PDP Student Reps
About
Serving as a PDP Student Representative (PDP Rep) is a rewarding, collaborative, and educational experience through which students build their resumes, develop their teacher candidate voice, and take advantage of opportunities for professional development and networking. Teacher candidates are encouraged to apply for a PDP undergraduate student representative position at Buffalo State.
PDP Reps organize monthly meetings, prepare for special events such as the annual PDP conference, and assist with orientation. PDP Reps also conduct and present educational research of their choice at the National Association for Professional Development Schools (NAPDP) conference in the spring - research that can then be presented at future conferences as students continue to build their resumes and professional portfolios. Representatives are selected through the application and interview process.
How to Become a PDP Rep
Submit the following materials to PDP Co-Directors:
- Completed application
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Current transcript (or documentation from DegreeWorks reflecting completed coursework/grades)
- At least one but not more than three letter(s) of recommendation.
The successful candidate...
- Is a current student in any Buffalo State education major (secondary, K-12, exceptional, childhood, early childhood education).
- Will be participating in field experience and/or methods courses.
- Possesses leadership qualities and the ability to work as a part of a professional committee as evidenced by employment or volunteer experiences.