The collection of papers in this volume have a combined synergy that exudes a sense of hope and confidence that our progress in the Professional Development Schools research movement has been substantial and vibrant, even though some would argue that the strides are not enough nor fast enough to make a significant difference. However, no one can argue the fact that our efforts are indeed crucial to the improvement of education for all students and in that sense, Professional Development Schools Research is definitely on track.

The collection of papers in this volume have a combined synergy that exudes a sense of hope and confidence that our progress inthe Professional Development Schools research movement has been substantial and vibrant, even though some would argue that the stridesare not enough nor fast enough to make a significant difference. However, no one can argue the fact that our efforts are indeed crucial to theimprovement of education for all students and in that sense, Professional Development Schools Research is definitely on track.

This text is divided into four parts: exploring theoretical paradigms in design, development and enactment of PDSs; standard-based teacher education and PDSs; best practices profiles of PDSs that advance understanding of research in the field; and toward a research agenda that strengthens PDSs.

This text is divided into four parts: exploring theoretical paradigms in design, development and enactment of PDSs; standard-based teacher education and PDSs; best practices profiles of PDSs that advance understanding of research in the field; and toward a research agenda that strengthens PDSs.