Held every year in April, CALS Day for Kids gives students in fourth grade an opportunity to learn about agriculture and science. The event is organized by the CALS (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) Student Council, which sets up more than 20 booths that give the fourth-graders an opportunity to explore subjects ranging from baby animals to food sources to DNA extraction.

Engineers design everything from skateboards to rockets, help provide electricity and other energy sources to keep people comfortable and healthy, build structures that are safe and comfortable to live and work in, and improve life on a daily basis by solving existing problems and helping avoid future problems. Wisconsin 7th graders who are entering 8th grade in the fall are invited to join this one-week residential program to learn about engineering and begin to see the study of science and math as a path that can lead to great careers. Requirements: Students entering 8th grade; application form and typewritten student essay (due in spring).

The nation's premier distance-running camp provides quality individual instruction in techniques and training for middle- and long-distance running. Held in Madison, the camp features individualized coaching and world-ranked runners as special guests/lecturers. Requirements: Application form and health form, available through the Web site or from the Athletic Department office.

Career Development Facilitator (CDF) training is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals who work in any type of career development setting. CDFs from past classes have included those who work in corporations, government agencies, technical colleges, small private companies, large universities, high schools and middle schools, correctional institutions, and entrepreneurial settings. All CDF course applicants must have a high school diploma to enroll in the class. This program is housed in the Center on Education and Work in the UW–Madison School of Education.

This premier national conference focuses on all aspects of career development and education for work. It offers sessions for practitioners from beginning through advanced levels, serving anyone from youth to adults and covering a broad and diverse range of topics. The annual Careers Conference is hosted by the Center on Education and Work in the School of Education. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive events of its kind, featuring top quality professional development programming.

Every year, the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC), part of the UW–Madison School of Education, publishes CCBC Choices, a book featuring annotated entries on hundreds of books for children and young adults published the previous year and recommended by the CCBC staff. The book includes an author/title and a subject index. Books can be ordered by contacting the CCBC. Past editions are available as PDFs online through the University of Wisconsin Digital Library.

The mission of the Center for Biology Education (CBE) is to mobilize and enhance the resources of the University of Wisconsin–Madison to promote excellence in biology education. Throughout its history, the Center for Biology Education has developed and coordinated a spectrum of activities/programs in biology education at the K–12 and undergraduate levels. Members of the CBE staff have backgrounds and training in a variety of biology subdisciplines as well as in the field of education. CBE also involves members of UW–Madison's biological sciences community (located in more than 68 departments and programs and distributed among seven schools and colleges) in program development and implementation.

The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison brings together an inter-disciplinary group of faculty, staff, and students devoted to the study of China, Japan, and Korea. The center engages in K–16 outreach with a variety of programs. These include teacher workshops along with referral and resource assistance.

The Center for European Studies (CES) is dedicated to preparing a new generation of Americans to better understand the complexities and opportunities presented by a "New Europe." CES brings together scholars from across the campus to investigate all aspects of Europe – from business to borders. This Web site provides K–12 outreach with information useful to teachers such as workshops, conferences, Web resources, scholar access grants, a speakers' bureau, and much more.

The UW Center for Global Health promotes interdisciplinary education, research, and partnerships to address health issues that transcend national boundaries. The center’s goals are to develop global health education programs, advance global health research, facilitate global health partnerships and exchanges, and foster an interdisciplinary network of global health scholars and practitioners. An annual Global Health Symposium is held at the Health Sciences Learning Center on the UW–Madison campus.

The CIMC in the UW–Madison School of Education has abundant information for teachers and those interested in education. It has collections and services to meet the needs of UW faculty, students and staff, and of area practitioners in K–12 education. The collections include journals, reference works, professional reading, K–12 textbooks, juvenile literature, multimedia resources, tests and ERIC documents. Services include reference, interlibrary loan, bibliographic instruction, computing and media production support, and instructional services. Web site users also will find links to online resources selected by staff, connections to databases for locating educational materials, special services designed for distance users, and lists of workshops open to the public for those wishing to improve their instructional technology skills.

The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) provides opportunities and resources related to economics education and international business for educators of all levels, including K-12 teachers. In partnership with other organizations, CIBER supports initiatives such as workshops for K-12 educators on international trade and economics, online lesson plans on economics, and a searchable database of curriculum materials aligned with Wisconsin’s State Standards.

Since 1993, the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA) has devoted its resources to the development of innovative research and teaching on these critical world regions. As part of its mandate to prepare a new generation of Americans to better understand the complexities and opportunities presented by the changing face of East Europe and Eurasia, CREECA offers a variety of programs and resources for K–12 teachers and their students, including the Summer Teacher Workshop and school and library presentations.

The center's searchable Web site provides a wealth of resources on the Upper Midwest and its different cultures. Teachers and students can find information about conferences, local Wisconsin culture, music and video clips about Upper Midwestern cultures ranging from Native American to European and Asian, and much more. Special features for teachers include curriculum guides and an opportunity to join Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture, which is a network of educators committed to incorporating local culture into their classrooms.

The Center on Education and Work (CEW) generates new knowledge about and effective practices for strengthening learning and career development in education, workplace, family, and community settings. Center researchers and graduate students are available to assist K–12 educators with advice on research-based instructional, counseling, assessment, and leadership practices. CEW offers conferences, workshops, and leadership development programs for educators, parents and community partners, and leaders – all designed to change educational practices and improve students' career and educational outcomes. A variety of print materials, Web resources, curriculum resource materials, videos and games, and databases are also available. For more than two decades the center has produced and supported the Wisconsin Careers career information system, and hosted a national conference in January for career development professionals from across the U.S. CEW is housed in the School of Education.

