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Adult Role Models in Science (ARMS)
Sponsored by the Center for Biology Education, ARMS is designed to help make science real and meaningful at the elementary level through long-term community partnerships. The program works to bring scientists and aspiring scientists into schools as role models and also to help teachers and parents to be role models in science. Programs include classroom volunteers, after-school science clubs, and Family Science Nights. ARMS also works to connect classroom learning to informal education venues. Seven Madison schools participate in ARMS: Frank Allis, Emerson, Hawthorne, Lake View, Lincoln, Lowell, and Mendota.
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Advanced Placement Institute
The Summer Advanced Placement (AP) Institute, in partnership with the College Board and administered by the Division of Continuing Studies, conducts seminars for entry-level and experienced AP high school teachers. The institute's primary goals are to prepare high school teachers to teach or improve their teaching of AP courses; to familiarize teachers with AP program management, curriculum materials, testing, and reading processes; and to provide for professional networking. Participants may enroll online.
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African Studies Outreach
The African Studies Program offers a range of outreach services for educators and others, including a large selection of slides, videos, sound clips, maps, artifacts, and books for teaching at all levels; curriculum specialists to consult with schools; and regular conferences and workshops. Of special note on the program’s Web site are two features: Africa Focus, which contains digital forms of the program’s 3,500 images along with dozens of sound clips; and Passeport à l’Afrique Francophone, a unique resource for French teachers, with video clips and curriculum units.
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BioTrek
BioTrek is the science outreach program of the Biotechnology Center of UW–Madison and of UW–Extension. BioTrek engages the public in the outreach mission of the University by providing tours and workshops at the Biotechnology Center on the UW–Madison campus. The program also offers workshops and inservices anywhere in Wisconsin for teachers, learners of any age, 4-H and other Cooperative Extension groups, community clubs, and any interested group. BioTrek's mission is "Sharing Science With Wisconsin." Its goal is to transform how people view and do science, and to better enable people to use science in making personal choices and public policies.
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Career Development Facilitator Training
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.
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Careers Conference
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.
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Center for Instructional Materials & Computing (CIMC)
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.
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Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies K-16 and Community Outreach (UW-Milwaukee)
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) provides extensive resources and services for K-16 educators--locally, regionally and nationally--incorporating Latin America and the Caribbean in their teaching. Among the wonderful resources available on this website are a Media Collection from which teachers may borrow books, maps, videos, DVDs, and other materials; annotated bibliographies of children's literature on the Americas; professional development opportunities; and much more.
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CIMC Workshops and Tours
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.
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Continuing Education Classes (UW-Madison)
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.
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Continuing Education for Educators (UW-Eau Claire)
UW-Eau Claire's Continuing Education Department offers credit and noncredit programs to meet the certification and re-certification requirements of administrators, teachers, teacher's aides, and other school-based professionals. Continuing Education works with school districts and CESAs to support educational opportunities and to create new programs that meet identified educational needs. Follow this link to see the latest offerings!
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Curriculum Materials Center
The Chalmer Davee Library at UW-River Falls provides a Curriculum Materials Center open to area teachers and parents who home school their children. You can find a collection of Children's Literature, Young Adult Literature, methods books, teaching activity guides, curriculum guides and much more. See the web site for more details about hours, helpful web sites for children and teachers, databases, and other useful information.
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Curriculum Resources on the Internet
The School of Education at UW-Stout has gathered Internet curriculum resources helpful to teachers. This is a convenient one-stop shop for all areas of the elementary, middle school, and high school curriculums including High School Hub, The Reading Village, PE Central, and much more. This site is a must-see for teachers, parents, and students.
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Department of Administrative Leadership
The Department of Administrative Leadership develops individuals for positions of leadership in educational arenas. As an educational leader, you will have the skills to nurture leadership among others in a wide range of elementary, secondary, and post secondary programs, as well as in business and industry. We have two areas of study: School Administration, which focuses on elementary and secondary educational administration, and our Adult Education area, which focuses on post-secondary adult and continuing education leadership.
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Distance Education Certificate Program
This program aims to increase participants' knowledge and skills in online education. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers conceptual knowledge, principles of best practices, and practical strategies for application in the work setting. Participants learn via the Internet, audio-conferencing, and modular print formats. Typical completion time is one year. The program is coordinated by the School of Education's Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and the Office of Education Outreach.
