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

Quarter 1 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

12:00pm EDT

Quarter 2 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

3:30pm EST

Staff Meeting Development | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

1:00pm EDT

End of Year Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | Using Choice Boards to Build Student Engagement | Facilitated by Riverside High School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room A214 Riverside High School Room A214

1:00pm EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | The Inpour- What are you pouring out from | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C237 Riverside High School Room C237

8:30am EDT

2025 Summer SPLASH | The Inpour- What are you pouring out from | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Room C237 Riverside High School Room C237

8:00am EDT

Character Strong Hope Valley Elem Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Hope Valley Elementary School | Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center Hope Valley Elementary School Media Center

10:30am EDT

Character Strong Pearsontown Elementary Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Pearsontown Elementary School | Online

Character Strong Easley Elem Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Media Center Easley Elementary School Media Center

Easley - Character Strong | Facilitated by Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School | Easley Elementary School Cafeteria Easley Elementary School Cafeteria

8:30am EDT

Character Strong Eastway Elem Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Eastway Elementary School | Online

8:30am EDT

Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Practice | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Princip... Lucas Middle School TBA

Aligning Montessori with the Science of Reading | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; English as a Second Language; Principal Supervisors; Curriculum and Instruction; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little R... Lucas Middle School TBA

The Montessori Cycle of Study | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Arts Education; Beginning Te... Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Practice | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Special... Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

The Montessori Cultural Curriculum: The Springboard to Reading and Writing | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Pr... Lucas Middle School TBA

Principles of Outdoor Learning In Montessori Environments (MS ONLY) | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Specialized Services; Student Support Services; Arts E... Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

LEADERSHIP SUMMER LEARNING SERIES-Reset the Narrative: Principal & Media Coordinator Literacy Leadership | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | TBD TBD

The Montessori Cultural Curriculum: The Springboard to Reading and Writing | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Pr... Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

Differentiation in a Montessori Classroom (MS ONLY) | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Principal Supervisors; Specialized Services; Student Support Services;... Lucas Middle School TBA

Seminars in the Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Mentors; Arts Education; Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and I... Lucas Middle School TBA

Principles of Outdoor Learning In Montessori Environments (ES ONLY) | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Specialized... Lucas Middle School TBA

Supporting Multilingual Learners in a Montessori Environment | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Exceptional Children; George Watts Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentor... Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

Designing a Student-Centered Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Lucas Middle School; Mentors; Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; Healthful Living and Physical Education; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lu... Lucas Middle School TBA

Pedagogy of Place (MS ONLY) | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; Healthful Living and Physical Education; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lucas M... Lucas Middle School TBA

8:30am EDT

Designing a Student-Centered Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Lucas Middle School; Mentors; Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; Healthful Living and Physical Education; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lu... Lucas Middle School TBA

DEEP DIVE--Adolescent Montessori Routines | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Advanced Academics-AIG; Lucas Middle School; Magnet Programs; Mentors; Arts Education; Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; Healthful Living and Physical... Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

LEADERSHIP SUMMER LEARNING SERIES-Curriculum Aligned Digital Resources for Daily Reading & Writing | Facilitated by Curriculum and Instruction | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/PoL-d Online

Field Studies in the Montessori Classroom | Facilitated by Magnet Programs | Lucas Middle School; Mentors; Beginning Teachers Program; Curriculum and Instruction; Healthful Living and Physical Education; Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lucas Midd... Lucas Middle School TBA

1:00pm EDT

Character Strong Early College Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | J.D. Clement Early College High School | Online

9:00am EDT

Specialty HS Kickoff RESET | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium City of Medicine Academy Cafetorium

10:30am EDT

Specialty HS Kickoff REFOCUS | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms City of Medicine Academy Various Breakout rooms

1:00pm EDT

RethinkEd CMA, DST, DECHS Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | City of Medicine Academy; Middle College High School at DTCC; Durham School of Technology | Online

2:00pm EDT

Specialty High School Kickoff School-based PLCs | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | TBD TBD

4:30pm EDT

Year-Round BT Quarterly #1 | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers Program | https://t.ly/mxBUb Online

5:00am EDT

Driver Education Teacher Certification | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Open District-Wide | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD Southern School of Energy and Sustainability TBD

8:30am EDT

Lakeview School: 2025 - 2026 Back to School Staff Retreat | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Gymnasium Lakeview School Gymnasium

8:30am EDT

Creekside PLC refresh | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary Creekside Elementary

9:00am EDT

Character Strong Secondary Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Online

2:00pm EDT

Character Strong Elementary Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Club Boulevard Elementary; Fayetteville Street Elementary School; Hillandale Elementary School; Lakewood Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; R.N. Har... Online

Move This World Elementary Training (1) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Online

RethinkEd Schools Training (1) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Online

