System Key Contact Roles and Responsibilities

PDS Key Contact Mary Hendrickson and Dr. Elizabeth Foster.

This central-office level administrator serves as the critical communication link between the WCE university-school partnership and the public school system's superintendent. The key contact works closely with the PDS Director in handling the logistics of all site-related activities originating in the Office of PDS. Among the responsibilities assumed by the system key contact are the following:

Maintains a close working relationship with the superintendent and keeps the superintendent informed of PDS-related work taking place within the system

Represents the superintendent and the system's position at PDS meetings and functions as needed

Arranges the times, dates, and locations for all PDS Orientation Trainings and Extended Trainings in concert with the PDS Director

Informs system principals and teachers of PDS opportunities and trainings available within the system

Informs the PDS Office of any professional growth opportunities available for WCE faculty through the system

Arranges the logistics for and attends the site level Intern Placement Meetings each semester for the upcoming teacher intern placements.