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Distance Learning Center (UW-Superior)
The Extended Degree Program at UW-Superior serves those adults who do not have access to a four year institution because of job location, community or family responsibilities. The program recognizes that its students, though dedicated to achieving educational goals, must also meet other commitments and address other priorities. Extended Degree students may earn a Bachelor of Science degree. There are two majors available through the program: the Individualized Major (which a student designs her/himself) and the Elementary Education major.
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Distance Teaching and Learning Conference
This conference is recognized as a premier international gathering of educators, researchers, designers, trainers, and administrators working in distance education. With more than 1,000 annual participants and more than 150 events, there is much to share and learn as an expert or novice in distance education. The conference takes place in the summer at the Monona Terrace in Madison. It is organized by the Office of Education Outreach and by Distance Education Professional Development, in affiliation with the UW–Extension.
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Education Outreach (UW-Green Bay)
In these web pages you will find a variety of exciting learning experiences aligned with the Wisconsin Standards for Teacher and Administrator development and licensure, and taught by educational leaders from our very own community of Green Bay. In addition to the courses you find here, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Office of Outreach and Extension works directly with individual school districts to provide customized learning opportunities. Not only can we bring these courses to your district, we can work with teachers and instructional leaders to develop new and exciting learning opportunities that address specific district and building goals.
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Educational Policy Studies Spring Semester Conference
The Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) in the School of Education hosts an annual spring semester conference related to current political, economic, and social issues in education. Past conferences have focused on race and equal educational opportunity in light of the 50th anniversary of "Brown v. Board of Education"; the No Child Left Behind Act; and affordability and access to higher education. Papers and presentations from previous conferences are available on the EPS Web site.
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Educational Technology Center
The Educational Technology Center (ETC) at UW-River Falls is located in room 130 in the Wyman Education Building, and is home to a variety of resources serving faculty, staff, students, and area educators. The ETC is more than just a computer lab. It contains a variety of teaching resources, hardware and software, video recording and editing equipment, as well as production supplies and machines used in the creation of teaching materials. If you are a teacher in the River Falls area, you should check the ETC out!
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Exploring the Nanoworld: Research Experience for Teachers
The Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program is funded by the National Science Foundation and is hosted by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) on nanostructured interfaces. The MRSEC RET program provides an intensive, five-week, full-time professional development opportunity for K–12 science teachers during the summer. RET teachers work with MRSEC faculty members and postdoctorals on a curriculum development project related to nanotechnology, technology at the scale of atoms. The program is a combination of research and curriculum development, and the resulting teaching modules are made available online. Applications to the program are available on its Web site.
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Extended MS in Environmental Education (UW-Stevens Point)
Are you currently a K-12 teacher interested in earning a Master's Degree? This may be the program for you! Designed for K-12 teachers, this is the only M. S. in Environmental Education for Teachers that is offered in Wisconsin. It features a combination of face-to-face classes (summer) and online learning (yearlong). Increase your knowledge and leadership skills in Natural Resources and Environmental Education -- become a better world citizen and a better teacher at the same time. You may transfer in up to 9 graduate credits from other institutions.
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Family Science Night
The Center for Biology Education connects UW–Madison researchers with Madison-area schools during Family Science Night Programs when UW–Madison faculty and staff share their expertise and research interests with the K–12 education community. Eight to ten UW researchers, students in the sciences, or scientists from local businesses gather at a local school to present workshops. These hands-on activities engage students, families, and teachers in the process of scientific inquiry and give students the opportunity to ask scientists questions about their careers. CBE staff can provide a template and contacts for schools or parent organizations to organize these events.
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Games, Learning and Society Conference
This annual summer conference in Madison is designed to foster substantive discussion and collaboration among academics, designers, and educators interested in how video games – commercial games and others – can enhance learning, culture, and education. The conference features speakers, discussion groups, and interactive workshops that focus on game design, game culture, and games’ potential for learning. The event is sponsored by the Academic Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Co-Lab and the UW–Madison School of Education.
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Global Studies, Teaching, and the Curriculum
Available for the first time in the fall of 2007, this program offers either a 24-credit master's degree for teachers or a 12-credit advanced studies certificate for special students. Both options will allow participants to critically reflect on major issues facing the world today and to plan new approaches to curriculum and instruction, from early childhood through secondary levels. Coursework is designed to accommodate teachers' work schedules, with classes in the late afternoon, evenings, or on weekends. The program has been developed by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education, in cooperation with the UW-Madison Global Studies Program.
