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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: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center or Classroom clear filter
Tuesday, August 18
 

1:45pm EDT

Explicit Teaching: Building the Field | Facilitated by Y.E. Smith Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center or Classroom
LIMITED
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Presenters: Olga Todman | [email protected] | Math Coach
Location: Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center or Classroom
Description: **Description:** Participants will learn how to **build the field by activating prior knowledge, introducing key vocabulary, and providing context** so students are prepared to access and understand new learning.
Subject Area(s): Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Strategy-Based for any content, ELA
Topic(s): Explicit Teaching
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Teachers
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Y.E. Smith Elementary School Media Center or Classroom
 


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