Description: Are you interested in learning more about the potential benefits of strong school-university partnerships? Or are you interested in forming or strengthening a Professional Development School (PDS) partnership between your school district and your local college or university? The University of Georgia, College of Education and the Clarke County School District formed a partnership in 2009, which has grown to include seven active Professional Development School sites. College of Education courses are taught on-site at the schools and university faculty work with school-based teachers and administrators on a variety of initiatives. In this 2-day workshop, faculty and administrative representatives from the University of Georgia College of Education and Clarke County School District will lead participant teams through Professional Development School (PDS) school visits (preK through 12th grade) and working sessions on how to build sustainable partnerships, create a model that serves both institutions, and maximize the benefits of PDSs for all stakeholders. Participant teams are encouraged to include both school district members (principals, teachers, administrators) and university pre-service teacher faculty and administrators.

Presented by:  University of Georgia College of Education Office of School Engagement and Clarke County School District (CCSD)

Location: UGA Hotel and Conference Center, Athens, GA

Cost:  $200 on or before December 15, 2012.  After December 15, 2012: $225

Workshop Flyer

 For more information about the workshop: contact Erica Gilbertson, Project Manager, University of Georgia College of Education Office of School Engagement, ericag@uga.edu or Dr. Janna Dresden, Director, University of Georgia College of Education Office of School Engagement, jdresden@uga.edu

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