This relationship may be abridged at the request of either party at a time when needs of either institution are no longer met. The Professional Development School partnership requires a level of commitment to the relationship and the concept of simultaneous renewal. The following statements are an attempt to clarify the types of activities that occur at a University of South Carolina Professional Development Site. The list is not meant to be exhaustive, nor will all sites demonstrate every item listed. While in-service teachers and administrators make final decisions about appropriateness of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for their students, they are open to ideas presented by others including preservice teachers, University faculty members, fellow teachers, and others.
Teachers spend time investigating, developing, and sharing curricular innovations.
Parents are involved in meaningful ways in making decisions about students' needs and the development of student programs. The school is visited by other educators as a resource for innovations in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Development and Implementation of Best Practice in the Education of Educators Significant numbers of preservice education students at various levels from beginning practica through internship for directed teaching work and learn on-site. The site provides appropriate space and basic materials, works to integrate students into the culture of the school, and provides time for in-service teachers to work with education students. Site-based teachers and administrators are recognized in their role as teacher educators.