Intent to Return, student rosters, SWORT Analysis, EOY presentations/reports, guest presenter to share about opportunities for student engagement and school/program level partnerships, EOY impact presentations

Wednesday April 17, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, April 18
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS--Volume 2--Unit 8--Parts 1 & 2 for Instructional Coaches

LETRS--Volume 2--Unit 8--Parts 1 & 2 for Instructional Coaches

Thursday April 18, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS PD for Coaches- Volume 2 Unit 8; Part 1 of 1
LETRS synchronous training for instructional coaches.

Thursday April 18, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online
  ELA, K-2nd, 3rd-5th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL https://lexialearning.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJ0vdumhqz0qGdVo4ga4D3_TQuAB5Mp7Wj Hv

4:00pm EDT

Tech Tools
Tech tools for middle grades health and physical education

Thursday April 18, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, April 19
 

3:00pm EDT

Drop in SPLASH Presenter Information Session

This session is for any employee who would like to create and teach a session during summer SPLASH for certified and classified employees.

Friday April 19, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, April 23
 

3:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler; N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday April 23, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Thursday, April 25
 

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! Staff Only - The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats. The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats.

Thursday April 25, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Alternative Licensure April Session
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, or Residency License) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Thursday April 25, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, April 26
 

1:00pm EDT

LETRS Volume 2--Unit 8--Part 1 Training--for Traditional Schools
Volume 2-Unit 8(Part 1) training for Traditional Calendar schools. Teachers and staff who have completed Volume 1 of LETRS PD should participate in this session.

Friday April 26, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:30pm EDT

How to Successfully Plan a Field Day
Teachers will share best practices on planning a successful field day.

Friday April 26, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online
  Healthful Living, K-2nd, 3rd-5th

1:45pm EDT

Modern Classroom Information Session
DPS will be opening more scholarships for the Modern Classroom Project (MCP) asynchronous course and virtual mentorship as part of SPLASH 2024. Please join us to learn more about MCP and their innovative approach to differentiation, equity and student-centered, personalized learning.

Friday April 26, 2024 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
  Equity
  • ONLINE MEETING URL TBD

3:30pm EDT

Dance PLC : End the Year Strong
We will check in with one another to make sure we all have what we need to make it through the busy end of the year season.We will uplift and encourage each other to stay on top of all the events to make them a success.Lastly, we will share self care tips that helps each of us get through this high demanding time of the school year.

Friday April 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
  Arts, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
  • ONLINE MEETING URL zoom
 
Monday, April 29
 

9:00am EDT

DO NOT USE-Central Services: Proctor Training
This training is specifically for central office personnel that will assist with proctoring during the spring test cycle.

Monday April 29, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

9:00am EDT

Central Services: Auditor Training- Spring Testing
This training is specifically for district staff that will serve as auditors during the spring assessment cycle.

Monday April 29, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

Central Services: Test Administrator & Proctor Training
This training is specifically for district level staff that will administer EOCs and/or EOGs during the spring testing cycle.

Monday April 29, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

Central Services: Proctor Training- Spring Testing
This training is specifically for central office personnel that will assist with proctoring during the spring test cycle.

Monday April 29, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, May 1
 

8:00am EDT

Math Pact: Chapter 8
In this session of Math Pact, participants will reflect on what they have learned about MWSA and how they will implement it in their school.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Online

2:30pm EDT

Data Notebook Refresher

Teachers will review the structures of the data notebook. They will learn how to set up data notebooks and their alignment to IEP goal data collection. Additionally, they will learn how present graphs and demonstrate the relationships between graphable data and IEP processes.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

SPLASH Presenter Information Session

This session is for any employee who would like to create and teach a session during summer SPLASH for certified and classified employees.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online

4:30pm EDT

BT Literature Study - Book Club (Spring Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us.

Wednesday May 1, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, May 8
 

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Data & PLC Goal Team Meeting
Ignite Online Academy! K-12 data talks about student performance and perfecting PLCs

Wednesday May 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Online

3:00pm EDT

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

EC DHH Monthly Meeting PD/PLC

Wednesday May 8, 2024 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, May 9
 

3:00pm EDT

INVITE ONLY: Everyday STEM by Design Educator Focus Group #2

In this session, educators will anticipate the support needed for planning with the Everyday STEM by Design framework, and evaluate whether a drafted tool meets those needs.

Thursday May 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

4:00pm EDT

Choice Led Health
Choice Led Health for middle grades health and physical education

Thursday May 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, May 10
 

1:00pm EDT

LETRS Volume 2; Unit 8; Part 2

Volume 2-Unit 8 (Part 2) training. Teachers and staff who have completed Volume 1 of LETRS PD should participate in this session. Remind staff who require Volume 1 or 2 training sessions to register and attend those sessions they might have missed before the June 17th deadline.

