Department of Early, Middle & Exceptional Education Professional Development Program (PDS)
PDS Mission Statement
The mission of the Millersville University Early, Middle, and Exceptional Education Professional Development Program along with our district professional development schools is to work towards the following goals:
- To enrich the educational experiences of all children.
- To provide a high quality introduction into the profession of education for new teachers.
- To further our own professional growth as school and university based teachers and teacher educators.
- To conduct work with all school partners in ways that are unbiased, fair, and just for everyone in the school community. PDS partnerships provide safe environments where all students can learn, all students are comfortable, and all students are secure and physically, emotionally, and intellectually out of harm’s way.
EMEE PDS Spring Partner School Districts
Eastern York School District - Watch EYSD's Invitation to MU Students here
EMEE PDS FALL PARTNER SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Conestoga Valley School District
Lampeter-Strasburg School District
PDS APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please view the PDS orientation and clearance information before filling out the PDS application.
PDS Orientation PDS Clearances
After viewing the PDS orientation, please fill out the PDS application form. This form should be completed online by October 16, 2023, so we can make the correct matches between you and potential mentor teachers for interviews.
Note: You need to be signed into your MU Office 365 account to be able to complete this form.
For More Information on the EMEE PDS program contact:
Dr. Kimberly Heilshorn
Associate Professor - Department of Early, Middle & Exceptional Education
Coordinator - EMEE Professional Development School (PDS)