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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: Staff Development Center M9 clear filter
Tuesday, May 27
 

9:00am EDT

MTSS District Leadership Team | Facilitated by Student Support Services | | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday May 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: [email protected]
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Planning and support for DPS MTSS Implementation.
Subject Area(s): Arts, Global Languages, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE, ELA
Topic(s): MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades:
Targeted Roles: Leadership
Tuesday May 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Monday, June 2
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 1 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Monday June 2, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 1
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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
Monday June 2, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, June 3
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 2 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 2
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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 June 3, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, June 4
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 3 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 3
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, June 5
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 4 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 4
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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
Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Monday, June 9
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 5 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Monday June 9, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 5
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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
Monday June 9, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, June 10
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 6 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday June 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 6
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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 June 10, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, June 12
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 7 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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
Thursday June 12, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Friday, June 13
 

8:30am EDT

Mentor Retreat Day 8 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Terry Phillips | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Mentor Retreat Day 8
Subject Area(s): Mathematics
Topic(s): Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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
Friday June 13, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, July 10
 

1:00pm EDT

Equity 101 (Amplified): Transforming School & Classroom Culture Through Equitable Learning Environments | Facilitated by Equity | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | Equity Affairs
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Articulate a district wide, common understanding of equity and its impact on student outcomes; Identify the historical root causes of systemic inequities; Reduce the impact of implicit bias by understanding the urgency of  building inclusive relationships.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional, Communication Skills, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
  *None (Non-Instructional), Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, Social Emotional, Communication Skills, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
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Thursday, July 17
 

1:00pm EDT

What School Administrators Need to Know and Be Able to do to Support Beginning and Alternatively Licensed Teachers | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | School Leadership | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Laura Soldevilla | [email protected] | Beginning Teacher Mentor
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: In this session participants will learn about legal and policy driven requirements.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Beginning Teachers
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, August 5
 

1:00pm EDT

Modeling Equitable Practices with Culturally Responsive Teaching | Facilitated by Equity | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | Equity Affairs
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: This session focuses on sharing instructional strategies that promote access and opportunity for all students and also encourage participants to consider the factors that influence culturally responsive instruction.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals
Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
  *None (Non-Instructional), Culturally Responsive Practices, Increased Rigor, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
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Monday, August 11
 

8:30am EDT

New Coach Onboarding | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
Monday August 11, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Presenters: Beth Spataro | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: New Coaches will learn the DPS Transformational Coaching Model
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Coaches
Monday August 11, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, August 19
 

9:00am EDT

Option 2: Beginning of Grade 3 (BOG3)- Traditional Calendar Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: To provide training for school-based staff on the administration of Beginning-of-Grade 3 ELA/Reading Assessment (BOG3).
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

1:30pm EDT

Option 2: Fall RtA- Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the Fall Read-to-Achieve Alternate Assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday August 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9

2:30pm EDT

Option 2: Grade 3 Portfolio - Traditional Calendar and Year-Round Elementary Schools | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday August 19, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: To ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio throughout the school year.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 3rd Grade, *None (Non-Instructional), 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators
Tuesday August 19, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Saturday, September 6
 

9:00am EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff: First Aid/CPR | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Saturday September 6, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: William Palmer | [email protected] | Elementary Program Specialist; Brenda Murphy -Burrow | [email protected] | Support Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: The purpose of the courses in the First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies, and to know how to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Leads, Managers
Saturday September 6, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, September 10
 

10:00am EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Community Engagement: Making the Most of Our Connections | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Wednesday September 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kesha Crumblin | [email protected] | Elementary Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Attendees will learn what community engagement is, the key aspects of community engagement, and the benefits of community engagement within an afterschool program. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in hand-on- activities to gauge their present level of community engagement. Attendees will work together to find resources in the triangle community.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers
Wednesday September 10, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Staff Development Center M9

12:30pm EDT

New Principal/ Assistant Principal Orientation | Facilitated by School Leadership | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center m9
Wednesday September 10, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Presenters: Dr. William Logan | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kecia Rogers | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Kim Ferrell | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent; Dr. Julie Spencer | [email protected] | Assistant Superintendent
Location: Staff Development Center m9
Description: New Principals and Assistant Principals will experience: -Brief, targeted overviews from each district department -Practical guidance on key processes, timelines, who to contact, and supports -Collaborative discussions and case-based problem solving with district leadership and peers -Time for Q&A and on-the-spot troubleshooting
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content, Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals
Wednesday September 10, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, September 16
 

6:30pm EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Community Engagement: Making the Most of Our Connections | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday September 16, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kesha Crumblin | [email protected] | Elementary Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Attendees will learn what community engagement is, the key aspects of community engagement, and the benefits of community engagement within an afterschool program. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in hand-on- activities to gauge their present level of community engagement. Attendees will work together to find resources in the triangle community.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers
Tuesday September 16, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Friday, September 26
 

8:00am EDT

New Coach Onboarding DAY 2 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Presenters: Beth Spataro | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: New Coaches will learn the DPS Transformational Coaching Model, focusing on Data systems and the coaching cycle
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Saturday, October 18
 

