The Student Teacher Pipeline to the Future initiative provides pre-service and ongoing professional development to support and enhance the professional growth of student teachers. Each summer, fall and spring, Professional Development (PD) Institutes are offered and open to all student teachers who are placed in a school in the District of Philadelphia. In addition, student teachers will receive a $100 stipend for each session they attend.

Summer Institute - Held in late August

• Overview of the School District's Core Curriculum in math and literacy
• Classroom Management
• Reflective Practice

Fall and Spring Institute - Three 4-hour Saturday sessions

• In-depth SDP Core Curriculum in math and literacy for K-8 student teachers.
• In-depth math, literacy, African American History, World Language, Science Core Curricula, for 9-12 student teachers
• Classroom Management
• Differentiated Instruction
• For more information on PD institute content, click here

Dates for Fall 2008:
All sessions start at 9:00 AM and end at 1:00 PM. Breakfast is provided beginning at 8:00 AM. Please RSVP by emailing Ros Purnell. or by registering online. Online registration closes 1 week prior to the PD institute.

• September 20, 2008
• October 18, 2008
• November 1, 2008

Questions/Comments:
Ros Purnell (rpurnell@philaedfund.org or 215-665-1400 ext.3349)