8:00am EDT

Traditional Kickoff RESET | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School Auditorium Riverside High School Auditorium

9:30am EDT

Traditional Kickoff REFOCUS | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms Southern School of Energy and Sustainability Various Breakout rooms

1:00pm EDT

August 20 District PLCs | Facilitated by Professional Learning | Open District-Wide | TBD TBD

9:00am EDT

Character Strong Elementary Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Club Boulevard Elementary; Fayetteville Street Elementary School; Hillandale Elementary School; Lakewood Elementary School; Little River Elementary School; R.N.... Online

Move This World Elementary Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Online

RethinkEd Schools Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide |

1:00pm EDT

Lakeview School: Amplifying School Communication with Apptegy: Engaging Families, Students, and Community | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Family Engagement; Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

1:30pm EDT

Lakeview School: “Building Stronger Connections: Implementing Character Strong for Student Growth and Well-Being” | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

Character Strong Secondary Training (2) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Online

8:00am EDT

Githens Middle School Teacher Work Days | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center & Varying Locations Githens Middle School Media Center & Varying Locations

8:30am EDT

Lakeview School: Mastering Infinite Campus: From Attendance to Gradebook Integration with Canvas | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

Character Strong Forest View Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Forest View Elementary School | Forest View Elementary School Media Center Forest View Elementary School Media Center

9:00am EDT

RethinkEd Schools Training (3) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Online

10:00am EDT

Lakeview School: Maximizing Classroom Consistency with Educator’s Handbook | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

10:30am EDT

Character Strong Burton Training | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Burton Elementary School | Burton Elementary School Media Center Burton Elementary School Media Center

1:00pm EDT

Move This World Elementary Training (3) | Facilitated by Student Wellness and Advocacy | Open District-Wide | Online

4:15pm EDT

Setting Up and Implementing TeachTown Transition to Adulthood | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Bacon Street 54 Bacon Street 54

3:00pm EDT

Introduction to Moving from PLCs to IMPACT Teams at Parkwood ES | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Main Office Conference Room Parkwood Elementary School Main Office Conference Room PES Schoolwide PBIS Overview & Behavior Points in Rooms | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School A63 Parkwood Elementary School A63 Supporting your EC, AIG, and EL Students at Parkwood ES | Facilitated by Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School | Parkwood Elementary School Media Center Parkwood Elementary School Media Center

9:35am EDT

RHS ONLY- IC Review | Facilitated by Riverside High School | Riverside High School | Riverside High School Makers Space Riverside High School Makers Space

9:00am EDT

2526 Quarter 1 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

10:30am EDT

Githens MS Leadership Team Meetings | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Conference Room Githens Middle School Conference Room

9:21am EDT

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning-2 Excursions | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School Carrington Middle School

3:30pm EDT

Lakeview School: Faculty Meeting: Explicit Teaching and DOK Layering | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

11:45am EDT

Mangum Specialist Vertical Alignment | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School 7 Mangum Elementary School 7

1:00pm EDT

Club Blvd. Character Strong SEL PD | Facilitated by Club Boulevard Elementary | Club Boulevard Elementary | Online

1:15pm EDT

Creekside explicit teaching lesson planning | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center Creekside Elementary Media Center

2:15pm EDT

Creekside DoK lesson analysis | Facilitated by Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary | Creekside Elementary media center Creekside Elementary Media Center

2:30pm EDT

Health Ready | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

9:00am EDT

2526 Quarter 2 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

8:30am EDT

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial - 2 Day (Day 2) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Staff Development Center, M1 Other... Staff Development Center, M1

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial - 2 Day (Day 2) | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Staff Development Center, M1 Other... Staff Development Center, M1

4:20pm EDT

Beginning Teacher Meeting | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Beginning Teachers | Hillside High School 224 Hillside High School 224

9:20am EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

8:30am EST

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Autism - 1 Day | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Open District-Wide | Other... Old Northern Hight School, V1 Other... Old Northern Hight School, V1

4:20pm EST

Beginning Teacher Meeting | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Beginning Teachers | Hillside High School 224 Hillside High School 224

9:30am EST

Diving Deeper- DOK, ExT, Student Engagement | Facilitated by The Durham Performance Learning Center | The Durham Performance Learning Center | The Durham Performance Learning Center 3112 The Durham Performance Learning Center 3112

9:15am EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Bridging Language Harbors | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

12:30pm EST

Mangum: Staff Wellness | Facilitated by Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School | Mangum Elementary School Media/Art/Gym Mangum Elementary School Media/Art/Gym

2:00pm EST

Githens MS: Session II Explicit Teaching & Authentic Student Engagement Follow-Up | Facilitated by Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School | Githens Middle School Media Center Githens Middle School Media Center

