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Professional Development School. a partnership between Greenfield Union School District and California State University, Bakersfield. Professional Development School. A unique path to a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
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Professional Development School a partnership between Greenfield Union School District and California State University, Bakersfield
Professional Development School • A unique path to a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. • A DAYTIME program: most (but not all) classes are held during the children’s school day. • September – June • You’ll work harder, you’ll end up more prepared.
Extra Support • PDS Coordinator • Advisor • Coordinates all Field Experiences • Handles registration for classes • Liason between all faculty in program • Liason between CSUB and GUSD • Provides individual guidance through the maze of credential requirements
More Time in Classrooms • First Week of School • Specific Observations of experienced teachers conducting Guided Reading and Math lessons • Interactive Demonstration Lessons • Guided/Supervised practice working with individual students, before student teaching begins
The Cohort • A unique support system • Fosters camaraderie • Enhances student productivity • Build lasting professional and personal relationships
All Classes in Greenfield Schools • No parking fees & hassles! • Get to know the teachers & principals • Coursework and fieldwork integrated
Access to District Resources • State of the art TEC Center • Computers, computer labs • District Inservice Training
Opportunities to Substitute • PDS students are flagged as top priority substitutes • Fall quarter Mondays & Fridays • Weeks before & after Fall Quarter
How does PDS relate to the CSUB Traditional Program? • Same coursework requirements • “Enrichment” opportunities • Same Faculty – a combination of: • Fulltime CSUB professors • Adjunct faculty who are GUSD classroom teachers
Visit with PDS students • Here’s what some of our previous students have to say about the program…
Is the PDS for me? • Are you ready to begin your credential work in September? • Do you want an extremely intense program that will give you extra confidence in your teaching abilities? • Are you available for daytime classes?
So how do I get started? • Apply to the CSUB Credential program • Check the PDS box • Call or e-mail for an interview
Contact Information: Joy Henderson jhenderson2@csub.edu 333-3527 CSUB Credential Program Office: 664-2484 Greenfield Union School District 1624 Fairview Rd 837-6000