Loading…
Durham Public Schools PL
Attending this event?
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.
Staff Development Center [clear filter]
Tuesday, July 11
 

10:00am EDT

 
Monday, August 21
 

8:30am EDT

District BT Mentors BOY Planning Retreat
Beginning of Year Mentor Planning and Work Session

Monday August 21, 2023 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, August 22
 

10:30am EDT

District BT Mentors BOY Planning Retreat Day 2
Beginning of Year Mentor Planning and Work Session

Tuesday August 22, 2023 10:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, August 24
 

9:00am EDT

EOY Mentor Work Session
EOY Mentor Work Session

Thursday August 24, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, September 12
 

1:30pm EDT

Traditional School Year Individual Reading Plans: Train the Trainer - Coaches and MTSS Facilitators
Coaches and MTSS Facilitators will attend a Train the Trainer session on Individual Reading Plans (IRPs). IRPs are required by DPI to target student needs based on benchmark mCLASS data. Participants will receive information and materials to facilitate training with their school teams and support implementation of the developed IRPs.

Tuesday September 12, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, September 13
 

9:00am EDT

September Mentor PLC
September Mentor PLC

Wednesday September 13, 2023 9:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center

3:30pm EDT

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS Coordinators Meeting
We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS Coordinator PL Session Kick-Off

Wednesday September 13, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, September 21
 

12:30pm EDT

Unit 5 LETRS PLC Training for Coaches
During the PLC, coaches will connect and collaborate with their peers to process new learning from the Volume 2 unit; identify connections between LETRS and DPS curriculums, assessments, and processes; practice coaching instructional routines from LETRS, and receive ready to use materials to facilitate the LETRS PLC at their schools.

Thursday September 21, 2023 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Monday, September 25
 

9:00am EDT

Elevating Students' Critical Thinking and Metacognition Skills in a Secondary Math Classroom by Facilitating Meaningful Discourse and Posing Purposeful Questions (Location: SDC Room M8)

Centering mathematical discourse in your lessons promotes students' critical thinking and metacognition. Elevate the discourse in your math classrooms by formulating thoughtful questions and anticipating student responses using the Reveal Math resources.

Monday September 25, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, October 11
 

9:00am EDT

October Mentor PLC
October Mentor PLC

Wednesday October 11, 2023 9:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, October 17
 

12:30pm EDT

Magnet Coordinators Meeting

The monthly Magnet Coordinators Meeting is an essential forum for coordinators to receive updates and the latest information on school-based academic programs and professional learning. It is a platform for leadership development, strategic planning, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Tuesday October 17, 2023 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, October 26
 

8:00am EDT

Literacy Spark Network-
Coaches will study and reflect on mCLASS data to increase student growth and proficiency of reading

Thursday October 26, 2023 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Staff Development Center

12:00pm EDT

Unit 6 LETRS PLC Training for Coaches
During the PLC, coaches will connect and collaborate with their peers to process new learning from the Volume 2 unit; identify connections between LETRS and DPS curriculums, assessments, and processes; practice coaching instructional routines from LETRS, and receive ready to use materials to facilitate the LETRS PLC at their schools.

Thursday October 26, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, November 8
 

9:00am EST

November Mentor PLC
November Mentor PLC

Wednesday November 8, 2023 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, November 16
 

8:00am EST

Literacy Spark Network-
Coaches will study and reflect on mCLASS data to increase student growth and proficiency of reading

Thursday November 16, 2023 8:00am - 11:00pm EST
Staff Development Center

12:30pm EST

Unit 7 LETRS PLC Training for Coaches
During the PLC, coaches will connect and collaborate with their peers to process new learning from the Volume 2 unit; identify connections between LETRS and DPS curriculums, assessments, and processes; practice coaching instructional routines from LETRS, and receive ready to use materials to facilitate the LETRS PLC at their schools.

Thursday November 16, 2023 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Saturday, November 18
 

9:00am EST

A Plus Test Prep for Pearson/Praxis

Participants attend a Praxis II/Pearson Preparation course designed to meet the following objectives: 1. Introduce teachers to the structure and general content of the Praxis II/Pearson Assessments. 2. Present common question types and formats, including ways to identify and strategies for answering. 3. Provide instruction in assessing content knowledge. 4. Lead teachers in using this assessment to develop a personalized study plan. 5. Provide opportunities for teachers to (a) practice Praxis II/Pearson Assessments questions in their specific content areas; (b) get feedback on their practice; (c) develop a plan of action based on the feedback; (d) learn test-taking strategies. Participants will be asked to participate in a planning survey beforehand for the purposes of gleaning information that will help our staff tailor the PD to meet their needs and can receive e-support from their learning coach until their exam

Saturday November 18, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am EST
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, December 12
 

4:30pm EST

BT Academy Roundtable (Fall)
Beginning teachers are provided a space to have conversation about specific problems of practice, identify productive solutions and share knowledge tips and techniques that will improve teaching and learning. A problem and solution protocol will be used to facilitate the discussion.

Tuesday December 12, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, December 14
 

8:00am EST

Coaches Literacy Spark Network-
Coaches will study and reflect on mCLASS data to increase student growth and proficiency of reading

Thursday December 14, 2023 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Staff Development Center
 
Friday, December 15
 

9:00am EST

December Mentor PLC
December Mentor PLC

Friday December 15, 2023 9:00am - 1:30pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, January 10
 

9:00am EST

January Mentor PLC
January Mentor PLC

Wednesday January 10, 2024 9:00am - 1:30pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Friday, January 12
 

9:00am EST

ESL Biology Teachers - Sheltered Biology PLC Planning Day
ESL Biology teachers will meet as a PLC to discuss current best practices and make a plan for the development of resources.

