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New Orleans, Louisiana. This annual gathering of educators
has served for fourteen years as a source of invaluable “It was so inspiring to be with colleagues sharing what
networking for P-12 and college/university faculty and we’ve learned and discussing how to grow in our practice.”
administrators interested in sharing with each other their
efforts in building and sustaining PDS relationships across “This is my absolute favorite conference of the year and I
the school-university continuum. The Planning Team for can’t wait for the next opportunity to come together and
the 2013 event is building on that legacy by designing a discuss this very important work.”
four-day schedule that will include multiple opportunities
for formal and informal conversations, presentations “I was really pleased to hear about the many new things
from nationally recognized keynote speakers, hands-on other networks are doing. I had two of my administrative
workshops addressing such topics as how to get started
team to attend and they brought back ideas that we are
with a PDS and how to most effectively disseminate your
PDS work to the broader public, and sessions specifically
talking about.”
designed to encourage teacher candidates to take leadership
“This is truly an excellent conference. Our PDS has gotten
roles in the national PDS initiative. Specific details about
conference events will be shared as they are finalized by
so many wonderful ideas from it.”
the Conference Planning Team.
“I always take home ideas that I want to implement at my
The conference has grown throughout the years and
now typically attracts 1000 educators from nearly every
PDS site.”
state in the United States as well as a handful of foreign
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nations. In previous years, the conference has focused on
strands which have encouraged presenters to share their
sessions.”
experiences with a wide variety of very specific PDSrelated
topics. These topics have included, for example,
implementing the recommendations of the NCATE Blue
Ribbon Panel Report, identifying funding and other
resources, creating and managing a PDS, succeeding in
a challenging political climate, and encouraging arts and
sciences faculty to work in PDSs. For the 2013 conference,
the Planning Team has decided to go Back to the Basics of
PDS work by asking concurrent session presenters to address
one of the four broadly-recognized purposes of Professional
Development School work: preparing the next generation
of educators, providing professional development to
sustain current educators, engaging in collaborative inquiry
designed to further the profession, and making a positive
difference in the learning of P-12 students and in the lives
of all stakeholders in the educational community.
ACCOMODATIONS
The Sheraton New Orleans welcomes the PDS National Conference!
Located on Canal Street just steps away from famous Bourbon Street and so much
else! For those of you arriving early to immerse yourself in all that Mardi Gras has to
offer, you can walk right outside the hotel to see the exciting parades and festivities.
You’ll find your new favorite Big Easy restaurant at our own Roux Bistro, where
it’s strictly New Orleans cuisine for lunch and breakfast. Using only the freshest local
ingredients, our talented chefs create a culinary experience second to none in a city
famous for dining.
Let loose with the locals at the Pelican Bar, reminiscent of a French Quarter courtyard,
with its magnificent tiered fountain, lavish landscaping, and hand-detailed wrought iron.
Relax in its casual atmosphere with your favorite libation or sample a splendid selection
from our light fare menu. Unwind and embrace the ambience of New Orleans in the
Pelican Bar.
To make your reservation, call (504) 525-2500. To receive the special group rate of
$152.00 ask for the “PDS Conference Rate.” Be sure to call and secure your room before
January 25, 2013; after this date the rooms and rate will be based on availability.