1. Professional Development School Partnerships: Governance and Accountability Elizabeth Heins Mercedes Tichenor Doug MacIsaac Stetson University

2. Outline   Background   Single-Site Governance   Multi-Site Governance   Challenges   Recommendations   Discussion

3. Process for Becoming a Professional Development School   Informational session   Faculty presentation/vote   Application   Committee review/recommendation   Announcement

4. Our Vision Statement Volusia County Schools and Stetson University The collaborative professional development partnership between Volusia County Schools and Stetson University is dedicated to supporting a diverse community of learners at all levels of educational development. Through mutual trust, respect, and shared decision making, emphasis will be placed on professional growth, instructional practices, and mentoring.

5. PDS Goals   Increase student achievement   Implement research-based best practices in teaching   Provide on-going support for preservice and inservice activities to enhance professionalism   Develop strong professional development partnerships

6. Single-Site Governance Woodward Avenue School and Stetson   Steering Council

7. Multi-Site Governance Volusia County Schools and Stetson   Network Steering Council   School-Based Steering Councils

8. Network Steering Council   Structure and Function   Representation   Meets Twice a semester   Reports to School-Based Steering Council

9. School-Based Steering Council   Structure and Function   Representation   Meets Monthly

10. Challenges   Equitable distribution of resources Human Financial   Dissemination of knowledge and practice   Communication

11. Recommendations   Build an environment of trust   Inclusive representation   Formal meetings   Open communication   Focus on short–term and long-term goals   Rotate steering council membership   Formal agreement

12. Discussion Questions & Comments