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Graduate Studies for Teachers (UW-River Falls)
Teachers! Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, you'll find practical, convenient opportunities to learn at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. You will find Masters programs, professional development opportunities, and much more. Check it out!
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Health Education Programs for Teachers and Others
The Community and School Health Education Program provides training, technical assistance, and materials development for individuals and organizations involved in health education and health promotion. The educational programs are designed for individuals working in a variety of settings including schools, community-based organizations, health and human service agencies, and government. The program provides behavioral-science-based training in the areas of comprehensive school health programs, adolescent sexuality education, HIV/AIDS prevention, program evaluation, and community planning. Of special note is the School HIV/AIDS Policy Toolkit, available as a free download.
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History Teaching Alliance (HTA)
The History Teaching Alliance (HTA) is a program that brings together individuals and institutions interested in history and history education. The alliance began as a project to create connections between the University of Wisconsin - Marathon County and high school teachers in the Wausau area. It now also includes K-8 teachers, the Marathon County Historical Society, and interested community members. There are currently four interlinking programs within the HTA title, each administered by a historian at the University of Wisconsin-Marathon County.
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Hoofer Riding Club Youth Lessons and Summer Camp
Any person between the ages of 8 and 108 can fulfill their dreams of being around and riding horses. English horseback riding lesson daily, and activities involving all aspects of horses and horse care. Visits by the veterinarian, and farrier as well as riding demonstrations. Cookout and Horse Show on Friday afternoon for youth and parents!
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IceCube: A Telescope Made From a Cubic Kilometer of Ice Below the Surface of the South Pole
IceCube, a telescope under construction at the South Pole, will peer through the earth to open a new window onto the universe. Like its predecessor, AMANDA, IceCube will search for neutrinos from the most violent astrophysical sources: events like exploding stars, gamma ray bursts, and cataclysmic phenomena involving black holes and neutron stars. The IceCube telescope is a powerful tool to search for dark matter, and could reveal the new physical processes associated with the enigmatic origin of the highest energy particles in nature. The Education and Outreach section of the IceCube Web site provides valuable information for the general public and for high school students and teachers.
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Independent Learning
For people who want to take a course but don't want to go to class, Independent Learning provides an opportunity to take courses at their convenience. It offers more than 300 university, high school, vocational, and continuing education courses in the areas of art, history, foreign languages, music, writing, psychology, sociology, business, education, engineering, journalism, and political science. The courses are offered through the following UW departments: Business & Economics, Engineering Professional Development, Environmental Resources Center, Professional Development & Applied Studies, Liberal Studies & the Arts, and the Office of Education Outreach.
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INFOBYTES Newsletter
INFOBYTES Newsletter is an online publication for teachers from UW-Stout School of Education. It offers teachers information about technology, grants, classes, teaching tools and much more. You can look at the site on your own or subscribe to receive the newsletter by email. You can also look at the INFOBYTES archive for past issues. It's a great resource for teachers!
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Inspiration and Kidspiration Projects
This web site features examples of how teachers are using Inspiration and Kidspiration, graphic organizing and concept/mind mapping software, in multiple curricular areas. Do you need to learn how to use Inspiration and Kidspiration? Then you can take the popular online professional development class, Inspiration and Kidspiration: K-12 Strategies to Build Study Skills and Comprehension. See the site for more details.
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International Children’s and Young Adult Literature Celebration
This celebration is an annual workshop for K–12 educators, public librarians, education students, and children’s literature enthusiasts, with an aim to internationalize statewide reading curricula. Award-winning children's and young adult authors who write stories about different world regions highlight the work they feel is most suitable for classroom discussion. Two authors speak in the morning and two following lunch, with a reception and book signing at the end of the day. This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin International Outreach Consortium (WIOC) in observance of International Education Week, which is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
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International Education Conference
This annual March conference offers presentations and workshops that focus on teaching social studies and international and global education. The conference seeks presentation proposals from teachers and other educators that will lead to curriculum changes, lesson plan development, and instructional improvement. Held in Madison, the conference is organized by the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis and the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies and sponsored by the School of Education, International Institute, WEAC, and several UW–Madison area study programs.
