Educator Preparation Programs
To receive a Tier II or Tier III educator license in Wisconsin, applicants can complete an approved program and demonstrate competency in the Wisconsin Educator Standards. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction approves educator preparation programs leading to licensure at entities including Wisconsin colleges/universities, CESAs, school districts, and private companies.
Under the program approval approach to educator licensing, Wisconsin-approved program completers are granted a license by the Department of Public Instruction based on the endorsement (i.e. recommendation) by the certification officer of the approved program.
If the approved program is offered through one of the thirty-three Wisconsin colleges and universities, the program can lead to a degree (e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s, Education Specialist) and/or licensure only based on the licensure program requirements.
If the approved program is offered by an entity that is not a college or university, the candidate in this program must meet the minimal degree requirements prior to admission. These approved programs do not grant a degree.
To search all approved educator preparation programs, use Find a Prep Program button below to download an Excel spreadsheet. Note: The spreadsheet is updated often. Revisit the link to access the most up-to-date list.
For information about each approved program, please contact the program directly using the Contact Information for Approved Educator Preparation Programs below.
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Contact Information for Approved Educator Preparation Programs
The following includes contact information for the educator preparation programs approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
| Approved Educator Preparation Program |
Contact |
| Alverno College, Milwaukee |
Kim Jacobson, Certification Officer
(414) 382-6268
Jodi Eastberg, Dean
(414) 382-6231
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| Beloit College, Beloit |
Jingjing Lou, Associate Professor and Chair
608-363-2078
Jendayi Mbali - Director of Teacher Education
David Segura, Assistant Professor
(608) 363-2344
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| Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee |
Kate Meudt, Vice President of Academic Affairs
(414) 410-4006
Denise Barnes , Program and Certification Coordinator
(414) 410-4368
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| Carroll University, Waukesha |
Colleen Pennell, Chair Department of Education
(262) 524-7289
Katy Kozlowski , Coordinator of Education Programs
(262) 650-4974
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| Carthage College, Kenosha |
Nina Weisling , Education Department Chair
(262) 551-5831
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| CESA 1 PBL – Proficiency-Based Licensure |
Dawn Rice, Assistant Director
(262) 787-9500 ext 9547
Kris Schrimpf , Coordinator
(262) 787-9523
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| CESA 2 - Licensure Academy for School Staff (CLASS) |
Tere Masiarchin , Senior Director
(715) 460-1086
Kaycee Rogers, CLASS Coordinator
(920) 723-3649
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| CESA 4 - Alternative Licensing Pathways Supports & Services (ALPSS) |
Kaye Henrickson, Director
(608) 786-4800
Jen Rasmussen, Director
(608) 786-4800
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| CESA 6 RITE – Residency in Teacher Education |
Nancy Jaeger, Director, Educator Licensing & Residency in Teacher Education (RITE)
(920) 236-0508
Pamela Rupert , RITE Special Projects Coordinator
(920)-236-0534
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| CESA 7 TDC – Teacher Development Center |
Aaron Malczewski, Program Coordinator
(920) 617-5619 |
| CESA 9 ETP - Excellence in Teaching Program |
Linda Myers, Associate Director
(715) 453-2141
Faye Witulski, Program Assistant
(715) 453-2141
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| College of Menominee Nation, Keshena |
Kelli Chelberg , Assistant Professsor
(715) 799-6226
Jennifer Morris, Faculty
(715) 799-5600
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| Concordia University, Mequon |
James Pingel, Dean of School of Education
(262) 243-4214
Jennifer Becker, Director of Licensure and Assessment
(262) 243-4546
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| Edgewood College, Madison |
Julie Luecke, Associate Dean
(608) 663-2372
Julie Petersen , Certification Officer, Clinical Placement Specialist
(608) 663-4335
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| EDUCATE - WI |
Erin Schiltgen, Director
(715) 246-6555
Maggie Bussewitz, Program Administrator
(715) 246-6555
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| Lakeland College, Sheboygan |
John Yang, Director (Teaching and Administrative licenses)
(920) 565-1000
Deborah Bilzing, Director (Pupil Services licenses)
(920) 565-1021
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| Lawrence University, Appleton |
Stewart Purkey, Certification Officer
(920) 832-6714
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| Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown |
Thomas Graham, Dean of the School of Education
(920) 206-2341
Charity Schmitz , Administrative Assistant
(920) 206-2345
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| Marian University, Fond du Lac |
Dr. Sandra Cronin , Interim Education Department Chair
(920) 923-7363
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| Marquette University, Milwaukee |
Kirsten Lathrop, Director of Field Placements & Licensure
(414) 288-5890
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| Milwaukee Public Schools University, Milwaukee |
Jonathan Tempesta, Manager
(414) 475-8841
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| Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee |
Ruth Barratt, Certification Officer
(414) 277-2230
Dan Pavletich, Associate Director
(414) 277-2486
Michele Trawicki, Program Director - MBA in Education Leadership
(414) 277-7378
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| Mount Mary University, Milwaukee |
Debra Dosemagen, Education Department Chair
(414) 930-3160
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| Urban Learning Collaborative (ULC) – Urban Learning Collaborative (ULC) |
Angela McCarty , Education Services Director
(414) 375-0168
Suzana Bjelic, Admission Assistant
(414) 375-2635
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| Northland College, Ashland |
Kevin Zak, Education Department Chair and EPP Director
(715) 682-1349
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| Ripon College, Ripon |
Jean Rigden - Director of Teacher Education
(920) 748-8698
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| St. Norbert College, DePere |
Michelle Falter , Director of Teacher Education / Associate Professor
(920) 403-3142
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| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College |
Logan Prochaska, Driver's Education Coordinator
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UW – Eau Claire
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Carol Koroghlanian, Certification Officer
(715) 836-4758
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UW – Green Bay
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Tim Kaufam , Chairperson, Education
(920) 465-2003
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UW – La Crosse
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Marcie Wycoff Horn, Dean
(608) 785-8134
Jennifer Pinnow, Certification Officer & Academic Services Director
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UW – Madison
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Kelly Hayek, Assistant Director
(608) 262-4602
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UW – Milwaukee
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Andrew Davis, Associate Dean/Head of School
Christie Peters, Director, Office of Clinical Experience
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UW – Oshkosh
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Kathryn Allen , Associate Dean
(920) 424-3159
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UW – Parkside (Kenosha)
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Gregory Cramer , Chair, Department of Teacher Education
262-595-2913
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UW – Platteville
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Elizabeth Runde, Program Assistant
