Balach, C., Wilson, L., & Balsamo, H. (2006). Differentiated PDS Field Experiences that Target Student Learning Needs. Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators Conference, Grantville, PA, October 2006.

Balach, C., Hawkins, Y., & Wilson, L. (2006). Achieving Assessment through a PDS Model. Allegheny County Common In-service. North Hills High School, October 2006.

Balach, C. (2006, April). Beyond the NCATE PDS standards:  Impact of a conceptual framework for creating a leading PDS. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA (International, Peer-Reviewed)

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G. (2006, March). An assessment tool for creating a leading professional development school:  The PDS dashboard. National Professional Development School Conference, Orlando, FL

Balach, C. & Williams, L. (2006, March). The world is flat:  Is PDS flat too? National Professional Development School Conference, Orlando, FL

Balach, C. & Balsamo, H. (2006, March). Academic achievement at an urban PDS incorporating differentiated field experiences. National Professional Development School Conference, Orlando, FL

Walsh, C., Balach, C., Hawkins, Y., & Wilson, L. (2006, March). Achieving a tapestry of assessment. National Professional Development School Conference, Orlando, FL

Pysch, R., Bessemer, S., & Cornibe, B. (2006, March). Building Bridges:  Using a PDS Model to Increase Student Achievement. National Professional Development School Conference, Orlando, FL

Balach, C. (2006, February).  A conceptual framework for creating a leading professional development school.  Assocation of Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA

Balach, C., Rose, S., & Williams, A. L. (2006, January).  A systemic approach to initial certification:  Development of teacher leadership through programmatic integration of PDS and NBPTS.  American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education National Conference, San Diego, CA.

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G. (2005, April). Creating a PDS framework. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal (International, Peer-Reviewed)

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G.  (2005, March). Creating a Leading Professional Development School. National Professional Development School Conference, Orlando, FL

Creasy, K., Balach, C., & Williams, L. (2005, March). Crafting a University Professional Development School Model. National Professional Development Schools Conference, Orlando, FL

Rutter, A. & Balach, C. (2005, March). The State of PDS in PA. National Professional Development School Conference, Orlando, FL

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G. (2005, January). An Assessment Tool for Creating a Leading PDS. Holmes Partnership Conference, Philadelphia, PA

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G. (2004, October). Beyond the NCATE PDS Standards:  A Conceptual Framework for Creating a Leading PDS. Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators Conference, Grantville, PA

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G. (2004, April). PDS Evaluation through the Lens of Teaching Candidates. Paper presentation at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (International, Peer-Reviewed), San Diego, CA

Balach, C. & Melenyzer, B. (2003, October). K-16 Governance Structures. Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators Conference, Grantville, PA, October, 2003.

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G. (2003, April). The Growth of a Learning Community through Collaborative Action Research in a Professional Development School. A paper presentation at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (International, Peer-Reviewed), Chicago, IL

Balach, C. & Szymanski, G. (2003, March). Dynamics of Learning Communities in Professional Development Schools. PDS National Conference, Orlando, FL, March, 2003.

Szymanski, G. & Balach, C. (2003, March). A Holistic Approach to Professional Development Schools. PDS National Conference, Orlando, FL, March, 2003.