Durham Public Schools PL 2026-2027

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on the administration of the End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators

Presenters: Shantel Riser | [email protected] | Afterschool Care Manager; Brenda Murphy Burrow | [email protected] | Afterschool Care Manager
Location: Hope Valley Elementary School Cafeteria
Description: Group Management training provides staff with practical strategies for creating a safe structured and positive environment where students can succeed. This training focuses on setting clear expectations and establishing practical strategies.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Communication Skills, Leadership
Targeted Instructional Grades: *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Group Leaders, Managers

Presenters: Dr. Michelle Tuck Thomas | [email protected] | Director of Assessments & Accountability
Location: Hamlin Road 110
Description: To provide training for school-based Testing Coordinators (TC) on requesting ACT authorized accommodations and supports.
Subject Area(s): *None (Non-Instructional)
Topic(s): Assessments-Data-Accountability
Targeted Instructional Grades: 11th Grade, *None (Non-Instructional)
Targeted Roles: Back-up Test Coordinators, Test Coordinators