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High-quality preparation matters. It impacts retention and persistence in the profession and student outcomes. Effective preparation includes coursework, field experiences, and student teaching.


Educator Preparation Programs

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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.

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

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

Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee

Kate Meudt, Vice President of Academic Affairs
(414) 410-4006

Denise Barnes , Program and Certification Coordinator
(414) 410-4368

Carroll University, Waukesha

Colleen Pennell, Chair Department of Education
(262) 524-7289

Katy Kozlowski , Coordinator of Education Programs
(262) 650-4974

Carthage College, Kenosha

Nina Weisling , Education Department Chair
(262) 551-5831

CESA 1 PBL – Proficiency-Based Licensure

Dawn Rice, Assistant Director
(262) 787-9500 ext 9547

Kris Schrimpf , Coordinator
(262) 787-9523

CESA 2 -  Licensure Academy for School Staff (CLASS)

Tere Masiarchin , Senior Director
(715) 460-1086

Kaycee Rogers, CLASS Coordinator
(920) 723-3649

CESA 4 - Alternative Licensing Pathways Supports & Services (ALPSS)

Kaye Henrickson, Director
(608) 786-4800

Jen Rasmussen, Director
(608) 786-4800

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

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

College of Menominee Nation, Keshena

Kelli Chelberg , Assistant Professsor
(715) 799-6226

Jennifer Morris, Faculty
(715) 799-5600

Concordia University, Mequon

James Pingel, Dean of School of Education
(262) 243-4214

Jennifer Becker, Director of Licensure and Assessment
(262) 243-4546

Edgewood College, Madison

Julie Luecke, Associate Dean
(608) 663-2372

Julie Petersen , Certification Officer, Clinical Placement Specialist
(608) 663-4335

EDUCATE - WI 

Erin Schiltgen, Director
(715) 246-6555

Maggie Bussewitz, Program Administrator
(715) 246-6555

Lakeland College, Sheboygan

John Yang, Director (Teaching and Administrative licenses)
(920) 565-1000

Deborah Bilzing, Director (Pupil Services licenses)
(920) 565-1021

Lawrence University, Appleton

Stewart Purkey, Certification Officer
(920) 832-6714

Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown

Thomas Graham, Dean of the School of Education
(920) 206-2341 

Charity Schmitz , Administrative Assistant
(920) 206-2345

Marian University, Fond du Lac

Dr. Sandra Cronin , Interim Education Department Chair
(920) 923-7363

Marquette University, Milwaukee

Kirsten Lathrop, Director of Field Placements & Licensure
(414) 288-5890

Milwaukee Public Schools University, Milwaukee

Jonathan Tempesta, Manager
(414) 475-8841

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

Mount Mary University, Milwaukee

Debra Dosemagen, Education Department Chair
(414) 930-3160

Urban Learning Collaborative (ULC) – Urban Learning Collaborative (ULC)

Angela McCarty , Education Services Director
(414) 375-0168

Northland College, Ashland

Kevin Zak, Education Department Chair and EPP Director
(715) 682-1349

Ripon College, Ripon

Jean Rigden - Director of Teacher Education
(920) 748-8698

St. Norbert College, DePere

Michelle Falter , Director of Teacher Education / Associate Professor
(920) 403-3142

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Logan Prochaska, Driver's Education Coordinator

UW – Eau Claire

Carol Koroghlanian, Certification Officer
(715) 836-4758

UW – Green Bay

Tim Kaufam , Chairperson, Education
(920) 465-2003

UW – La Crosse

Marcie Wycoff Horn, Dean
(608) 785-8134

Jennifer Pinnow, Certification Officer & Academic Services Director

UW – Madison

Kelly Hayek, Assistant Director
(608) 262-4602

UW – Milwaukee

Andrew Davis, Associate Dean/Head of School

UW – Oshkosh

Kathryn Allen , Associate Dean
(920) 424-3159

 

 

UW – Parkside (Kenosha)

Gregory Cramer , Chair, Department of Teacher Education
262-595-2913

UW – Platteville

Elizabeth Runde, Program Assistant
(608) 342-1130

Tim Buttles , School of Education Director
(608) 342-1485

UW – River Falls

Tyler Koepke, Certification Officer
(715)425-3708

UW – Stevens Point

Maggie Beeber, Certification Officer
(715) 346-2040

Lynda Fernholz, Associate Dean & Head of the School of Education
(715)-346-3223

UW – Stout (Menomonie)