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup session for E.C. and EL teachers and staff

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup session for E.C. and EL teachers and staff

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session for Year-Round Calendar Instructional Coaches

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session for Year-Round Calendar Instructional Coaches

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session--Year-Round calendar teachers and staff

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session--Year-Round calendar teachers and staff

Friday May 10, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:45pm EDT

Modern Classroom Information Session
DPS will be opening more scholarships for the Modern Classroom Project (MCP) asynchronous course and virtual mentorship as part of SPLASH 2024. Please join us to learn more about MCP and their innovative approach to differentiation, equity and student-centered, personalized learning.

Friday May 10, 2024 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
  Equity
  • ONLINE MEETING URL TBD

2:30pm EDT

Sign Language Interpreters: Empowering Students
This session is for sign language interpreters. The presentation will provide critical questions to consider on how the role of the interpreter can foster student empowerment.

Friday May 10, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, May 14
 

3:30pm EDT

May Equity Champions' Meeting 2023-2024 Wrap-up (Asynchronous)
Monthly Equity Champion meeting: Champions will collaborate on strategies to advance equity at their respective schools.

Tuesday May 14, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Online
  Equity, Pre-K, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Tuesday, May 21
 

11:00am EDT

School Psychologists-Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meeting

Traumatic Brain Injury Team Meetings are for certified TBI School Psychologists and School Psychologists who are participating in TBI Supervision to meet to discuss/review cases, problem solve, and participate in professional development.

Tuesday May 21, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, May 23
 

12:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) Meeting
For Ignite Online Academy! Only - The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats. The functions and responsibilities of the MTAC can be divided into two areas: (1) serving in an advisory capacity to the media and technology staff and program, and (2) maintaining a collection of resources that reflects curricular and individual needs in all formats.

Thursday May 23, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, May 28
 

3:00pm EDT

Ignite Online Academy! Equity Book Study: The Knowledge GAP: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System---AND HOW TO FIX IT. Wexler; N. (2019). The knowledge gap: the hidden cause of America's broken education system--and how to fix it. New Yor
Ignite Online Academy! Equity team purpose is to advance and center equity in the culture and practices of the school through an anti-racist and anti-bias lens, using culturally responsive teaching and learning.

Tuesday May 28, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
  Equity, K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
 
Thursday, June 6
 

4:30pm EDT

Grading for Equity Book Study Session 3

Join us as we examine Joe Feldman's book Grading For Equity to examine strategies, examples, and insights, as well as explore the potential impact of grading upon equity. This book study is in partnership with DPS Advanced Academics, DPS Curriculum and Instruction, and DPS Equity Affairs and Professional Development. Participants will be eligible for CEUs upon completion of the book study components. By the end of our book study, learners will be able to:-Discuss the purpose of grading.-Examine grading strategies.-Brainstorm course-specific strategies to improve equity in grading -Implement a strategy to make grading more equitable. -Discuss and implement equitable grading strategies in the context of specific school settings

Thursday June 6, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, June 7
 

1:00pm EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Part 2--E.C. and E.L. teachers and staff

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Part 2--E.C. and E.L. teachers and staff

Friday June 7, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Part 2--Makeup Session for Instructional Coaches

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Part 2--Makeup Session for Instructional Coaches

Friday June 7, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online

1:00pm EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Part 2--Makeup Session--Year-Round calendar school teachers and staff

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Part 2--Makeup Session--Year-Round calendar school teachers and staff

Friday June 7, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Online
 
Monday, June 10
 

8:30am EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session for Instructional Coaches

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session for Instructional Coaches

Monday June 10, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session for Traditional Calendar schools

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session for Traditional Calendar schools

Monday June 10, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session--E.C. and E.L. Teachers

LETRS--Volume 1--Unit 4--Makeup Session--E.C. and E.L. Teachers

Monday June 10, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online

8:30am EDT

LETRS--Volume 2--Unit 8-- for E.C. and E.L. teachers and staff

LETRS--Volume 2--Unit 8-- for E.C. and E.L. teachers and staff

Monday June 10, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, June 11
 

1:00pm EDT

SPLASH Presenter Prep
During this session for NEW SPLASH presenters, we will focus on andragogy, the 6 Phases of Learning and Sched navigation.

Tuesday June 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, June 12
 

9:00am EDT

SPLASH Presenter Prep session 2
During this session for NEW SPLASH presenters, we will focus on andragogy, the 6 Phases of Learning and Sched navigation.

