The Kansas Coalition of Professional Development Schools began forming in January, 1998. At that time, the University of Kansas invited people involved with PDS partnerships at the other state regents' institutions to a state-wide networking session. Discussion between the partnerships supported the development of a formalized relationship between the institutions and their partner schools. In the spring of 1999, private institutions in Kansas were invited to join the coalition. Jeanne Duncan, Kansas State Department of Education, coordinates the group.
Kansas Professional Development Schools (PDS) Coalition (PDF) : A Collection of Action Research Reports for Baker University, Kansas State University, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University , University of Kansas, University of Saint Mary, Washburn University, Wichita State University.
The membership currently includes:
The Kansas Coalition of PDS meets four times per year and is involved in promoting PDS partnerships across the state and networking between universities. A state conference is held each fall for members of the Kansas Coalition of PDS.
