Durham Public Schools PL

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.

If you are looking for on-demand PL, click here to view the DPS Asynchronous PL Course Catalog.

9:00am EDT

Leadership Summer Learning Series: Explicit Teaching using StudySync Resources (6-12) | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | School Leadership | Staff Development Center TBD

Tuesday July 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Beth Spataro | [email protected] | Secondary Literacy Specialist; Heidi Perez | [email protected] | Secondary Literacy Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Know and understand how StudySync Reading Routine resources support explicit teaching with teacher and student supports and resources Explore explicit teaching supports in StudySync
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening
Targeted Instructional Grades: 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Assistant Principals, Principals

Tuesday July 29, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Staff Development Center TBD

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

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3:30pm EDT

We Are KINGS/We Are QUEENS/We Are ROYALTY Coordinator Meeting (September 2025) | Facilitated by Equity | Equity | Staff Development Center TBD

Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Staff Development Center TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Iwinosa Idahor | [email protected] | Equity Affairs
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Monthly KINGS/QUEENS/ROYALTY meeting geared towards providing coordinators with updates, resources and learning opportunities for optimal programming and improving student outcomes.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Equity, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD

*None (Non-Instructional), Coaching and Mentoring, Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional, Student Wellness and Advocacy, Team Building, Equity, Student-Centered Learning

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2:00pm EST

Reflecting and Monitoring the School Improvement Plan: Elevating Data and Student Voice | Facilitated by School Leadership | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Wednesday November 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Ashley Stephens | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: This session will guid leaders in using key metrics and student voice to reflect on and monitor the effectiveness of their School Improvement Plans
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday November 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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2:00pm EST

Learning from Community Schools: Principal Practices to Foster Family & Community Involvement | Facilitated by School Leadership | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Wednesday November 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:01pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Linda Tugurian | [email protected] | Executive Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: This session will support principals in leading Community Schools
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Data Analysis
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday November 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:01pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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8:30am EST

EC Module 2: Child Find: The intersection of EC/MTSS/504, When and When not to Refer and Test | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Monday November 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Kristin Bell | [email protected] | Executive Director; Melissa Watson | [email protected] | Director of Student Support Services
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: This session will unpack Child Find responsibilities and hwo they intersect with MTSS
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Exceptional Children, MTSS
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Leads, Social Workers, Facilitators, Psychologists, School Counselors

Monday November 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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2:00pm EST

AIG • EC • ESL: A Unified Scene: Leading for Inclusive Growth | Facilitated by Advanced Academics-AIG | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center tbd

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Laura Parrott | [email protected] | Director; Sashi Rayasam | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center tbd
Description: Learn how AIG, EC, and ESL services work together to support all learners through differentiation and strong core curricular resources.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Advanced Academics-AIG, English Learner Services
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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2:00pm EST

Digging Deeper into Our Growth-Focused Tiering System | Facilitated by CISS: Continuous Improvement and School Support | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Ashley Stephens | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Take a deeper look at each tiering metric and the supports available to enhance performance. This collaborative session, led jointly with Research & Accountability, Human Resources, and Student Support Services, will help leaders understand both the data and the supports behind each indicator.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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2:00pm EST

I Do, We Do, You Discover: Knowledge- Building for Reading Growth | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center tbd

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Amanda Bower | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center tbd
Description: Elementary students need a strong vocabulary and background knowledge to think deeply about text. This session shows principals how Mystery Science and other free Discovery Learning tools anchor explicit teaching and boost DOK 2–3 thinking through short, high-engagement investigations.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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2:00pm EST

Reading Plus: Lighting the Path for Literacy Acceleration | Facilitated by CISS: Continuous Improvement and School Support | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center tbd

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Heidi_Perez | [email protected] | Specialist
Location: Staff Development Center tbd
Description: Explore how Reading Plus, paired with explicit teaching, strengthens reading stamina, comprehension, and growth.
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Principals

Wednesday December 3, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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1:30pm EST

High School Leads: Working with Adults | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Thursday December 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Articulate the principles of Andragogy and how it applies to your role. Utilize foundational tools, protocols, and language to lead adults
Subject Area(s): Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.)
Topic(s): Coaching and Mentoring
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Social Workers

Thursday December 11, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Skill-Based Instruction (OTs‚ PTs‚ etc.), Leadership

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8:30am EST

Explicit Teaching: Joint Construction vs. Supported Practice | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Tuesday January 20, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Participants will gain an overview of Explicit Teaching components Joint Construction and Supported Practice, and learn to incorporate both into lesson planning.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Student-Centered Learning
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 January 20, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, 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

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1:00pm EST

Designing High Quality Professional Learning | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Tuesday February 17, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Staff Development Center TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Learn to design high quality instruction for Adult Learners
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Leads, Assistant Principals, Principals, Specialists

Tuesday February 17, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Staff Development Center TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

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3:00pm EDT

Leadership Retreat Professional Learning Facilitator Best Practices | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Thursday May 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Presenters will learn the expectations for presenting at Leadership Retreat, practice key facilitator moves and get feedback on their engagement strategies. Come with your presentation drafts ready to share.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors

Thursday May 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

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9:00am EDT

Leadership Retreat Professional Learning Facilitator Best Practices | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Staff Development Center TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Presenters will learn the expectations for presenting at Leadership Retreat, practice key facilitator moves and get feedback on their engagement strategies. Come with your presentation drafts ready to share.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Staff Development Center TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

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1:00pm EDT

Leadership Retreat Professional Learning Facilitator Best Practices | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Presenters will learn the expectations for presenting at Leadership Retreat, practice key facilitator moves and get feedback on their engagement strategies. Come with your presentation drafts ready to share.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors

Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

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2:00pm EDT

Leadership Retreat Professional Learning Facilitator Best Practices | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Staff Development Center TBD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Staff Development Center TBD

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Lori McNulty | [email protected] | Director
Location: Staff Development Center TBD
Description: Presenters will learn the expectations for presenting at Leadership Retreat, practice key facilitator moves and get feedback on their engagement strategies. Come with your presentation drafts ready to share.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Leadership, Professional Learning System and Processes
Targeted Instructional Grades: Leadership
Targeted Roles: Coordinators, Directors

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Staff Development Center TBD

Strategy-Based for any content, Leadership

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