Central Pennsylvania Holmes Partnership Elementary Professional Development Schools

The Pennsylvania State University - State College Area School District Elementary Professional Development Schools (PDS) is a collaborative program involving preservice teachers, veteran teachers, administrators, and university faculty working together to accomplish four goals, referred to as the "4 Es." 

• Enhance the educational experiences of all children.

• Ensure high quality inductions of new teachers into our professions.

• Engage in furthering our own professional growth as teachers and teacher educators of all children.

• Educate the next generation of teacher educators.

Latest News

• The 2009-2010 Inquiry Projects are now available for download.
• PDS Wins Third National Award!
• 2010 Penn State Summer Conference for Partnerships and Professional Development Schools

Hot Links

• PDS Alumni Facebook Group
• "A Guide for Mentors and PDA’s Based on Insights and Recommendations from the Struggling Intern Study." Written Lynn Sanders.
• Mentor Teacher Resource Guide
• Intern Resource Guide (pdf)
• Exploring Directions in Ubiquitous Computing And Teacher Education (EDUCATE).
• Reform Faculty
• Responsive Classroom
• Are we successful? YES! Read about our awards and recognition.