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International Institute Outreach
The International Institute at UW–Madison and its individual member programs serve the entire state of Wisconsin with regular outreach programming and community service. The Institute enhances international education at the K–12 level through frequent teacher workshops, in-school programming, and instructional materials distribution.
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Into the Book and Behind the Lesson
Into the Book and its accompanying teacher resource program, Behind the Lesson, will help young students go beyond the mechanics of reading to true comprehension. The video programs and their accompanying interactive Web sites focus on these research-based reading strategies: prior knowledge, making connections, questioning, visualizing, inferring, summarizing, evaluating, synthesizing, and using strategies together. These resources were developed by the Educational Communications Board.
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K-12 Education (UW-Parkside)
K-12 Education Office at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Center for Community Partnerships is dedicated to identifying and addressing the professional development requirements and requests of Southeastern Wisconsin area educators. We provide high-quality courses which are aligned with the Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and license renewal, taught by UW faculty, area educators and subject matter experts in the community.
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K–12 Leadership Certification Programs
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) in the School of Education offers courses leading to professional certification in administrative positions that include principal, director of instruction, director of special education and pupil services, superintendent, and career and technical education coordinator. All programs are anchored in the ISLLC Standards for School Leaders and the Wisconsin PI 34 Standards for Administrators. Admission requirements and program details are available on the ELPA Web site.
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LEAF (Learning Experiences and Activities in Forestry)
Providing an educational foundation for the future of Wisconsin's forests, LEAF connects formal and non-formal educators in Wisconsin with quality forestry education material. This is accomplished through teacher training; provision of the Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Lesson Guide; the distribution of materials from the existing forestry education community; and school forest services and consulting.
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M.S. in Education Online Option
This 30-credit MS in Education with concentration in Professional Development is offered using Web-based technologies to earn a degree by taking courses at a distance. No travel to campus is required. Participation in online courses occurs asynchronously allowing students to complete all class work independently and still participate personally with instructors and classmates. Students will progress through the program as part of a cohort group of up to 25 students admitted each Fall. Students will complete two courses per term (Fall, Spring, Summer) and complete the program in two years. See the site for information about how to apply, costs, courses and much more.
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Madison Professional Development School Partnership
Each year, the School of Education places approximately 700 students in student-teaching programs, practicum programs, and internships in Madison-area schools. Some of these placements are part of the Madison Professional Development School Partnership (PDS). This unique partnership in teacher education involves the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), Madison Teachers Incorporated, and the UW–Madison School of Education. The Professional Development School Partnership currently involves eight MMSD schools: Lincoln, Midvale, and Thoreau elementary, Cherokee, Jefferson, and Wright middle, and Memorial and West high schools. The program's major goal is to prepare teachers to be successful in culturally diverse urban schools. An important program feature is an on-site university supervisor and/or coordinator in each PDS.
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Madison-Area Action Research Network
Action research allows teachers to examine their own practices using research techniques appropriate to their inquiries. The practitioner identifies a question or problem to pursue, collects and analyzes data, forms tentative conclusions, and reports to colleagues and others about the process and its results. The UW–Madison School of Education provides support to area school districts for teachers who want to participate in action research.
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Master Administrator Capstone Certificate
The Master Administrator Capstone Certificate (MACC) program is a partnership of professors and practitioners that promotes collaborative professional development for practicing administrators committed to advancing education quality and equity for K–12 students. One important objective of MACC is to provide an avenue for administrators to develop the knowledge, skills, and reflective practice necessary to dramatically improve student learning and obtain master administrator licensure from the Department of Public Instruction. MACC is sponsored by the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in the School of Education.
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Master of Science for Professional Educators (MSPE)
The Master of Science for Professional Educators (MSPE) is a 24-credit, easy-to-access master's degree program designed with a teaching professional's schedule in mind. Participants become part of a two-year cohort learning group, completing a Master of Science in Educational Psychology through a combination of computerized distance learning and summer on-campus coursework.
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Master of Science in Education (UW-Superior)
UW-Superior's Teacher Education Department offers high-quality Master of Science in Education Degree programs in reading, instruction and special education. Our programs are continually updated to meet the latest professional standards and the requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Programs include practicum courses or a research project as capstone experiences.
