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

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.
Venue: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria clear filter
Monday, July 14
 

7:30am EDT

Pearsontown Year-Round Elementary Retreat | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
LIMITED
Monday July 14, 2025 7:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Asia Cunningham | [email protected] | Principal; Dr. Katherine Blackburn | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Ronnie Geter | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Jackeline Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal Intern; Ashley McRae | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: This session is to set clear goals for the 25-26 school year for all staff. Staff can expect to reflect on the previous school years performance and dive deep into the new school year as we embark on "The Panda Experience: Lead. Impact. Reflect." Doing this work Together is better!
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, MTSS, Team Building, Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Equity
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Data Managers, Secretaries, Teachers
Monday July 14, 2025 7:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
  Digital Learning Standards, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade |   Global Languages, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade |   Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade |   Science, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade |   Social Studies, 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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Wednesday, February 25
 

6:30pm EST

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Behavior Techniques for Busy Kids | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
FILLING
Wednesday February 25, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters: Sonia Hodges | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: In this workshop staff will learn behavior techniques on how to work with busy students in their programs.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers
Wednesday February 25, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
 
Tuesday, March 3
 

8:00am EST

Leveraging DOK to Strengthen 4th Quarter Spiraling & Assessment Readiness | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Tuesday March 3, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Presenters: Sparkle Howard | [email protected] | TLC; Ashley McRae | [email protected] | Principal Intern/Coach; LaTish Edwards | [email protected] | Coach; Jackeline Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: Teachers will Understand DOK Levels 1–4 Create DOK-leveled questions aligned to your focus standards Collaborate vertically across grade levels Draft a focused 4th quarter spiral plan
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Leads, Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Tuesday March 3, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria

1:00pm EST

4th Quarter Spiraling & Assessment Readiness | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Jackeline Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: Draft a focused 4th quarter spiral plan
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers
Tuesday March 3, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
 
Wednesday, April 29
 

1:00pm EDT

Let’s Get Data Lit: Finding the Wins & the Work (Pearsontown Only) | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Sparkle Howard | [email protected] | TLC; Latish Edwards | [email protected] | 2-3 coach; Ashley Mcrae | [email protected] | 4-5 coach; Jackeline Sanchez | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: K-2 will be using their Mclass and Iready data, 3-5 will use their benchmark data to plan forsmall group instruction and power hour.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pearsontown Elementary School Cafeteria
 


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