Heather Klanderman, Certification Officer
(715) 232-4088

UW – Superior

Michael Buncher, Certification Officer
(715) 394-8145

Wendy Kropid, Assistant Dean of Education
(715) 394-8071

UW – Whitewater

Lana Collet-Klingenberg, Interim Dean
(262) 472-5380

Gretchen Kinney, Licensing Officer
(262) 472-1059 

Viterbo University, LaCrosse

Daisy Figueroa , Assistant Dean, School of Education 
(608) 796-3385

Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee

Alan Bitter, Certification Officer
(414) 443-8565

Note for educator preparation programs:

Please use the PI-1604 EPP Contact Form for changes in information.

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

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

2021 State Report
 

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.

2020 State Report

  • candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2018 and 8/31/2019

  • candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2018 and 8/31/2019

  • candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2019-2020 school year

  • statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2018 and 8/31/2019

2019 State Report

  • candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2017 and 8/31/2018

  • candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2017 and 8/31/2018

  • candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2018-2019 school year

  • statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2017 and 8/31/2018

2018 State Report

  • candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2016 and 8/31/2017

  • candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2016 and 8/31/2017

  • candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2017-2018 school year

  • statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2016 and 8/31/2017

2017 State Report

  • candidates who completed their program between 9/1/2015 and 8/31/2016

  • candidates who applied for a Wisconsin license 9/1/2015 and 8/31/2016

  • candidates who were employed in WI public school during the 2016-2017 school year

  • statewide test results for all test takers between 9/1/2015 and 8/31/2016

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
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
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
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

Each Wisconsin EPP is required to publicly post their individual report information to their website. Use the links below to locate these individual reports and find additional information provided by these programs.

The first report, 2013 Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Annual Report, provides information on candidates who completed a Wisconsin EPP between September 1, 2011, and August 31, 2012, and were endorsed for Wisconsin licensure. It also provides valuable information on completers who applied for Wisconsin licensure and their employment in Wisconsin public schools the subsequent year. The annual report includes aggregated statewide data on all Wisconsin test-takers during the report year.

Public Universities    

Public Tribal College    

Private Colleges and Universities    

Alternative Route Programs

Public Universities (UW System)

Educator Prep Program Annual Report For More Information
UW-Eau Claire 2013 UW-Eau Claire Report College of Education & Human Sciences website
UW-Green Bay 2013 UW-Green Bay Report  
UW-La Crosse 2013 UW-La Crosse Report  
UW-Madison 2013 UW-Madison Report School of Education website
UW-Milwaukee 2013 UW-Milwaukee Report School of Education website
UW-Oshkosh 2013 UW-Oshkosh Report  
UW-Parkside (Kenosha) 2013 UW-Parkside Report School of Education website
UW-Platteville 2013 UW-Platteville Report School of Education website
UW-River Falls 2013 UW-River Falls Report  
UW-Stevens Point 2013 UW-Stevens Point Report School of Education website
UW-Stout (Menomonie) 2013 UW-Stout Report  
UW-Superior 2013 UW-Superior Report  
UW-Whitewater 2013 UW-Whitewater Report College of Education Data and Assessment

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Public Tribal College

Educator Prep Program Annual Report For More Information
College of the Menominee Nation 2013 College of the Menominee Nation Report  

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Private Colleges and Universities

Educator Prep Program Annual Report For More Information
Alverno College 2013 Alverno Report School of Education website
Beloit College 2013 Beloit Report  
Cardinal Stritch University 2013 Cardinal Stritch Report College of Education & Leadership website
Carroll University 2013 Carroll Report Education Program Information website
Carthage College 2013 Carthage Report  
Concordia University 2013 Concordia Report Wisconsin Educator Preparation Program Report
Edgewood College 2013 Edgewood Report  
Lakeland College 2013 Lakeland Report Education Program website
Lawrence University 2013 Lawrence Report Teacher Certification website
Maranatha Baptist University 2013 Maranatha Baptist Report School of Education website
Marian University 2013 Marian Report  
Marquette University 2013 Marquette Report College of Education website
Mount Mary University 2013 Mount Mary Report  
Northland College 2013 Northland Report Education Program website
Ripon College 2013 Ripon Report Education Department website
St. Norbert College 2013 St. Norbert Report  
Silver Lake College 2013 Silver Lake Report  
Viterbo University 2013 Viterbo Report School of Education website
Wisconsin Lutheran College 2013 Wisconsin Lutheran Report Education Program website

