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.

9:00am EDT

Explicit Teaching with Reveal Math & ALEKS (6-12) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M7

LIMITED

Thursday July 10, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Staff Development Center M7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Alina Castillo | [email protected] | 6-12 Math Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: Participants will explore how the Model for Explicit Teaching can be intentionally embedded within daily math instruction using the Math Reveal curriculum resources.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Increased Rigor, Leadership, Assessment for Learning, Building Learning System Capacity, Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Effective Feedback Strategies, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Coaches, Principals

Thursday July 10, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Staff Development Center M7

Mathematics, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade

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9:00am EDT

MTSS Facilitators Monthly PD (Year Round) | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Student Support Services | Staff Development Center M7

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center M7

Presenters: Felicia Sledge | [email protected] | MTSS Specialist; Amy Miller | [email protected] | IABS Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: MTSS-Fs will gather with the IABS Department for professional development and implementation support.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
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: Facilitators

Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M7

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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10:20am EDT

Attendance: Reset. September 2025 Leadership Meeting | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M7

Wednesday September 3, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am EDT

Staff Development Center M7

Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | Coordinator; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: Purpose: Reset expectations and provide supports based on school needs. Focus: Build shared understanding of DPS expectations, connect to Strategic Plan metrics, and clarify immediate next steps leaders should take at the school level.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: Assistant Principals, Principals

Wednesday September 3, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am EDT
Staff Development Center M7

*None (Non-Instructional), Leadership

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2:00pm EDT

Attendance: Refocus. Reignite September 2025 Leadership Meeting | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M7

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center M7

Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director; Priscilla Thompson | [email protected] | Coordinator; Laverne Mattocks Perry | [email protected] | Sr. Exec. Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: Attendance Afternoon Deep Dive (Monitoring & Accountability): o Unpack what it takes to earn a “4” in the DPS attendance accountability framework. o Share processes for monitoring attendance consistently and effectively. o Guide leaders through planning next steps to strengthen attendance intervention systems.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership
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: Assistant Principals, Principals

Wednesday September 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M7

*None (Non-Instructional), Leadership

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8:30am EDT

One day Restorative Practices for Educators | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M7

LIMITED

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director; Gradesa Lockhart | [email protected] | Director; Ericka Boone | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: This session is open to any educator wishing to learn more or refresh their knowledge about the Restorative Practices Framework. Topics covered will be Circles, affective statements, restorative questions and fair process.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday September 22, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M7

*None (Non-Instructional), Social Emotional

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12:30pm EDT

District Magnet Coordinators Meeting | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Career Technical Education; Magnet Programs | Staff Development Center M7

LIMITED

Monday October 20, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center M7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Presenter; Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Presenter; Kengie Bass | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: Monthly PD for those tasked with marketing, recruitment, and lottery work
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Monday October 20, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M7

*None (Non-Instructional), Leadership, Communication Skills

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8:30am EST

One day Restorative Practices overview for Educators | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M7

LIMITED

Tuesday March 3, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST

Staff Development Center M7

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Amy Miller | [email protected] | Director; Laverne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Senior Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center M7
Description: This session will cover the basics of Restorative Practices for all educators. The session will introduce the framework, how to use affective statements, how to conduct tier 1 circles and how to effectively use restorative conversations to repair harm.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Tuesday March 3, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M7

*None (Non-Instructional), MTSS

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Durham Public Schools PL

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