College of Education - Professional Development Schools
PDS Network
What is the role of the Rowan PDS liaison?
A Rowan Professional Development liaison is a university faculty member who spends time each week on- site at their partner P-12 school. Their responsibilities include:
- Working with school leaders to plan and implement professional development to meet the schools’ needs and conduct action research project;
- Working collaboratively with school staff to improve instructional practice and enhance student learning;
- Providing assistance to Rowan teacher candidates in their field experiences;
- Attending PDS council meetings.
What is the role of the PDS site coordinator?
A Professional Development School site coordinator is a school- based staff member who facilitates PDS activities. Their responsibilities may include:
- Working with the school principal and Rowan liaison to set annual PDS goals and to make placements for field experiences;
- Providing assistance to teacher candidates regarding local expectations and school culture;
- Disseminating information about PDS conference opportunities; networking meetings as well as sharing the information that comes from those meetings to all teachers
- Attending PDS council meetings.ding PDS council meetings.
How do teacher candidates benefit from a PDS field experience?
A placement at a Professional Development School assures teacher candidates will
- Observe and experience best practices in action;
- Actively participate in a learning community environment;
- Receive support from peers and the PDS community.