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Max Kade Institute -- Educational Outreach
The Max Kade Institute, as part of its mission to reach out to the larger community, is involved in bringing the issues of immigration/emigration/migration as well as cultural and language diversity to children in grades K–12. By making its resources available to teachers and students, the institute hopes to connect immigrant experiences of the past with the present. Innovative and interdisciplinary curricula are being developed to encourage students to examine their roles in a diverse society. Educational projects range from workshops for teachers – to integrated curricula for German and Social Studies classes – to traveling, collaborative, and virtual exhibits. In addition, the Max Kade Institute can provide a number of lesson plans to K–12 educators.
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McIntyre Library Instructional Media Center
The Instructional Media Center (IMC) is a special area of the library that serves the needs of the College of Education and Human Sciences. It is located in the lower level of McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The IMC is open to the general public and also serves area teachers and media specialists. The IMC collections include: textbooks, professional teaching materials, educational periodicals and current children's magazines, contemporary and historical children's and young adult books and multimedia kits.
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Measures of the Enacted Curriculum
The purpose of this site is to encourage teacher reflection and conversation about classroom practice and instructional content. Using a survey data collection and reporting model, teachers can compare their own practice and instructional content to responses by other teachers around the country and within their school or district. Participating states, schools, and districts are able to make use of aggregated teacher reports (individual teacher responses are disclosed only to the teacher) to develop a base-line of information about teacher practice in mathematics, science and English language arts, or to inform professional development or school improvement planning efforts. The project is housed in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.
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Music Programs for Teachers and Others
The UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies offers a variety of music classes and educational programs for novices and professionals alike. Options include a wide array of noncredit classes and workshops, professional development programs for music educators, travel study programs, online courses, and the Madison Early Music Festival every summer. Information on each program is available on the Web site.
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Off-Campus M. S. in Education Program (UW-Platteville)
Teachers -- earn your Master's of Science in Education without traveling long distances, taking extensive leave, or relocating! UW-Platteville offers a Master of Science in Education (MSE) degree program with an Adult Education emphasis and a Human Services concentration. This program is designed to meet the educational needs of bachelor-level human services professionals who now need to earn a master's degree to meet future career goals and certification requirements. For students' convenience, face-to-face courses are offered on evenings and weekends; some courses are taught online.
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Office of Education Outreach
The School of Education's Office of Education Outreach (OEO) offers professional development programs throughout the year to teachers, administrators, and others involved with K–12 education. OEO programs are endorsed by academic departments at UW–Madison, address specific teacher standards, and offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or credit. The office also provides a variety of challenging and engaging pre-college programs for youth. Learning opportunities are available on campus, on-site, and through distance delivery.
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Online Noncredit Courses for Teachers and Others
Sponsored by the Division of Continuing Studies, these noncredit online courses offer those interested the chance to study at their own pace, in their own home, and still enjoy one-on-one interaction with an instructor via e-mail. Courses are offered in art, dance, mathematics, music, Spanish, theology/philosophy, and writing.
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Portfolios and Career Services
The Educational Placement and Career Services Office (EPCS) coordinates the portfolio project and provides career and job search support to students and alumni. It works with programs to support portfolio integration, assists students with ongoing e-portfolios development, and maintains the information system that connects teaching and learning with the PI34 documentation processes. EPCS also provides students and alumni with personal and group career consultations and job search workshops. It provides an extensive set of internet-based job search tools including a state-of-the-art e-portfolio job search system, online credential requests and delivery, and online vacancy search. EPCS assists school administrators searching for qualified candidates through referral, on-campus interviews, and job fairs.
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Professional Development (UW-Milwaukee)
Lifelong opportunities for learning and career enhancement are available through a variety of programs offered at the School of Education, as well as UWM. From graduate and doctoral programs to our Outreach programs, a wide range of courses and services are available for your professional development.
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Professional Development Partnerships
The programs and initiatives on this web page provide professional development opportunities for educators and are a result of the collaborative efforts between the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education and Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Professional Development Programs
UW-River Falls offers a variety of professional development programs for educators through the Outreach and Graduate Studies. Teachers can choose from Early Childhood, Learning Disabilities, Principal Licensure, Reading Specialist, Reading Teacher, and Technology for Educators. Classes can be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. See the program for specific application requirements.
