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PDP Conference

The Professional Development Partnerships conference is held annually at the beginning of each fall semester. This September event brings together all PDP stakeholders including school teachers and administrators, campus faculty and staff, teacher candidates, and P-12 learners. Please check the PDP Conference page for the March 1 call for proposals and the invitation to register.

Time of Year: Fall Semester (September or October)
Primary audience: All PDP Stakeholders 

PDP Conference Website

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NASUP Conference

Faculty, staff and teacher candidates attend the annual National Association for School-University Partnerships conference to network with peers from across the nation, and to engage in dialogue that enhances their academic and professional endeavors.

Time of Year: Spring (March or April)
Primary audience: Faculty and PDP Student Representatives

NASUP Conference Website

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Teacher Tailgate

Teacher Tailgate is an annual open house gathering of education students, staff, and faculty to extend relationships across academic boundaries and share information and opportunities with teacher candidates.

Time of Year: Fall Semester (September or October)
Primary Audience: current or aspiring education majors

Teacher Tailgate Website

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Beyond and Back

Beyond and Back is an annual event meant to bring full circle all of the global and service learning activities completed by our students and faculty – sharing what has been done and what is possible for those interested in doing even more.

Time of Year: Spring Semester (March or April)
Primary Audience: Teacher Candidates and education faculty

Beyond and Back Website