What are the mission and beliefs of our PDS?
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Auburn City Schools 855 East Samford Avenue Auburn, AL 36830 334.887.2100 www.auburnschools.org
Fall 2009 ©2009, Auburn University College of Education Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer.
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3464 Haley Center Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849 334.844.4448 education.auburn.edu
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PDS partners are competent, committed and reflective life-long learners.
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• Life-long learning, community. Education is the keystone of opportunity and equity in a richly diverse, increasingly technological and everchanging world. • Engagement. Education is an active partnership among all stakeholders. • Collaboration. Student achievement/candidate performance is enhanced by collaboration. • Diversity. There is value in a diverse learning community. • Accountability. Regular review of practice and analysis of collected data guide continuous improvement. • Learn by doing. PDS partners learn best in the context of practice. • Research. Relevant action research should be conducted and serve as a driving force for change in our professional practices. • Communication. Effective communication is a vital part of the PDS partnership. • Equity. Providing equal learning opportunities is essential in meeting educational needs.
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The Professional Development System is an ongoing council designed to foster collaboration and partnerships between Auburn University’s College of Education and Auburn City Schools. Collaboration typically involves university faculty and students working with P-12 teachers and their students.
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The mission of the Auburn University/Auburn City Schools Professional Development System is to foster collaboration among educators, students, candidates, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders.