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.

8:00am EDT

R.N. Harris Welcome Back Meeting | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Catherine Lucas | [email protected] | Principal; Chakela Boney | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | Instructional Coach
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: General overview of school expectations for the 25-26 school year.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Team Building, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday August 18, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

Arts, 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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8:00am EDT

R.N. Harris-A+ Essentials Workshop | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Monday September 22, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Monica Unger | [email protected] | Art Coordinator
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: Information on how to integrate A+ Essentials into the class room. How it support creative connection. and meaningful learning in our school.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Monday September 22, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

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1:00pm EDT

R.N. Harris-Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Chakela Boney | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: This session will explore the Explicit Teaching Model and how it strengthens literacy instruction. Teachers will learn to plan lessons with clear modeling, guided practice, and independent application to ensure all students build confidence and mastery in reading and writing.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

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

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3:00pm EST

R.N. Harris-DOK Questioning | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Wednesday November 12, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: Explore how Depth of Knowledge (DOK) questions can deepen student thinking and boost classroom rigor. Learn practical strategies to design and implement questions across all four DOK levels
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday November 12, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
R. N. Harris Elementary School

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

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12:00pm EST

R.N. Harris-Empowering Educators: Leveraging Panorama Data & Supporting Military-Connected Students | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Queen Pryor | [email protected] | School Counselor; Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | MTSS Facilitator; Keomi Dunn | [email protected] | Social Worker
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: This session equips RN Harris staff to use Panorama survey data for tiered student support and to understand Purple Star program initiatives for military-connected students. Educators will learn how to interpret data, apply interventions, and access resources to support all learners.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
R. N. Harris Elementary School

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Data Analysis

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1:00pm EST

Explict Teaching: Model and Deconstruct in Elem Math/Science | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | Open District-Wide | R. N. Harris Elementary School

Monday February 16, 2026 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Shaniqua Hood | [email protected] | TLC; Sparkle Howard | [email protected] | TLC
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: Understand plan for and implement the model and deconstruct componenet of explicit teaching.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Strategy-Based for any content
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 1:00pm - 3:30pm EST
R. N. Harris Elementary School

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

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1:00am EDT

R.N. Harris - EOG Testing Meeting | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

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

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Chakela Boney | [email protected] | Testing Coordinator; Shaniqua D Hood | [email protected] | Back Up Testing Coordinator
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: This session will review End‑of‑Grade (EOG) testing expectations, including procedures, timelines, roles, and testing protocols for all staff.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
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 1:00am - 3:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

*None (Non-Instructional), Assessment for Learning

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1:00pm EDT

R.N.Harris-EOY Reading and Math Strategies | Facilitated by R.N. Harris Elementary School | R.N. Harris Elementary School | R. N. Harris Elementary School

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

R. N. Harris Elementary School

Presenters: Shaniqua D Hood | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: R. N. Harris Elementary School
Description: In this session, educators will analyze end‑of‑year reading and math data to reflect on instructional practices and student progress. The discussion will focus on key takeaways, successful strategies, and implications for future instruction.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Interventionists, Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
R. N. Harris Elementary School

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

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