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Pursuing an Advanced Degree (or Additional Certifications) while working on your PDP



You may elect to take a series of one-credit courses during each of the three years that you spend developing and implementing your PDP. These credits may be applied directly to your Master's Degree at UWM.


Year One: The focus of your practice this year is on Student Learniong, and on Reflection for your PDP development. The on credit course will support this focus and help you continue to link your pre-service portfolio to your PDP.

Year Two:  This year, you will learn about Action Research in your practice, and focus on Goal Setting and Activity Selection for your PDP.

Year Three: This course will focus entirely on Professional Development, Reflection Summary and Goal Completion. The course will help you prepare to have your PDP reviewed and verified by your PDP Review Team, the last step to becoming licensed as an initial educator.


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