(608) 342-1130
Tim Buttles , School of Education Director
(608) 342-1485
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UW – River Falls
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Tyler Koepke, Certification Officer
(715)425-3708
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UW – Stevens Point
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Maggie Beeber, Certification Officer
(715) 346-2040
Lynda Fernholz, Associate Dean & Head of the School of Education
(715)-346-3223
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UW – Stout (Menomonie)
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Deanna Schultz, Associate Dean/School of Education Director
(715) 232-5449
Heather Klanderman, Certification Officer
(715) 232-4088
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UW – Superior
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Michael Buncher, Certification Officer
(715) 394-8145
Wendy Kropid, Assistant Dean of Education
(715) 394-8071
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UW – Whitewater
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Lana Collet-Klingenberg, Interim Dean
(262) 472-5380
Gretchen Kinney, Licensing Officer
(262) 472-1059
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| Viterbo University, LaCrosse |
Daisy Figueroa , Assistant Dean, School of Education
(608) 796-3385
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| Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee |
Alan Bitter, Certification Officer
(414) 443-8565
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Note for educator preparation programs:
Please use the PI-1604 EPP Contact Form for changes in information.
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Resources for Educator Preparation Programs
Program Approval
The program approval process is a review of an entity’s educator preparation program. The review process ensures that Wisconsin’s educator preparation programs meet the performance-based standards and statutory and rule requirements specified in Wis. Stat. 118.19 and Wis. Admin. Code sec. PI 34. In addition, the process requires that entities develop collaborative relationships with the PK-12 education community to promote continuous improvement throughout an educator’s professional career.
Entities have flexibility under Wis. Admin. Code sec. PI 34 to develop distinct preparation programs that reflect their unique missions, goals, and structures. Entities are responsible for providing evidence that their programs prepare educators who can meet the standards established by the State of Wisconsin in Wis. Admin. Code sec. PI 34 Subch. III and IV. The evidence is reviewed during the program approval process to ensure that entities have met all program approval requirements of Wis. Admin. Code sec. PI 34.
Program Approval Resources
Licensing Resources
Other Resources
- Title II Higher Education Act – U.S. Department of Education website for Title II Higher Education Act.
- FCCLA (Wisconsin Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America)– Intracurricular organization exposing students to work-based learning, business and industry networks, and industry-recognized certifications. FCCLA has four career pathways with one specifically focused on developing future educators.
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Educator Preparation and Workforce Analysis Annual Reports
In 2011, The Wisconsin State Legislature passed Act 166, which requires the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to produce an annual report of the state’s educator preparation programs (EPP). The report must include information on program completers and first-time passage rates on state-required performance assessments.
| Report |
Contains Data About |
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2021 State Report
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Covers data from the 2019-21 school years including data on enrollment and completion of educator preparation programs, passage rates on licensure exams, shortage areas, demographics, salary and fringe, retention, and retirement.
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2020 State Report
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candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2018 and 8/31/2019
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candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2018 and 8/31/2019
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candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2019-2020 school year
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statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2018 and 8/31/2019
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2019 State Report
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candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2017 and 8/31/2018
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candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2017 and 8/31/2018
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candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2018-2019 school year
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statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2017 and 8/31/2018
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2018 State Report
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candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2016 and 8/31/2017
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candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2016 and 8/31/2017
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candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2017-2018 school year
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statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2016 and 8/31/2017
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2017 State Report
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candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2015 and 8/31/2016
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candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2015 and 8/31/2016
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candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2016-2017 school year
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statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2015 and 8/31/2016
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| 2016 State Report |
- candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2014 and 8/31/2015
- candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2014 and 8/31/2015
- candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2015-2016 school year
- statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2014 and 8/31/2015
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| 2015 State Report |
- candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2013 and 8/31/2014
- candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2013 and 8/31/2014
- candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2014-2015 school year
- statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2013 and 8/31/2014
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| 2014 State Report |
- candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2012 and 8/31/2013
- candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2012 and 8/31/2013
- candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2013-2014 school year
- statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2012 and 8/31/2013
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| 2013 State Report |
- candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2011 and 8/31/2012
- candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 12/1/2011 and 8/31/2012
- candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2012-2013 school year
- statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2011 and 8/31/2012
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Licensure Program Content Guidelines
WI educator preparation programs must, per Wis. Admin. PI 34, demonstrate alignment to licensure content guidelines for program approval. National standards must be followed. Wisconsin content guidelines must be used when there are no national standards in place. Educator Preparation Programs should contact their DPI liaison with questions.
Updated lists of content guidelines for specific licenses will be posted soon.
