Welcome

Five teaching specialists support partner school districts by providing on-site teacher professional development, coaching and mentorship. The specialists strive to provide teachers with research based teaching strategies that translate to effective practice in the classroom. In turn, this teacher practice impacts student learning.

Southern Delaware Professional Development Center's goal is to assist teachers and administrators in improving student learning. Therefore, students will graduate from high school prepared for college and/or careers in Delaware and other states." - Tracy Hudson, Program Coordinator

Established by the University of Delaware, the Southern Delaware Professional Development Center is dedicated to providing school districts and current/future educators with research-based exemplary practices that have the highest impact on student achievement. In addition, we provide support in curriculum development and alignment to Common Core State Standards, pedagogical support, and responsive professional development based on individualized district needs.

• Connecting educators with University of Delaware resources.

• Assisting current teachers on best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

• Providing support to future educators through the student teaching process.

• Coordinating and sustaining long term professional development and reform.

During her 30+ years in public education, Tracy Hudson has served roles as a secondary reading teacher, elementary teacher, Special Education Coordinator, Reading Specialist and administrator. Her responsibilities included coordinating and meeting with the district's principals, Reading Specialists, ELL teachers, counselors, and Mentor Coordinator. During her tenure as Reading Specialist, her school was recognized as a NCLB National Distinguished Blue Ribbon School and National Distinguished Title I School by the U.S. Department of Education. Her school was also recognized with the Fordham University Change Award, Ed Trust "Closing the Achievement Gap" Award, and Exemplary HOSTS Mentoring Program. She was selected for the Indian River High School Hall of Fame, the Superintendent's Award of Excellence and the Delaware Chamber of Commerce Superstars in Education Award.

• Center Coordinator
• English Curriculum Specialist
• Learning Focused Solutions Trainer, certified trainer for Learning Focused Days 1-4
• DPAS II Expert Evaluator

Contact: tohudson@udel.edu