3:00pm EST

Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School | Pearsontown Elementary School Pearsontown Elementary School

1:00pm EST

Content MTSS Meeting | Facilitated by J.D. Clement Early College High School | J.D. Clement Early College High School | J.D. Clement Early College High School Conference Room J.D. Clement Early College High School Conference Room

9:00am EST

Lakeview School: EOC Administrator and Proctor Training | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

3:20pm EST

Lakeview School: Staff Meeting- Purple Hearts Military Training/ Curriculum District Assessments Update/ and PBIS | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

3:00pm EST

Grading in Infinite Campus: Elementary Standard Based Grading Essentials | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Bethesda Elementary School; C.C. Spaulding Elementary; Club Boulevard Elementary; Creekside Elementary; Eastway Elementary School;... Online

9:00am EST

2526 Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

10:00am EST

Quarter 3 Planning | Facilitated by Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts | Durham School of the Arts Durham School of the Arts

9:20am EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Navigating Routes for Advanced Learners | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

2:00pm EST

Lakewood Montessori ERD Department Data Meetings | Facilitated by Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lakewood Montessori Middle School | Lakewood Montessori Middle School Lakewood Montessori Middle School Curriculum & Resource Review | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies The School for Creative Studies

2:20pm EST

Lakeview School: Using MasteryConnect to Track Student Learning | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

2:30pm EST

Healthful Living Department Grading Practices | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room Jordan High School Media Center Conference Room

4:20pm EST

Beginning Teacher Meeting | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Beginning Teachers | Hillside High School 224 Hillside High School 224

9:20am EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Celebrating All Cultures on Deck | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

9:00am EST

Session Title: The Carrington Way: Learning, Leading, Growing | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A2 Carrington Middle School A2

9:15am EST

SCS Intentional Planning Through Explicit Teaching | Facilitated by The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies | The School for Creative Studies Cybrary The School for Creative Studies Cybrary

1:00pm EST

ECS SEL Teacher Focus Group | Facilitated by Exceptional Children | Exceptional Children | Online

Collaborating for Consistent & Effective HPE Instruction | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | The Durham Performance Learning Center Gymnasium The Durham Performance Learning Center Gymnasium Healthy Eating Habits and Nutrition | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | https://t.ly/czslm Online Instant Activities and Sabakiball | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | C.C. Spaulding Elementary Gymnasium C.C. Spaulding Elementary Gymnasium

9:20am EST

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Promenade Walk Feb 23 | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

9:00am EST

Jordan High School PLCs Analyzing and Responding to Data | Facilitated by Jordan High School | Jordan High School | Jordan High School Media Center Jordan High School Media Center Bridge 2 Sports | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | The Durham Performance Learning Center TBD The Durham Performance Learning Center TBD Dribble Across NC | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | Little River Elementary School TBD Little River Elementary School TBD Sports Medicine & Athletic Training | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | Northern High School Room 1111 Northern High School Room 1111 Teaching our students Racquetball | Facilitated by Healthful Living and Physical Education | Healthful Living and Physical Education | https://t.ly/M6QrB Online

1:00pm EST

Beginning Teacher Roundtable: What’s Working, What’s Not, What’s Next | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/MfHL6 Online

NCEES Pieces | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Open District-Wide | Riverside High School 233 Riverside High School 233

9:20am EDT

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Smooth Sailing April 27 | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

3:30pm EDT

Lakeview School: Faculty Meeting | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

12:30pm EDT

Navigating Solara (AI Tool) with Panorama Student Success | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/10sQ7 Online

9:00am EDT

Navigating Solara (AI Tool) with Panorama Student Success | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/10sQ7 Online

3:00pm EDT

Navigating Solara (AI Tool) with Panorama Student Success | Facilitated by Research and Accountability | Open District-Wide | https://t.ly/10sQ7 Online

4:20pm EDT

Beginning Teacher Meeting | Facilitated by Hillside High School | Beginning Teachers | Hillside High School 224 Hillside High School 224

9:00am EDT

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning World Bazaar April 13 | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

4:30pm EDT

BT Quarterly Meeting-4th Quarter | Facilitated by Beginning Teachers Program | Beginning Teachers | https://t.ly/G2xLv Online

9:20am EDT

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Smooth Sailing Part 2 April 27 | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2

2:00pm EDT

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Early Release Day | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School Media Center Carrington Middle School Media Center

2:05pm EDT

Lakeview School: Building and Improving Your Course Canvas Page | Facilitated by Lakeview School | Lakeview School | Lakeview School Cafetorium Lakeview School Cafetorium

9:20am EDT

Carrington Middle School Professional Learning Full Speed Ahead May 11 | Facilitated by Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School | Carrington Middle School A-2 Carrington Middle School A-2