Staff Development for Duke Memorial Weekday School Teachers

Teachers at DMWS are certified in CPR/First Aid and participate in Staff Development Training twice each school year.  Some recent topics include:

• Making Learning Visible: From Observation to Pedagogical Documentation
• Understanding the Hearts and Minds of Boys
• Nurturing the Brain:  Early Brain Development: Toxic Stress and Strategies to Buffer Toxic Stress
• Supporting Preschoolers with Sensory Needs in the Classroom
• English Language Learners:  Creating a Successful Environment
• Teaching Young Children with Speech and Language Challenges
• Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Positive Relationships with Children and Families
• Successful Circle Times
• Developmental Milestones and Red Flags in Early Development
• Science in the Outdoor Classroom
• Game Play: The Magic of Board Games