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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The Hive Mind: Collaborative Learning Day | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

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Wednesday October 8, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Gwendolyn Wilson | [email protected] | Principal; Denise Brammer | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: This day provides a unique opportunity for cross-grade collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and skill-building to enhance teaching and learning across the school.
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 - 3:00pm EDT
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

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

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Pump Up Your Questions | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Open District-Wide | Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

LIMITED

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST

Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Brenda Blue | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: By the end of this session, participants will analyze examples of questions at different DOK levels and create question strands of varying DOK levels to scaffold students to the full rigor of the standard.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Tuesday November 4, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

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

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1:00pm EST

Introduction to IDEA and Exceptional Children's Services | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

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

Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Jennifer Savage | [email protected] | EC Facilitor
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: Round Table Discussions and New Learning About: The 6 Pillars of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Federal Law General characteristices of how disabilities may manifest for students in certain eligibility areas. Understanding IEP's: A guide for General Educaion Teachers: The general education teacher's roles and responsibilities in supporting students with disabilities i.e. IEP Implementation, Participation in IEP Meetings.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): English Learner Services, Exceptional Children, Leadership, MTSS, Team Building, Curriculum and Instruction, Equity, 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
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

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

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1:00pm EST

BEE-yond Recall: Creating DOK 3 and 4 Learning Experiences. | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

LIMITED

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

Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Denise Brammer | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: Participants will deepen their understanding of DOK Levels 3 and 4, analyze classroom tasks and questions, and collaborate to redesign lessons that promote reasoning, problem-solving, and real-world application.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analysis, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers, Test Coordinators

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

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

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Explicit Teaching for priority math standards | Facilitated by Spring Valley Elementary | Bethesda Elementary School; Mentors; Merrick-Moore Elementary School; Oak Grove Elementary School; School Leadership; Spring Valley Elementary | Spring Valley Elemen

LIMITED

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

Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Brenda Blue | [email protected] | Teaching and Learning Coach; Stephanie Brock | [email protected] | District Math Specialist
Location: Spring Valley Elementary Media Center
Description: Using Joint Construction participants will be engaged in explicit teaching strategies.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, MTSS, Team Building, Building Learning System Capacity, Data Analysis, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Spring Valley Elementary Media Center

Mathematics, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade

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