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Alternative Route Programs

Educator Prep Program Annual Report For More Information
ACT! Alternative Careers in Teaching 2013 ACT! Report Program website
CESA 1: Proficiency Based Licensure 2013 CESA 1 PBL Report Program Report
CESA 6: Residency in Teacher Education 2013 CESA 6 RITE Report Program website
CESA 7: Teacher Development Center 2013 CESA 7 TDC Report  
Milwaukee Teacher Education Center 2013 MTEC Report Program website
NORDA, Inc. (Project Teaching!, 10SPED, WISCAD) 2013 Norda Report Educator Preparation Program Reports
Urban Education Fellows Program 2013 Urban Ed Fellows Report  

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Licensure Program Content Guidelines

The following lists licensure program content guidelines for use by educator preparation program providers offering approved educator preparation programs under Wis. Admin. PI 34. Content guidelines are used for program approval if there are no national standards in place.  

ADMINISTRATIVE

Wisconsin Content Guidelines

Alignment Charts to National Standards

Superintendent (03/5003)

Superintendent Alignment Chart

Director of Instruction (10/5010)

Director of Instruction Alignment Chart

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services  (80/5080)

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Alignment Chart

School Business Administrator (08/5008)

School Business Administrator Alignment Chart

Principal (51/5051)

Principal Alignment Chart

Instructional Technology Coordinator (92/5092)

 

Career and Technology Education Coordinator  (93/5093)

 

Reading Specialist  (17/5017)

 

Library Media Supervisor  (91/5091)

 

Program Coordinator  (64/5064)

 

 

PUPIL SERVICES

School Counselor (54/7054)

School Nurse (75/7075)

School Psychologist (62/7062)

School Social Worker (50/7050)

 

TEACHING

Developmental Teaching

Early Childhood (Birth – Age 8) (70)

Early Childhood – Middle Childhood (Birth – Age 11) (71)

Middle Childhood – Early Adolescence (Age 6 – 12 or 13) (72)

Special Education Teaching

Early Childhood – Special Education  (Birth – Age 8) (809/1809)

Cross Categorical Special Education  (801/1801)

Cognitive Disability  (810/1810)

Emotional/Behavioral Disorders  (830/1830)

Specific Learning Disabilities  (811/1811)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing  (805/1805)

Speech and Language Pathology  (820/1820)

Visual Impairments  (825/1825)

Early Adolescence – Adolescence Teaching

Broad-field Language Arts  (301/1301)

English (300/1300)

Journalism (310/1310)

Speech Communication  (320/1320)

Mathematics (400/1400)

Computer Science (405/1405)

Broad-field Science (601/1601)

Biology (605/1605)

Chemistry (610/1610)

Earth and Space Science (635/1635)

Environmental Science (615/1615)

Life and Environmental Science (606/1606)

Physical Science (637/1637)

Physics (625/1625)

Broad-field Social Studies (701/1701)

Economics (710/1710)

Geography (715/1715)

History (725/1725)

Political Science (735/1735)

Psychology (740/1740)

Sociology (745/1745)

Early Childhood – Adolescence Teaching

Agriculture (200/1200)

Art (550/1550)

Business Education (250/1250)

Dance (536/1536)

English as a Second Language (395/1395)

Family and Consumer Education (210/1210)

Health Education (910/1910)

Marketing Education (285/1285)

Music – Choral (511/1511)

Music – General Music (515/1515)

Music – Instrumental (506/1506)

Physical Education (530/1530)

Theatre (325/1325)

Technology Education (220/1220)

World Languages

Supplemental Teaching

Adaptive Education (859/1859)

Adaptive Physical Education (860/1860)

Alternative Education (952/1952)

Assistive Technology (858/1858)

Athletic Coaching (540/1540)

Bilingual/Bicultural Education (023/1023)

Driver Education/Safety (450/1450, 455/1455)

Gifted and Talented (014/1014)

Library Media Specialist (902/1902) - Updated Nov 2016
Note: The State Superintendent will be issuing a scope statement to revise PI 34 requirements for this license based on recommendations from a state workgroup.

Reading Teacher (316/1316)