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Durham Public Schools PL
Welcome to the Durham Public Schools Professional Learning Schedule of Professional Learning! Here you will find a comprehensive list of PL sessions occurring throughout our district.

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Venue: Other... New Direction Center clear filter
Wednesday, August 19
 

9:00am EDT

Verbal De-escalation: Sticks & Stones of Language | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services; The Durham Performance Learning Center | Other... New Direction Center
LIMITED
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kendra Suggs-Shealey | [email protected] | Faciltator
Location: Other... New Direction Center
Description: This session explores how language, tone, and word choice can either escalate or de-escalate challenging situations. Participants will learn practical communication strategies to respond calmly, build rapport, reduce conflict, and support positive outcomes when working with students experiencing heightened emotions or challenging behaviors.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Interventionists
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Other... New Direction Center
 


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