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.

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Backward Design Framework | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to use the Backward Design to plan and deliver lessons.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

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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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Educators Handbook: Major vs. Minor | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday September 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Lanisha Hinton | [email protected] | Principal
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will become familiar with reporting student behavior.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday September 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), DPS Adopted Resources, Professional Learning System and Processes

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Suicide Prevention | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Jessica Bryant | [email protected] | Social Worker
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will develop understanding of common mental health challenges and early warning signs of a mental health decline.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday October 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/ACCESS Testing Training | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Alice Bowser | [email protected] | ESL Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will become familiar with the ACCESS test format and how to administer the assessment.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, English Learner Services, Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers, Test Coordinators

Wednesday October 15, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

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

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Small Group Instruction | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday November 19, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Jean Skelton | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will review strategies and resources that can be used for small group instruction.
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: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday November 19, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

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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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/HMH Share-Out | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Thursday December 4, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Jean Skelton | [email protected] | 3rd Grade Teacher; Celeste Royster | [email protected] | Kindergarten Teacher; Tenica Williams | [email protected] | 2nd Grade Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will share out some fun, interactive and engaging ways they use the HMH platform.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Thursday December 4, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

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

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Infinite Campus Part 1 | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday January 14, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to post quarters 1 and 2 grades into Infinite Campus.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday January 14, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Infinite Campus Part 2 | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday January 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Malvola Clark | [email protected] | Teaching & Learning Coach; Charlene Vance-King | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to create assignments in Infinite Campus.
Subject Area(s): Digital Learning Standards
Topic(s): Infinite Campus
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday January 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Digital Learning Standards, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/Inclusive Education | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday February 18, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Marcia Ingram-Turner | [email protected] | EC Facilitator
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Teachers will be able to explore strategies for creating inclusive classrooms and addressing common misconceptions about special education.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday February 18, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

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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Sandy Ridge Elementary/K-5/A+ Training with the Arts | Facilitated by Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School | Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday March 18, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Emily Gilreath | [email protected] | Teacher
Location: Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will be able to implement effective instructional strategies that increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes across content areas through the arts.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Specialists, Teachers

Wednesday March 18, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sandy Ridge Elementary School Media Center

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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