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Program of Advanced Study in Engaged Pedagogy
Offered by the Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education, this program is designed for initial educators and other school-based educators who are seeking to improve their capacity to offer meaningful educational opportunities for culturally diverse youth. It offers participants opportunities for reflective, relevant professional growth.
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Program of Advanced Study in Equity & Cultural Competence
Offered by the Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education, this program aims to guide teachers, counselors, and other professionals in their continued pursuit of cultural competence. Its three-course sequence will help participants become more aware of the ways in which culture affects their sense of self and others, understand how to dialogue with others about difference, and build the skills to effectively work with others who are culturally different. Some program courses are offered via distance education; others are available in the evenings, weekend, and/or in work settings. Courses address the following Teacher Standards: Teacher - 5, 7, 8, 9, 10; Administrator - 2, 5, 6, 7; Pupil Service - 3, 4, 6, 7.
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Program of Advanced Study in Mentoring New Teachers
The program provides knowledge and practice to experienced educators who want to assume the role of mentor. Participants will discover how to coach others, how to design professional development plans, and more. The program is offered by the School of Education's Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Office of Education Outreach, in collaboration with the New Teacher Project.
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Program of Advanced Study in Professional Counseling
This program combines coursework, mentorship, and individual supervision to enhance professional skills and to better prepare the post-master's-degree counselor for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC). It also provides a university mentorship to school counselors who are preparing for their provisional licenses. The program is offered by the Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education. Application information and program details are available on the Web site.
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Program of Advanced Study in Psycho-Social Factors in Student Achievement
The objective of this program is to develop an understanding of the non-cognitive issues that influence the academic success of today's youth and contribute to the achievement gap that exists between social groups. Issues such as class, gender, race, family academic values, quality of school curriculum, academic ability, self-concept, and skills are examined through a series of academic courses, conferences, and workshops that are taken for university credit. The program is offered by the Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education. Application information and program details are available on the Web site.
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Program of Advanced Study in Secondary Special Education/Transition
This is a 12-credit program in secondary special education/transition, cross-categorical with an emphasis in cognitive disabilities. Its target audience is already certified teachers – special educators or general educators – wanting to specialize in secondary special education/transition or seeking course work that would be applicable to licensing in secondary special education (cross categorical with an emphasis in cognitive disabilities). Courses, which are offered each semester and in the summer, emphasize practical applications and strategies and are closely aligned with the Wisconsin Model Standards for Teachers. The program is delivered through a variety of distance education formats (compressed summer courses, Web-based delivery and contact, and compressed classes available in locations throughout the state). The Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education in the School of Education sponsors this advanced study opportunity.
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Program of Advanced Study in Young Adult Literature
Participants in this program will gain in-depth knowledge of the history, recent trends, and critical issues in young adult literature. Topics include book selection, censorship, and incorporating multicultural literature and diverse literary voices into the classroom. The program requires completion of two courses and four workshops. It is offered by the School of Education's Cooperative Children's Book Center, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Office of Education Outreach.
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Quality Educator Interactive - A Complete Online Professional Development Plan Management System
We've joined forces to bring you the most useful and powerful online tool for creating, editing and sharing your professional development plan. QEI founding partners value Wisconsin educators. The University of Wisconsin System, University of Wisconsin - Extension Outreach and E- Learning Division, Wisconsin Education Association Council, Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators, and Professional Development Academy are the QEI founding partners.
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Reading Recovery Center
Opened in 2005, the School of Education's Reading Recovery Research and Learning Center supports the training of Reading Recovery teacher leaders. These leaders spend a year on campus in the program and then return to their districts to train and support Reading Recovery teachers. Reading Recovery is a highly effective short-term, early intervention program for first-grade students who are having great difficulty learning to read and write.
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School of Library and Information Studies Continuing Education Services
Continuing Education Services at UW–Madison’s School of Library and Information Studies offers a variety of high-quality continuing education courses, conferences, and workshops for librarians. Many of these enjoyable programs may appeal to traditional educators, as well as librarians. Topics include children’s literature, young adult literature, technical skills, children’s programming, puppetry, Spanish language, management skills, and reference services. Courses are offered both online and, in the summer months, in-person and range from one to 12 weeks in length. The course schedule changes each semester and during the summer. It is possible to earn continuing education credits for all programs.
