Second National PDS Conference
On March 27 - 29, 2003, the Maryland PDS Network hosted its Second National PDS Conference at Towson University. The theme was Staying the Course: PDS, An Anchor for P-16 Reform. More than 600 participants from 20 states
attended to hear keynote addresses by Andy Hargreaves, Lee Teitel, Jennifer Obidah, and Karen Manheim Teel, and to participate in 80 different concurrent sessions. Maryland PDSs were featured in site visits and an interactive gallery walk. We thank all those who made the conference such a success, especially the co-chairs, Cheri Wittmann and Tom Proffitt, Towson University, and the planning committee.
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The Maryland
Professional Development School Network connects Maryland colleges and universities
and their local school system partners in their efforts to implement the
Redesign of Teacher Education in Maryland. The Maryland State Department
of Education (MSDE) sponsors regional network meetings of stakeholders in
these partnerships - college/university liaisons, school system PDS representatives,
school principals and site coordinators, and preservice mentor teachers.
These meetings are designed to engage the educational community in sharing
data, experiences, and lessons learned as a result of their ongoing work.