Initiatives in Professional Development School Research: Leveraging Partnerships to Create Equitable Systems of Education

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

There has been increasing interest and urgency in conducting research in and on PDSs that is both rigorous and consistent with the vision initially formulated by the Holmes Group (Holmes Group, 2007). The purposes of the proposed symposium are 1) to consider how research in and on PDSs might be conducted; 2) to highlight recent attempts to foster and coordinate programs of research; 3) to provide insight and support for those interested in initiating research in this area, and 4) to engage session participants in a conversation about the future of PDS research. The symposium will include three presentations, followed by commentary from a discussant. Time at the end of the symposium will be devoted to conversation with those attending.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Professional Development School Research

Chair

• Eva B. Garin, Bowie State University

Papers

• Naming and Framing Professional Development School Research Through the Nine Essentials - Bernard J. Badiali, Pennsylvania State University; Rebecca West Burns, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

• Developing the Southeastern Professional Development School Research Consortium - Rachelle Curcio, University of North Florida; Melissa Baker, University of South Carolina - Beaufort

• Advancing Professional Development School Research: Exploring a Collaborative School-University National Research Agenda - Linda A. Catelli, The City University of N.Y. at Queens College; William L. Curlette, Georgia State University; Gwendolyn T. Benson, Georgia State University

Discussant

• Janna Dresden, University of Georgia