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School of Music Community Outreach
UW–Madison offers a wide variety of summer programs for music educators, private teachers, performers, and conductors. These programs provide opportunities for both professional development and non-vocational pursuits, with university credit and CEUs available. The school sponsors the Madison Early Music Festival and Workshop, a study abroad program for teachers in the arts, an educational video series, and distance learning opportunities. In addition, it offers a large array of non-credit evening music classes for adult learners, including music appreciation, fundamentals/theory, composition, improvisation, performance ensembles, and beginning and intermediate classes in piano, voice, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, and various ethnic instrument and vocal traditions.
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Science Education Scholars (SES)
The Science Education Scholars Program offers summer research experiences to teams of School of Education students and classroom teachers. The program is coordinated by UW–Madison's Center for Biology Education; the research is guided by UW–Madison scientists. Participants build on the research experience by creating curriculum modules and activities for classroom use. The SES Web site includes links to other science resources for K–12 students and teachers.
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Social Justice Conference
This annual spring conference, sponsored by the Department of Counseling Psychology, aims to explore the issue of social justice within the practice of mental health counseling. The conference gathers people who are engaged in clinical practice, counselor educator training, and culturally relevant research to discuss how to integrate issues related to context transformation within clinical practice.
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Spanish for Teachers and Others
The UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies offers Spanish language classes for beginners through professionals, as well as programs in Spanish literature, culture, civilization, and business. It also offers travel programs to Latino countries. Many classes provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which can aid professional growth.
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Subject Guides of Internet Resources
UW-Stout Library Learning Center has put together comprehensive subject guides that are very useful to K-12 teachers and library media specialists. You can find links to information for every school subject including special topics that many teachers address in their classes, such as alcohol and drug abuse, biographies, environmental science, human development, and much more. Each link provides a short description of the resource. This is an excellent resource for teachers and librarians!
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Summer Institute on Education and Work
The annual Summer Institute on Education and Work offers workshops that focus on developing knowledge and skills in one or more of the 12 Career Development Facilitator (CDF) competencies. The institute is an ideal way to gain professional development and continuing education credit in a relaxed, informal setting on the UW–Madison campus. While designed specifically for certified CDFs and CDF instructors, the workshops are open to anyone who works in career development or education for work. The institute is hosted by the Center on Education and Work at the UW-Madison School of Education.
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Theatre and Drama Programs for Teachers and Others
Numerous theatre conferences, workshops, and publications for theatre and drama professionals and the general public are offered through the UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies. Interested participants can choose from Madison-area acting and improv classes, audition workshops, the Summer Drama Institute, a theatre directors' conference, and travel study programs. The department also co-sponsors the Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival each November. More information about each program is available on the Web site.
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Traditional High School Program
Each semester, including summer sessions, students with junior standing and strong high school academic records may enroll in UW-Madison courses for credit. Students are admitted as university special students and receive academic advising and orientation through the Office of University Special and Guest Students. Students must use the university special and guest student application, which can be downloaded from the Web site or obtained from the Office of University Special and Guest Students, 1305 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706; 608-263-6960. Requirements: B average (3.0) and letter of recommendation from high school counselor or principal.
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UW-Madison Speakers Directory
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Speakers Directory offers community groups around the state the expertise of over 700 faculty and staff from one of the nation's leading research universities. These speakers are willing to provide stimulating demonstrations, presentations, or tours representing a wide range of academic disciplines and professional specialties. Members of Wisconsin community groups, schools, professional associations, business and industry, and conference planners are invited to use this directory for assistance in identifying speakers and topics appropriate to their audience. The directory is searchable by keyword or by speaker's name, and a "K-12 only" limit can be used to narrow the range of results. A list by topic is available through the Speakers Bureau link.
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UW-Madison Summer Sessions
UW–Madison offers many special credit programs during Summer Sessions, including several specially tailored to teachers. Offerings include AP Summer Institute for Teachers, University Summer Forums, Windows on the World, several foreign language immersion programs, as well as service learning courses. Special noncredit programs are also offered in the summer. Summer offerings are highlighted in the Summer Timetable publication, available by request.
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UW-Madison Timetable
The online timetable is UW–Madison's catalog of all classes offered throughout campus. For each semester, one can access class offerings by college, department, or keyword search. Timetable-on-the-Web open-seats information is refreshed every 15 minutes. This refresh frequency provides the campus community with a timely and accurate picture of class offerings and seats available.
