Professional Development Schools

Each year, teacher candidates are able to apply for a PDS undergraduate representative position (PDS Rep) at Buffalo State. Serving as a PDS Rep is a rewarding, collaborative, and educational experience through which students build their resumes, develop their teacher candidate voice, and take advantage of opportunities for professional development and networking.

Activities

PDS Reps PDS organize monthly meetings, prepare for special events such as the annual PDS conference, and assist with orientation. PDS Reps also conduct and present educational research of their choice at the National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) conference in the spring - research that can then be presented at future conferences as students continue to build their resumes and professional portfolios. Representatives selected through the application and interview process serve a 1.5 year term.

Interested Candidates 

• Submit the following materials to the Elementary Education and Reading Department, attention Dr. Pixita del Prado Hill and/or to the Mathematics Department attention Dr. Sue McMillen.
• Completed application
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Current transcript (or documentation from the DegreeWorks program reflecting completed coursework and grades)
• At least one but not more than three letter(s) of recommendation.

The successful candidate...

• Is a current student in any Buffalo State education major (secondary, K-12, exceptional, childhood, early childhood education).
• Will be participating in field experience and/or methods courses.
• Possesses leadership qualities and the ability to work as a part of a professional committee as evidenced by employment or volunteer experiences.