<p>Episode 8 features one of the most important aspects of Professional Development Schools – boundary spanning roles. In this episode, Dr. Jim Nolan (Penn State University) and Dr. Kelly Mark (State College Area School District) explain how their two-time award winning PDS reconceptualized the roles of methods course instructor, university supervisor, and cooperating teacher through the creation of a single, formal, boundary spanning role called the Professional Development Associate.</p>

Let's Partner! S1, E9: Ideas for Resource Sharing and Recognizing Partners in Professional Development Schools

A podcast from the National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDS), the leading organization to support and advocate for professional development schools. NAPDS 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.