We,the members of CPED, believe the Definition of a Professional Doctorate inEducation adheres to the definition of the professional doctorate provided bythe Council of Graduate Schools TaskForce Report on the Professional Doctorate (2007):

 "...a professional doctoral degree shouldrepresent preparation for the potential transformation of [a] field ofprofessional practice, just as the Ph.D. represents preparation for thepotential transformation of the basic knowledge in a discipline." (p. 6)

□ We understand consensually this definition to mean ­­­­­­­­­__________________________

□ We agree with the Council of Graduate Schools definition as it appliesto the preparation of educational professionals.

Withthis understanding, we have identified the following statements that will focusresearch and development agendas to test, refine, and validate principles forthe professional doctorate in education: