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.

8:30am EDT

DOK & More | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:30am - 11:00am EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Asst Principal; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: We will analyze how to recognize and utilize DOK.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Standards Aligned Instruction
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers

Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:30am - 11:00am EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Science, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | Social Studies, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/1s85i
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2:45pm EDT

Climate/Culture: Restorative Practices | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday September 17, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Lanette Fain | [email protected] | Coach
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: Analyze behavior data to determine best steps for success and a healthy school climate Identify successful ways to minimize behaviors Understand the principles and structures of restorative practices to improve implementation Discuss how to have impactful parent conferences
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday September 17, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Culturally Responsive Practices, Social Emotional

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/zwDmE
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1:00pm EST

W G Pearson Early Release Day | Explicit Teaching and More | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Assistant Principal; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal Intern
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: Clarify utilization of curricular resources Utilize explicit teaching to meet the needs of all students
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, ELA
Topic(s): DPS Adopted Resources
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific), Teachers

Wednesday December 10, 2025 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Mathematics, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade | ELA, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

SESSION MATERIALS https://t.ly/B9xmk
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1:00pm EST

W G Pearson Early Release Day | DOK and more | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

LIMITED

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | AP; Latissa Hampton | [email protected] | Principal Intern; Lanette Fain | [email protected] | Coach
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: We will look at strategies to strengthen DOK through questioning and response.
Subject Area(s): Strategy-Based for any content
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Social Emotional
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: All Roles (Non-Specific)

Wednesday February 4, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm EST
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Strategy-Based for any content, Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade

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1:00pm EDT

WG Pearson Early Release Day | EVAAS and Wellness | Facilitated by W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School | W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

Presenters: Kendell Dorsey | [email protected] | Principal; Christy Hall | [email protected] | Assistant Principal
Location: W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center
Description: Staff will complete EVAAS roster verification and then participate in some collaborative wellness activities,
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Operations, Social Emotional, Team Building
Targeted Instructional Grades: Pre-K, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Assistants, Teachers

Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
W.G. Pearson Elementary School Media Center

*None (Non-Instructional), Operations, Social Emotional, Team Building

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