Important Calendar Changes for This School Year!
Due to recent changes in legislation, Durham Public Schools has adjusted its 2011-12 calendar to increase instructional hours. North Carolina General Statute 115c-84.2 requires an increase of instructional hours from 1,000 to 1,025 and an increase in the number of instructional days from 180 to 185. The requirements were effective July 1, 2011 and are required for the 2011-12 school year unless a waiver was submitted and approved by the State’s Superintendent’s Office.
Durham Public Schools submitted a waiver and the request was approved to utilize early-release and retain professional development teacher workdays to train all teachers in assessed subject areas on the new Common Core and Essential Standards.
With the calendar changes, February 15, March 14 and May 23 will become regular instructional days for the traditional and year-round calendars. In addition, October 28 and March 26 will be converted to regular Teacher Workdays, rather than Protected Teacher Workdays. More detailed information on the trainings will be communicated in the coming weeks.
For more information on calendars for the 2011-12 school year, visit http://www.dpsnc.net/schools/calendars.
