What is a Professional Development School (PDS)?

Professional development schools (PDSs) are innovative institutions formed through partnerships between professional education programs and P-12 schools. PDS partnerships have a four-fold mission:

  • the preparation of new teachers,
  • faculty development,
  • inquiry directed at the improvement of practice, and
  • enhanced student achievement.

Outstanding Students

Nathan Porter

Nathan Porter

After an amazing four years at PSU, I am graduating and moving forward with my career in Computer Science. Plymouth State offered me opportunities to learn and grow in my field of study while at the same time giving me a home and friends that made my college career great.