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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: The Hub Farm TBA clear filter
Wednesday, August 5
 

8:30am EDT

Principles of Outdoor Learning In Montessori Environments | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Morehead Elementary School; George Watts Elementary School; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | The Hub Farm
LIMITED
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator; Erin Carroll | [email protected] | Presenter
Location: The Hub Farm TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY Join us to spend the morning at the DPS Hub Farm. This session will introduce you to core outdoor learning principles through hands-on exploration and reflection. You will tour the DPS Hub Farm through a lesson planning lens, discovering how outdoor spaces can foster independence, inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning. The experience will conclude with the preparation of a shared community meal, offering time to connect and build relationships with colleagues committed to joyful, place-based learning. Participants will be invited to stay through the lunch break and eat this meal. Session is 8:30-12:30 counting lunch but only 3 CEUs will be earned.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Social Emotional, Outdoor Learning, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 7th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Instructional Assistants, Principals, School Counselors, Teachers
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm EDT
The Hub Farm TBA
 


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