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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.