Friday January 12, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, January 17
 

3:30pm EST

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS Coordinators Meeting--January 2024

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS Coordinator PL Semester Kick-Off--Focusing on learning, collaborating and reflecting.

Wednesday January 17, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Monday, January 29
 

8:30am EST

Process Managers PD

Work/support session for Process Managers.

Monday January 29, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EST
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, February 14
 

8:30am EST

February Mentor PLC

February Mentor PLC

Wednesday February 14, 2024 8:30am - 1:30pm EST
Staff Development Center

9:00am EST

February Mentor PLC

February Mentor PLC

Wednesday February 14, 2024 9:00am - 1:00pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, February 22
 

8:00am EST

Coaches Literacy Spark Network-
Coaches will study and reflect on mCLASS data to increase student growth and proficiency of reading

Thursday February 22, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Staff Development Center
 
Monday, February 26
 

10:00am EST

Process Managers PD

The session will guide and support school process manager's as they compile and upload evidence for fully implemented objectives in Indistar. Session will be facilitated by DPI NC Star regional representative, Michael Taranto.

Monday February 26, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, February 29
 

8:00am EST

Coaches Literacy Spark Network-
Coaches will study and reflect on mCLASS data to increase student growth and proficiency of reading

Thursday February 29, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EST
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, March 13
 

9:00am EDT

March Mentor PLC
March Mentor PLC

Wednesday March 13, 2024 9:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center

4:30pm EDT

BT Academy Roundtable (Spring)
Beginning teachers are provided a space to have conversation about specific problems of practice, identify productive solutions and share knowledge tips and techniques that will improve teaching and learning. A problem and solution protocol will be used to facilitate the discussion.

Wednesday March 13, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, March 14
 

8:00am EDT

Coaches Literacy Spark Network-
Coaches will study and reflect on mCLASS data to increase student growth and proficiency of reading

Thursday March 14, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Staff Development Center

1:00pm EDT

Coaches SPARK Network - Culturally Responsive Practices (March)
Coaches will work as a PLC to research CRP and identify effective practices to build teacher capacity in order to increase student achievement by utilizing identified practices.

Thursday March 14, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Monday, April 1
 

8:00am EDT

Building Services Staff - OSHA 10 Training Day 1 of 2

Participants will work on what it takes to gain OSHA 10 certification.This is day 1 of 2.

Monday April 1, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, April 10
 

9:00am EDT

April Mentor PLC
April Mentor PLC

Wednesday April 10, 2024 9:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, April 11
 

8:00am EDT

Coaches Literacy Spark Network-
Coaches will study and reflect on mCLASS data to increase student growth and proficiency of reading

Thursday April 11, 2024 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, May 29
 

8:00am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 1
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Wednesday May 29, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, May 30
 

8:00am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 2
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Friday, May 31
 

8:00am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 3
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Friday May 31, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Monday, June 3
 

8:30am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 4
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Monday June 3, 2024 8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, June 4
 

8:30am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 5
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Tuesday June 4, 2024 8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Wednesday, June 5
 

8:30am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 6
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Wednesday June 5, 2024 8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, June 6
 

8:30am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 7
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Thursday June 6, 2024 8:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Friday, June 7
 

8:30am EDT

District BT Mentor EOY Planning Retreat Day 8
End of the year planning and work sessions.

Friday June 7, 2024 8:30am - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, November 7
 

4:30pm EST

BT Academy Roundtable (Fall 2024)
Beginning teachers are provided a space to have conversation about specific problems of practice, identify productive solutions and share knowledge tips and techniques that will improve teaching and learning. A problem and solution protocol will be used to facilitate the discussion.

Thursday November 7, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, November 19
 

4:30pm EST

BT Academy: Classroom Management 2.0
For beginning teachers who have completed the Introduction to Classroom Management series, we invite you to Classroom Management 2.0. We will delve more deeply into problems of practice and successes in your classroom in this roundtable-style discussion session.

Tuesday November 19, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Staff Development Center

4:30pm EST

Fall 2024 BT Academy: Classroom Management 2.0
For BTs who have completed the BT Academy Classroom Management Series, please join us for a deeper dive into problems of practice and successes in your classroom in this roundtable-style conversation.

Tuesday November 19, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Tuesday, March 4
 

4:30pm EST

BT Academy Roundtable (Spring 2025)
Beginning teachers are provided a space to have conversation about specific problems of practice, identify productive solutions and share knowledge tips and techniques that will improve teaching and learning. A problem and solution protocol will be used to facilitate the discussion.

Tuesday March 4, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Staff Development Center
 
Thursday, March 6
 

4:30pm EST

2024-2025 Spring BT Academy: Classroom Management 2.0
For beginning teachers who have completed the Introduction to Classroom Management series, we invite you to Classroom Management 2.0. We will delve more deeply into problems of practice and successes in your classroom in this roundtable-style discussion session.

Thursday March 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
Staff Development Center
 


Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
  • Advanced Academics-AIG
  • Arts
  • Assessments-Data-Accountability
  • Beginning Teachers
  • Budgeting
  • Building Learning System Capacity
  • Classified (Non-Instructional)
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Communication Skills
  • CTE
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Customer Service
  • Data Analysis
  • Digital Teaching and Learning
  • Dual Language Instruction
  • ELA
  • English Learner Services
  • Equity
  • Exceptional Children
  • Fiscal Responsibility
  • Global Languages
  • Health
  • Healthful Living
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Instructional Assistants
  • Leadership
  • Math
  • Media Coordinators
  • MTSS
  • National Board Certification
  • Operations
  • Outdoor Learning
  • PowerSchool
  • Professional Learning System and Processes
  • School Audits
  • School Counselors
  • School Nutrition Services
  • Science
  • Social Emotional
  • Social Studies
  • Student Wellness and Advocacy
  • Team Building
  • World Languages