9:00am EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff: First Aid/CPR | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Saturday October 18, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: William Palmer | [email protected] | Elementary Program Specialist; Crystal Douglas | [email protected] | Middle School Program Specialist; Alicia Albright | [email protected] | Support Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: The purpose of the courses in the First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies, and to know how to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Leads, Managers
Saturday October 18, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, October 22
 

1:00pm EDT

DPS Psychologist PLC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Wednesday October 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Julie Anderson | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Laura Echols | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Andrew Paschal | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Departmental updates, teaming strategies, intervention development, eligibility review, data analysis.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Psychologists
Wednesday October 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, November 13
 

1:00pm EST

DPS Psychologists PLC | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday November 13, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Julie Anderson | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Andrew Paschal | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Laura Echols | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Team learning
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Team Building, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Psychologists
Thursday November 13, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Saturday, November 15
 

10:00am EST

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff: First Aid/CPR | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Saturday November 15, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Brenda Murphy Burrow | [email protected] | Support Manager; Alicia Albright | [email protected] | Support Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: The purpose of the courses in the First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies, and to know how to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Leads, Managers
Saturday November 15, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Wednesday, December 17
 

3:15pm EST

Schools on the Rise: Session 2 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
Wednesday December 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm EST
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Principals will come together and create an implemention plan for 1 instructional driver.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals
Wednesday December 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, January 15
 

10:00am EST

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Are We Leading In Excellence | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday January 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Latasha Holmes | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: In this workshop participants will engage in leadership demonstrations that will give insight on how to lead in excellence within our afterschool programs.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers
Thursday January 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Staff Development Center M9

3:30pm EST

Session 2: Disaggregating Discipline Data for Equity (Data with Dignity: Using Equity-Centered Inquiry to Drive Change) | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday January 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: LaVerne Mattocks-Perry | [email protected] | Student Support Services; Melissa Watson | [email protected] | Student Support Services; Keaundra Robinson | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs; Gradesa Lockhart | [email protected] | Student Support Services
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: This interactive session helps educators and school system leaders connect the dots between perception, policy, and place. Participants examine how their own mental models are shaped by broader social norms—and how those patterns influence who teaches, who learns, and who thrives. Using Educators Handbook and Panorama discipline dashboards, participants will surface patterns, question assumptions, and strengthen their ability to lead equity-centered, restorative change.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional), Leadership
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)
Thursday January 15, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
  *None (Non-Instructional), Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
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Thursday, February 5
 

3:30pm EST

Schools on the Rise: Session 3 | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center M9
Thursday February 5, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Principals will come together and create an implemention plan for 1 instructional driver.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals
Thursday February 5, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Monday, February 9
 

10:00am EST

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Observing/Recording Children's Behaviors | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Monday February 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Kristi Forte | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager; Shanita Mayo | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Observing/Recording Children's Behaviors is an essential part of understanding their development, guiding instructions and supporting positive outcomes in an afterschool classroom.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers
Monday February 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, February 24
 

1:30pm EST

Student Safety Assessment and Crisis Support Refresher For School Psychologists | Facilitated by Student Support Services | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday February 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Tomeka Ward-Satterfield | [email protected] | Director of SWA
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Student Safety Assessment and Crisis Support Refresher For School Psychologists
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Health and Safety, Safety, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy
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: Psychologists
Tuesday February 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Staff Development Center M9
 
Thursday, March 12
 

6:30pm EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Play with Purpose: Using Games to Build Social Emotional Skills | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Thursday March 12, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Dominique Taylor | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: In this workshop staff will learn that board games are a fun and helpful way for children to learn and grow. They do more than just entertain. Board games boost cognitive skills, enhance social skills and promote emotional growth in children.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning, Communication Skills, Curriculum and Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers
Thursday March 12, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Tuesday, April 14
 

10:00am EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff - Great Leadership | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Tuesday April 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Bonnie Daye | [email protected] | Afterschool Site Manager
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: In this workshop staff will learn the 12 essential traits of leadership and how to lead your employees as a manager.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Leadership, Communication Skills
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers
Tuesday April 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Friday, April 24
 

1:00pm EDT

DPS Psychologist PLC April 24, 1-3 | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Friday April 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Laura Echols | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist; Andrew Paschal | [email protected] | Co-lead psychologist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: Departmental updates, teaming strategies, intervention development, eligibility review, data analysis.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability, Culturally Responsive Practices, Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 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: Psychologists
Friday April 24, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 
Saturday, May 16
 

9:00am EDT

Community ED Before and Afterschool Staff: First Aid/CPR | Facilitated by Community Education | Community Education | Staff Development Center M9
LIMITED
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: William Palmer | [email protected] | Elementary Program Specialist; Crystal Douglas | [email protected] | Secondary Program Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center M9
Description: The purpose of the courses in the First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies, and to know how to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Safety
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Leads, Managers
Saturday May 16, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center M9
 


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