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UW-Oshkosh 2004 Geology Field Camp
A 6-week summer program with an early June start date. The primary goal of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh geology field camp is to teach students vital field skills and mapping techniques in a wide variety of geological environments. For this reason, the UW Oshkosh geology field camp is based in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, which offer diverse and well-exposed rocks for study. The Wasatch Mountains mark the intersection of a wide array of tectonic elements in North American Cordillera that include the Sevier fold-thrust belt, the Laramide Uinta uplift, the Tertiary Cottonwood intrusive belt, and the Basin and Range rift. Students at the camp gain practical experience and instruction in geologic mapping and field analysis of geologic structures and sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock assemblages. Requirements: previous coursework in geology. See site for details.
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UW-Stout School of Education Online Courses
The University of Wisconsin Stout-School of Education offers Online Professional Development for K-12 educators. The Online Professional Development Program is built on the philosophy that the TEACHER is the most influential person in our pursuit to improve the quality of education for every child. Our team provides teachers, media specialists, guidance counselors and school administrators with research-based training that is: student-focused; collaborative; results-driven; standards-based and curriculum-centered. In our program, you will receive personalized attention from an experienced teacher who provides coaching and feedback throughout your online experience.
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Wallace Fellows Program
The Wallace Fellows Program is a partnership of professors, practitioners, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction that promotes collaborative professional development for experienced urban principals. One important objective of the Wallace Fellows is to provide an avenue for administrators to develop the knowledge, skills, and reflective practices necessary to obtain master administrator licensure from the Department of Public Instruction. Wallace Fellows is an outgrowth of the Master Administrators Capstone Certificate (MACC) pilot program, and successful participants are also eligible for the certificate awarded by the University. The program is sponsored by the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) in the School of Education.
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WISCareers
Wisconsin Careers has offered high quality career development products and services to students and professionals in Wisconsin for more than 30 years. More than 700 Wisconsin Schools, agencies, and organizations have access to WISCareers, a career exploration and planning Web site. WISCareers links students and clients to occupation listings, course offerings, career assessments, financial planning resources, an e-portfolio program, resume and cover letter guides, and online test prep. WISCareers also links professionals to classroom activities, free training, and Web site customization. Many print materials are available for purchase.
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Wisconsin Center for Education Research
Housed in the School of Education, the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) is one of the world's largest educational research facilities. Home to more than 50 research projects, the center examines four aspects of education: teacher, learner, organizational setting, and curriculum. WCER's broad mission is to produce new understandings of education and to provide leadership for education research and education improvement. About one-third of its projects are directly related to pre-service or in-service teacher education.
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Wisconsin Idea Leadership Academy
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) in the School of Education sponsors a summer academy for school leaders that addresses critical issues in K–12 education. The annual event, which features educational leaders from across the country and ELPA faculty, offers participants an opportunity to engage in critical dialogue, problem solving, and planning as they learn about and develop strategies to meet the challenges facing their schools or districts. The 2007 Wisconsin Idea Leadership Academy, “Doubling Student Performance,” will focus on enhancing student learning and closing the achievement gap. Registration information and program details are available on the ELPA Web site.
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Wisconsin KEEP (K-12 Energy Education Program)
Energy literacy is critical to Wisconsin's economic and environmental future. KEEP seeks to improve and increase energy education in Wisconsin's K-12 schools. Teachers are uniquely positioned to promote energy literacy in the next generation; this link will take you directly to KEEP's professional development resources.
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Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program (WisTEP)
The Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program is a national professional development program for K–14 science and health educators. WisTEP provides a continuum of opportunities and resources including an annual summer institute, academic-year programming, and program collaboration. Classes allow teachers to earn graduate credits, network with colleagues and UW scientists, share ideas and develop new teaching materials, and earn credit toward re-certification and pay increases. Requirements: teachers need to complete two applications – one to be admitted to UW-Madison as a university special student, and one for the Teacher Enhancement program. Both are available on the Web site.
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Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture
Hosted by the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures, Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture (WTLC) is a network of educators committed to incorporating local culture into their classrooms. Educators can join the WTLC listserv or view local culture projects and resources through the WTLC Web site. The network provides support in curriculum development, teaching, resource identification, communication, and advocacy. It also offers professional development opportunities, such as an eight-day bus tour, Here at Home: A Wisconsin Cultural Tour for K–12 Teachers.
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