Emporia State University is committed to preparing future elementary education teachers through the collaborative efforts and ongoing reflective practice between the university and school districts. The Professional Development School is the vehicle behind the structured involvement in the process of immersing student-teacher in a clinical model with the application and analysis of academic rigor experienced in the university classroom. The Nine Essentials of the Professional Development Schools are exemplified in the partnership between Emporia State University and 45 Kansas schools. It is the synthesis of such culture of practical experiences with theoretical framework that creates the dedicated and informed educational professional.