The Chazen Museum of Art houses the University's collection of more than 18,000 paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts. It also presents related educational programs in support of the teaching, research, and public service mission of UW–Madison. Although primarily a University museum, Chazen is committed to furthering the object-based learning experience for K–12 students. Working closely with teachers, museum educators design and implement programs to integrate the museum's permanent and temporary displays with Wisconsin school curriculum standards. Approaches include appreciation of manufacturing skills; understanding content; aesthetic appreciation of the objects; and learning about their historic and cultural context. Field trips to the museum are encouraged and facilitated. Trained guides are provided free of charge for school groups. Admission to the museum is free; some exhibits have free pre-tour materials available to lend teachers for preparing students. Approaches include appreciation of manufacturing skills; understanding content; aesthetic appreciation of the objects; and learning about their historic and cultural context. Field trips to the museum are encouraged and facilitated. Trained guides are provided free of charge for school groups.

In addition to School of Education faculty and students, area teachers are invited to participate in the Information Literacy and Technology Integration workshops presented by the Center for Instructional Materials and Computing (CIMC). The workshops are designed to complement School of Education courses and programs. In addition to scheduled workshops, sessions can be designed or adapted as course-integrated instruction for specific classes, or scheduled as consultation for individuals, meetings, or groups.

CAP is a three-week, residential academic-skills-development workshop held on the UW–Madison campus during the summer. It is designed to prepare students who are completing their freshman, sophomore or junior year in high school for college and also to help them identify career goals. The CAP Web site provides information about program components, goals, eligibility and application process. Enrollment is limited.

College for Kids is an exciting three-week summer program of workshops, demonstrations, tours, and discussions designed to develop and challenge the gifts and talents of students in grade 5. This program is an enrichment experience in active learning for highly motivated children. It allows students to interact with peers and encourages creative thinking, team building, and problem solving. A three-credit seminar for teachers is also offered. College for Kids is sponsored by the UW–Madison School of Education, with the cooperation of Dane County school districts and UW–Madison faculty and administration. Requirements: students must be recommended by school districts to participate.

Juniors and seniors in high school can explore campus and learn about the opportunities offered in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) by attending one of the CALS College Visit Day Programs. Visits include information on the college, admissions, housing, scholarships, financial aid, and career opportunities. The tour will include a visit to one of the residence halls and a personal meeting with a faculty advisor in up to two areas of interest. A registration form is available on the Web site.

This Web site provides access to images and information for the study of brain anatomy from three major national institutions: UW–Madison, Michigan State University, and the National Museum of Health and Medicine. The collection has been called "one of the world's largest collections of well-preserved, sectioned, and stained brains of mammals." It includes images of brains of more than 100 mammalian species, including humans, chimpanzees, monkeys, various rodents, and carnivores. Viewers will learn why these collections are important, why and how they were assembled, and why it is important to protect, preserve, and maintain them. Moreover, a variety of issues in brain science are discussed.

The University of Wisconsin–Extension Consumer Health Web site provides information on some of the most common concerns about health and health care, with short discussions of each subject and links to other Web-based information. The site provides Consumer Health News, information about the health status of people in Wisconsin, and news on current issues and legislation that can affect health care and health coverage options. The Healthy Living section provides guidance on the more common health conditions affecting Wisconsin's residents, such as diet and activity, choosing and communicating effectively with providers, finding reliable health information, and creating a personal health record.

A number of noncredit courses are offered at UW–Madison through the Division of Continuing Studies. Participants may receive any of several forms of recognition for taking part in continuing education courses. In addition to continuing education units (CEUs) and Department of Public Instruction clock-hours, participants may earn specific types of credit from professional organizations and other sources. A Continuing Education Catalog is available upon request.

The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) is a library for those with a professional interest in children's and young adult literature. The purposes of the CCBC are to provide a collection of current, retrospective, and historical books for children and young adults; provide Wisconsin librarians, teachers, students, and others with informational and educational services based on the collection; and support teaching, learning, and research needs related to children's and young adult literature. The collection is noncirculating. CCBC's professional staff provides reference assistance, offers continuing education courses, organizes monthly book discussions, and maintains an electronic forum to discuss books for children and young adults. The CCBC's Intellectual Freedom Service (608-263-3720) offers immediate information assistance to any Wisconsin school or library facing a challenge to materials in a classroom or library. The CCBC is housed in the School of Education.

The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is involved in a variety of formal and informal education projects. These range from classes offered at UW–Madison to workshops for high school students and teachers, as well as a scholarship program for qualified first-year freshmen at UW System schools. The institute's summer Atmospheric, Earth, and Space Sciences Workshop for High School Students features a four-day agenda in meteorology, astronomy, land remote sensing, and geology. It emphasizes a "hands-on" approach that uses modern scientific tools and working with real environmental data.

This project, based at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, involves six research centers that are implementing behavior and reading intervention models for K–3 students. The CCE Center staff, which includes a Core Leadership Team and consultants, provides technical assistance and consultation to the research centers and ultimately evaluates six aspects of the centers. Various teaching documents are available on the Web site.

Cultural Horizons of Wisconsin is a multimedia package of instructional video, CD-ROM, Internet resources, and printed teacher guides about the cultural heritage and diversity of Wisconsin, with a focus on the present day. This package takes an expansive view of culture, rather than defining it by or limiting it to race, nationality, or ethnicity. Cultural Horizons of Wisconsin is a collaborative effort of the Educational Communications Board, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Public Television, and a number of school districts.