Wednesday June 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Online
 
Monday, August 5
 

9:00am EDT

Rethink Ed Training for Speciality Schools

SEL Training on Rethink Ed

Monday August 5, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
 
Friday, August 23
 

9:00am EDT

Rethink Ed Training all Schools Virtual

SEL training on Rethink Ed

Friday August 23, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Online
 
Thursday, September 5
 

4:30pm EDT

Beginner to Board BT Academy- Session 1 (2024-2025)
This academy is for all BTs who are interested in learning more about the National Board process. BTs can come just to learn what is involved and there is no required commitment to start the process. These sessions are appropriate for BTs in any year!

Thursday September 5, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, September 10
 

4:30pm EDT

2024-25 Classroom Management-Fall part 1

Learn context, supports and strategies concerning Classroom Management.

Tuesday September 10, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Thursday, September 12
 

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching- Building Relationships Part 1 (Fall 2024)
Part 1 will focus on the components of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy with an emphasis on the importance of building positive relationships with students. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom

Thursday September 12, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 8
 

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching - Teaching Strategies Part 2 (Fall 2024)
Part 2 will focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) to address cultural differences among students and ways to promote an inclusive learning environment to meet the needs of all learners. We will also suggest ways to implement and support CRT in the classroom. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom

Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

4:30pm EDT

AL Academy: October; Session 1
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, October 15
 

4:30pm EDT

2024-2025 Classroom Management Part 2 (Fall)
A strong classroom and behavior management plan is essential for learning to take place. If you need help laying the foundation or want to reset after a bumpy beginning, these sessions will give you the tools you need to take charge of your classroom environment.

Tuesday October 15, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, November 13
 

4:30pm EST

AL Academy: November; Session 2
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Wednesday November 13, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, November 20
 

4:30pm EST

BT Literature Study - Book Club (November Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us.

Wednesday November 20, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, December 3
 

4:30pm EST

Beginner to Board BT Academy- Session 2 (2024-2025)
This academy is for all BTs who are interested in learning more about the National Board process. BTs can come just to learn what is involved and there is no required commitment to start the process. These sessions are appropriate for BTs in any year!

Tuesday December 3, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, December 11
 

4:30pm EST

AL Academy: December; Session 3
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, January 14
 

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching- Building Relationships Part 1 (Spring 2025)
Part 1 will focus on the components of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy with an emphasis on the importance of building positive relationships with students. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom

Tuesday January 14, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, January 28
 

4:30pm EST

AL Academy: January; Session 4
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, February 4
 

4:30pm EST

Beginner to Board BT Academy- Session 3 (2024-2025)
This academy is for all BTs who are interested in learning more about the National Board process. BTs can come just to learn what is involved and there is no required commitment to start the process. These sessions are appropriate for BTs in any year!

Tuesday February 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, February 5
 

4:30pm EST

BT Literature Study - Book Club (February Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us.

Wednesday February 5, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, February 11
 

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching- Teaching Strategies Part 2 (Spring 2025)
Part 2 will focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) to address cultural differences among students and ways to promote an inclusive learning environment to meet the needs of all learners. We will also suggest ways to implement and support CRT in the classroom. Learn context, supports and strategies concerning the Culturally Responsive Classroom.

Tuesday February 11, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, February 25
 

4:30pm EST

AL Academy: February; Session 5
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Tuesday February 25, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Wednesday, March 5
 

4:30pm EST

BT Literature Study - Book Club (March Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us.

Wednesday March 5, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Online
 
Tuesday, April 8
 

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy: Culturally Responsive Teaching 2.0 (Spring 2025)
This session is an extension of CRP series 1 & 2 which are prerequisites for this course. In this session we will collaborate on various classroom situations and understand the difference between CRP and traditional teaching methods.

Tuesday April 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Wednesday, April 9
 

4:30pm EDT

BT Literature Study - Book Club (April Session)

Books can have a profound impact on our lives, whether it's through fiction or educational texts. Book clubs and studies are valuable tools for professional development, allowing us to deepen our understanding and learn from each other's insights. Every semester, we offer a chance for you to participate in a fantastic book study with us.

Wednesday April 9, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, April 29
 

4:30pm EDT

AL Academy: April; Session 6
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Tuesday April 29, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Tuesday, May 6
 

4:30pm EDT

Beginner to Board BT Academy- Session 4 (2024-2025)
This academy is for all BTs who are interested in learning more about the National Board process. BTs can come just to learn what is involved and there is no required commitment to start the process. These sessions are appropriate for BTs in any year!

Tuesday May 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 
Friday, May 30
 

4:30pm EDT

AL Academy: May; Session 7
Teachers with an Alternative License (Permit to Teach, Emergency License, Residency License, or CTE) are required to receive additional hours of professional learning and licensure support. These sessions will help teachers navigate the licensure process and meet their requirements successfully.

Friday May 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Online
 


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