Durham Public Schools PL: Full Schedule

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

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

3:00pm EDT

Panorama 101 | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School library

Monday October 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School library

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School library
Description: Participants will explore the Panorama platform.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday October 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School library

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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9:00am EST

I-Ready Platform | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School library

Thursday November 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST

Parkwood Elementary School library

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School library
Description: Participants will explore the i-Ready platform.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Thursday November 13, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Parkwood Elementary School library

Strategy-Based for any content, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

The Learning Centers Experience | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

LIMITED

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Parkwood Elementary School library

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | Facilitate; Dr. Jessica Perry | [email protected] | Presenter; Cynthia Nnaemeka | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Main focus is on learning centers: HMH-Reading, Math, Small Group Teacher Lead, Sensory, and STEM.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School library

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EST

The Butterfly Effect | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Parkwood Elementary School library

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Explicit Instruction-Teaching Origami of a butterfly using the "I do, we do, you do" method.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Parkwood Elementary School library

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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8:00am EST

Lesson Planning for Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

LIMITED

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST

Parkwood Elementary School library

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy Lent | [email protected] | TLC; Dr. Perry | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Teachers will be planning lessons and incorporating explicit instruction and DOK.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday February 16, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am EST
Parkwood Elementary School library

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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3:00pm EDT

UFLI Data Decisions, Tracking & UFLI in Action | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

Monday March 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School library

Presenters: Alyssia Dais | [email protected] | Literacy Specialist
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: Participants will explore how to use student data from DIBELS 8 and the LETRS Reading Survey to determine starting points for UFLI Foundations instruction. Educators will gain an understanding of UFLI components, lesson structure, and implementation routines through a guided lesson walkthrough. The session will equip teachers and instructional assistants with practical strategies and resources to plan, deliver, and track effective foundational skills instruction.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistants, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Teachers

Monday March 9, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School library

ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

Lesson Planning for Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Library

LIMITED

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Parkwood Elementary School library

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Randy J Lent | [email protected] | TLC
Location: Parkwood Elementary School Library
Description: This professional learning session focuses on strengthening teachers’ understanding and implementation of explicit instruction to improve student outcomes. During the session, teachers will explore the components of explicit instruction, including clear learning objectives, modeling (I Do), guided practice (We Do), and independent application (You Do).
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Parkwood Elementary School library

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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