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The National Association for Professional Development Schools advances the education profession by providing leadership, advocacy and support to sustain professional development schools as learning communities that improve student learning, prepare educators through clinical practice, provide reciprocal professional development, and conduct shared inquiry.
News & Upcoming Events
PRESS RELEASE: NAPDS announces publication of policy statement, “What it Means to be a PDS: The Nine Essentials, 2nd Ed.”
NAPDS announces the publication of its policy statement, “What it Means to be a PDS: The Nine Essentials (2nd Ed).” Click here for more info.
Virtual Chats Series: The Year of the Nine Essentials
We invite you to join us in a chat series taking a deeper look at each of the new 9 Essentials.
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NAPDS Seeks Executive Director
The National Association for Professional Development Schools is seeking an Executive Director. This is a paid, part-time position with a flexible start date.
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Dr. Lorri Sapp
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