Welcome to SUNY Cortland's
Professional Development School (PDS)
Our Professional Development School (PDS) is at the heart of our commitment to excellence in teacher education. Our PDS is a collaborative partnership between the School of Education and participating P-12 schools. Our dynamic model bridges theory and practice, providing teacher candidates with immersive, real-world classroom experiences while simultaneously supporting ongoing professional development for both preservice and inservice teachers. Together, we work to create vibrant learning communities that prepare future teachers and enhance student outcomes across our region.
The purpose of our PDS is to cultivate strong, reciprocal partnerships that empower schools and our university to learn and grow together. Our vision is to develop a consortium of schools where teacher preparation, professional development and student achievement are seamlessly integrated.
By aligning shared goals and resources, we are striving to foster innovation in teaching, support teacher development at every stage and ensure that all students benefit from our collaborative endeavors.
We believe schools and universities are better when they work together and hope that our shared efforts benefit regional schools and our nearby communities while also serving as a model that inspires others.