Impact through a Culture of Belonging: Creating a Symbiotic Relationship between Teacher Candidates, Universities and Schools: George Mason University and Centreville Elementary School PDS Partnership

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Title: Impact through a Culture of Belonging: Creating a Symbiotic Relationship between Teacher Candidates, Universities and Schools: George Mason University and Centreville Elementary School PDS Partnership
Language: English
Authors: Charlene T. O'Brien (ORCID 0009-0004-8665-428X), Josh Douds (ORCID 0009-0000-8289-8886), Rachel Forte, Jennifer Killingsworth
Source: PDS Partners: Bridging Research to Practice. 2025 20(1):39-45.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Elementary Education
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, College School Cooperation, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Universities, Elementary Schools, Professional Development Schools
Geographic Terms: Virginia
DOI: 10.1108/PDSP-09-2024-0018
ISSN: 2833-2040
2833-2059
Abstract: Purpose: This article presents a professional development partnership which has grown together through collaboration resulting in increased capacity to engage mentor teachers (MTs), nurture teacher candidates (TCs), partner in university coursework and professional development, innovate teacher preparation practices and place new teachers with a strong sense of autonomy into surrounding school districts. Design/methodology/approach: This is a descriptive paper of a Professional Development Schools (PDS) partnership. Findings: This paper describes characteristics of a PDS partnership. Originality/value: This paper describes the characteristics and activities of a PDS partnership that was a recipient of the 2024 NASUP Exemplary PDS Partnership Award.
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