What is a PDS?

A professional development school (PDS) is an inter-institution effort to continually improve student learning. A university and a school district partner over time in order to build relationships and commitment to shared goals. The institutions share resources, expertise, and responsibility for four main functions of schooling:

• P-12 student learning
• Professional preparation of future teachers
• Professional development of practicing educators
• Inquiry directed at improved practice and improved student learning.

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