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Rosaen, Cheryl L.; Hoekwater, Elaine – Contemporary Education, 1990
Three aspects of the formation and initial development of a professional development school (PDS) are discussed: developing interpersonal and working relationships; developing a common vocabulary and knowledge base; and engaging in genuine problem solving. The PDS is a partnership between Michigan State University and Elliott Elementary School.…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Group Dynamics

Harris, R. Carl; Harris, Melanie Fox – Contemporary Education, 1993
Although each of the partner schools which were developed during the 10-year partnership between Brigham Young University and 5 Utah school districts is unique, the partner schools share 4 common components: preservice education, inservice development, curriculum development, and research and evaluation. (IAH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Rafferty, Cathleen – Contemporary Education, 1993
Professional development schools (PDSs) can be considered both organic and synergistic. Six principles form the basis of a framework that may be used to guide initial efforts to develop PDSs. (IAH)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Crawford, Sondra; And Others – Contemporary Education, 1993
The roles of clinical professors in the professional development school component of the preservice program at Indiana State University are described in terms of four strategies: building infrastructure, establishing trust, implementation, and evaluation. Early undergraduate field experiences are the focus of the discussion. (IAH)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education

Farris, Pamela J.; Smith, Betsy J. – Contemporary Education, 1993
The professional development school (PDS) has its roots in efforts to professionalize the teaching profession and in the concept that schools of education must reshape themselves as professional schools. This article outlines the concepts which have spawned and guided PDS implementation and discusses the realities faced by PDS planners and…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Dittmer, Allan; Fischetti, John – Contemporary Education, 1996
One of four articles in the third section, "Reflection: What We Have Learned," this article presents and discusses 11 components of a partnership between an urban high school and the University of Louisville (Kentucky). The partnership has many of the characteristics of a professional development school although it does not have that…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Educational Change, High Schools, Higher Education

Pasch, Suzanne H.; Pugach, Marleen C. – Contemporary Education, 1990
Describes events leading to the establishment of four urban professional development schools (PDS) by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Schools. School sites, university/school district interaction, preservice student activities, and schoolwide change projects are described. Results of a survey of site teachers on PDS…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Models

Williams, Robert O. – Contemporary Education, 1993
This article discusses the preliminary planning and initial year of implementation (1992-93) of a partnership, which established six professional development schools, between Indiana State University and four local school districts. Selection criteria, governance, funding, and outcomes are discussed. (Contains 18 references.) (IAH)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Field Experience Programs, Governance

Sandoval, Pamela A. – Contemporary Education, 1996
One of four articles in the third section, "Reflection: What We Have Learned," this article describes the development of the collaborative between Indiana University Northwest and three urban school districts in Indiana (East Chicago, Gary, and Hammond). This collaborative became the Urban Teacher Education Program and has been operating…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Partnerships in Education