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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: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD clear filter
Thursday, August 14
 

5:00am EDT

Driver Education Teacher Certification | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Open District-Wide | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
Thursday August 14, 2025 5:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Presenters: Robin Derr | [email protected] | DPS Driver Education Coordinator
Location: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
Description: This course covers Defensive Driving, Driving Rules and Regulations as written in the NCDMV manual, Teaching Methods for classroom and behind the wheel, NC Motor Vehicle Law, Commercial Driving School Requirements, Auto Insurance, Insurance for commercial school operation, NC Safe Roads Act, Requirements for Driver Education in NC, Topic Presentation (practicum), Behind the Wheel correct techniques, Miller Road Test preparation, Behind the wheel practicum. Classroom dates: Zoom class 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on these dates: July 8,9,10, 15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30,31 August 5,6,7,12,13,14
Subject Area(s): Healthful Living
Topic(s): Health and Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Thursday August 14, 2025 5:00am - 8:00pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
 
Monday, June 15
 

9:00am EDT

Southern HS MTSS Planning | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
LIMITED
Monday June 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | Specialist; Christina Richardson | [email protected] | Specialist; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
Description: This session is provided for Southern HS's administrative team in order to plan for successful MTSS implementation in 26-27 school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals
Monday June 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
 
Tuesday, August 18
 

8:00am EDT

KO26 ESL Teacher Kickoff 2026-27, Traditional Calendar Schools | Facilitated by English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
LIMITED
Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director of English Learner Services; Wendi Love | [email protected] | ESL Instructional Facilitator, Secondary; Katie McClure | [email protected] | ESL Instructional Facilitator, Elementary; Courtney Chavez | [email protected] | ESL Coordinator
Location: Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
Description: ESL teachers at traditional calendar schools will reconnect to review data, design schedules, and plan instruction. Teachers will also receive updates on testing accommodations, ML plans, and initial testing schedules.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Topic(s): English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm EDT
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD
 


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