Membership
The Public School Partnership (PSP) brings together Appalachian State University and regional school districts in a shared commitment to strengthening educator preparation, professional development, and collaborative innovation.
As a member district, you join a vibrant network dedicated to supporting teachers, students, and schools through meaningful engagement, shared resources, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Current Members
Members of the Public School Partnership include 14 school districts and three public school units:
- Alexander County
- Alleghany County
- Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork
- Ashe County
- Avery County
- Burke County
- Caldwell County
- Catawba County
- Hickory Public
- Elkin City
- McDowell County
- Mount Airy City
- Newton-Conover City
- NC School for the Deaf
- NC School of Science and Math
- Watauga County
- Wilkes County
Become a Member
Explore the benefits of membership and discover how your district can continue to grow with the support of the Reich College of Education and fellow Public School Partnership partners.
The following districts/PSUs are eligible for full membership in the Public School Partnership:
- Alexander
- Alleghany
- App State Academy at Middle Fork
- Ashe
- Avery
- Burke
- Caldwell
- Catawba
- Hickory City
- Elkin City
- McDowell
- Mitchell
- Mount Airy City
- NC School for the Deaf
- NC School of Science and Math
- Newton-Conover City
- Surry
- Watauga
- Wilkes
- Yadkin
- Yancey
All other North Carolina public school districts and PSUs may join the Public School Partnership as affiliate members.
To join the Public School Partnership as a full or affiliate member, email us at partnership@appstate.edu.
Full Members
- Advisory Board representation
- Quarterly Superintendent Meetings
- App Collaborative representation
- Program Partnership Team representation
- Mini Grants
- Professional development support
- Innovation Expo
- Mountaineer Readers
- Mountaineer Explorers Day
- BT Summit
- Future Educators Day
- National Board Support
- Facility Use Requests
Affiliate Members
- Quarterly Superintendent Meetings
- App Collaborative representation
- Program Partnership Team representation
- Innovation Expo
- Future Educators Day
- National Board Support