KU PDS 2023-2024 Calendar


PDS Calendar of important dates
DateEventTime/Location/Notes
8/1/23Student Teaching OrientationJRP 150– 9:00am – 1:00 pm
Week of 8/3First day of Fall Student TeachingStudent Interns report with clinical supervisor
9/1/23Flex Fri.- Poverty Paradigm SimulationKansas Union Ballroom- all students excused from student teaching to attend
Week of 9/4Secondary Practicums Begin
Check with your department
Secondary PDS students start their fall practicums
Week of 9/4Flex Fri.- Shadowing PersonnelAM/PM in your building (arranged with administrator)
Week of 9/11Flex Fri.- Shadowing PersonnelAM/PM in your building (arranged with administrator)
9/22/23PDS Executive Council MeetingZoom meeting 10am-11:00am
9/29/23Flex Fri.- Families WorkshopRobinson Building- all students excused from student teaching to attend
10/06/23Last Day of Fall Student TeachingFall interns complete student teaching
Week of 10/16PDS Spring Kick-Off EventEach PDS School will host an informational meeting for PDS students in your building. You pick time.
Week of 10/23PDS students visit spring schoolsPDS spring placements early observations
10/26/23PDS Lunch MixerJRP- Interested PDS recruits 12:30pm-2:00pm
10/31/23Education Career & Interview DayLawrence KU Union – all students attend interviews
11/10/23PDS Executive Council MeetingZOOM meeting 10am-11:00am
11/27/23Secondary Practicums endCheck with your department for date
12/08/23Last day of Fall Semester classesLast day for PDS Intern visits for spring placements
1/3/24Spring assignments startStudent Interns reports with Clinical Supervisor
2/23/24PDS Executive Council MeetingZOOM meeting 10:00am – 11:00am
3/11-3/17KU Spring BreakPDS students spring break must align with their PDSs
4/26/24PDS Executive Council MeetingZOOM meeting 10am-11:00am
4/26/24KU Interns last day at PDS sitesSpring interns complete student teaching
5/2/24PDS Pinning CeremonyBurge Union Forum AB 5:30pm-7pm