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On Campus Resources

Child Development Center and Family Center
The Child Development and Family Center offers developmentally-based programs that focus on the needs of the whole child--physical, emotional, social, cognitive and familial. All staff members recognize the importance of teacher-child interactions and strive to establish and maintain warm and trusting relationships with children and their families. Activities and routines at the Center are based on sound developmental practices and build on children's natural curiosity and problem-solving abilities. Children participate in many play and language activities and have the opportunities to work and play in small and large groups and individually. Our child-centered philosophy reflects and understanding of the needs of young children in a complex society. The Child Development and Family Center seeks to serve all children, including young children with special needs.

Office of Teacher Certification
The Office of Teacher Certification (OTC) at Plymouth State University, is primarily responsible for the field and clinical experiences that lead to teacher certification in New Hampshire. The OTC works with the Council of Teacher Education to ensure the effectiveness, accreditation and approval of teacher preparation programs. The Council is responsible for the development, administration, revision and assessment of all teacher education programs.

The Educational Theatre Collaborative
The Educational Theatre Collaborative (ETC) is a partnership between Plymouth State University, Plymouth Elementary School and Friends of the Arts, a local arts education organization. It was founded in the fall of 1994 by Dr. Trish Lindberg and Dr. Dan Perkins. PSU students have the opportunity to experience arts education first hand by assisting with ETC's intergenerational drama productions, children's arts festivals, drama workshops and arts displays.

Lamson Library and Learning Commons
Plymouth State University's Lamson Library provides students with access to educational databases, books and journal articles on topics ranging from children's literature, educational psychology, child care, research and lesson planning. The library also has an extensive collection of K-12 curriculum materials and children's literature. The Lamson Learning Commons combines our library and technology resources and allows tudents and future teachers to design curricula and learning experiences utilizing multimedia and other technology tools.

Off Campus Resources

The New Hampshire Department of Education
The New Hampshire Department of Education is the state's center of educational leadership and information. Here you can find information about curriculum frameworks, state testing standards, teacher certification requirements and other resources.

New Hampshire Profile Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa
Education students at PSU are encouraged to become involved in the New Hampshire Profile Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. Phi Delta Kappa is an international education honor society that promotes research and service in support of quality public education. The New Hampshire chapter has more than 200 members.