"Dick Clark presents a comprehensive and vital view of the role that professional development schools bring to today's educational renewal efforts. He offers valuable insights and thoughtful perceptions about the realistic potential that a quality professional development school can bring to learning at many levels." (Richard C. Kunkel, Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership and dean, College of Education, Auburn University; executive director, The Holmes Partnership)

"This book draws on years of watching the development of professional development schools and provides tools, critical lenses, and models for our consideration. It will help all of us involved reach toward the full potential promised by these schools." (Patricia A. Wasley, dean, Graduate School of Education, Bank Street College of Education)

"This book balances advocacy and skepticism and offers an excellent walk-through of the most important issues facing professional development schools." (Lee Teitel, co-facilitator, Massachusetts PDS Network)