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.
Use Find a Prep Program button below to search all approved educator preparation programs.
For information about each approved program, please contact the program directly using the Contact Information for Approved Educator Preparation Programs below.
The following includes contact information for the educator preparation programs approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Kim Jacobson, Certification Officer (414) 382-6268 Jodi Eastberg, Dean (414) 382-6231 Jingjing Lou, Associate Professor and Chair 608-363-2078 Tracy Ehlers, Program Coordinator (608) 363-2325 David Segura, Assistant Professor (608) 363-2344 Janice Jones, Interim Associate Dean (414) 410-4687 Eric J Dimmit, Associate Dean (414) 410-4688 Kim Hofkamp, Director of Clinical Placement and Licensing Maria Medina-Smith, Coordinator of Education Programs (262) 650-4974 Dr. Karin Sconzert, Education Department Chair (262) 551-2310 Dawn Rice, Assistant Director (262) 787-9500 ext 9547 Kris Schrimpf , Coordinator (262) 787-9523 Tere Masiarchin , Senior Director (715) 460-1086 Nancy Jaeger, Director, Educator Licensing & Residency in Teacher Education (RITE) (920) 236-0508 Pamela Rupert , RITE Special Projects Coordinator (920)-236-0534 Al Betry, Program Director (715) 453-2141 Kelli Chelberg , Faculty/Field Experience Coordinator (715) 799-6226 James Pingel, Dean of School of Education (262) 243-4214 Jennifer Becker, Director of Licensure and Assessment (262) 243-2093 Drew Silver,Certification Officer (608) 663-3216 Mariah Kaiser, Program Administrator (715) 246-6555 Tricia Schlicht, Program Administrator (715) 246-6555 Mariah Kaiser, Program Administrator (715) 246-6555 John Yang, Director (Teaching and Administrative licenses) (920) 565-1000 Deborah Bilzing, Director (Pupil Services licenses) (920) 565-1021 Stewart Purkey, Certification Officer (920) 832-6714 Robert Lazzell, Director of Field Experiences (920) 261-9300 Dr. Kimiko Ott , Chair of the Education Department (920) 923-7146 Kirsten Lathrop, Director of Field Placements & Licensure (414) 288-5890 Jonathan Tempesta, Manager (414) 475-8841 Ruth Barratt, Certification Officer (414) 277-2230 Dan Pavletich, Associate Director (414) 277-2486 Debra Dosemagen, Education Department Chair (414) 930-3160 Angela McCarty , Education Services Director (414) 375-0168 Kevin Zak, Education Department Chair and EPP Director (715) 682-1349 Jean Ridgen - Director of Teacher Education (920) 748-8698 Reid Riggle, Certification Officer (920) 403-3065 Patricia Norman, Co-chair (920) 403-3092 Wendy Karabush, Office Specialist of Teacher Education (920) 403-3004 Logan Prochaska, Driver's Education Coordinator Carol Koroghlanian, Certification Officer (715) 836-4758 Pao Lor, Professor/Program Chair (920) 465-2426 Ashley Cree, Certification Officer (608) 785-8127 Marcie Wycoff Horn, Dean (608) 785-8134 Kelly Hayek, Interim Associate Director of Teacher Education Center (608) 262-4602 Christie Peters, Director, Office of Clinical Experience (414) 229-4352 Linda Haling, Dean 920-424-3322 Renae Swanson , Associate Dean 920-424-3322 (920) 424-1722 UW – Parkside (Kenosha) Peggy James , Dean, College of Social Sciences and Professional (262) 595-2993 Elizabeth Runde, Program Assistant (608) 342-1130 Jennifer Collins , School of Education (608) 342-1131 Michael Martin, Certification Officer (715) 425-3774 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 Michael Buncher, Certification Officer (715) 394-8145 Wendy Kropid, Assistant Dean of Education (715) 394-8071 Jillian Smith, Certification Officer (262) 472-1101 Lana Collet-Klingenberg, Chair (262) 472-1106 Matthew Johnson , Executive Director, School of Education (608) 796-3394 Alan Bitter, Certification Officer (414) 443-8565 Kristina Magsig, EDU Office Manager (414) 443-8818 Please use the PI-1604 EPP Contact Form for changes in information. 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. Wisconsin Preparation Program Approval Handbook Appendix B (portrait) Appendix B (landscape) 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. 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 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 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 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 Per Act 166, 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. Private Colleges and Universities The following lists Licensure Program Guidelines for use by educator preparation program providers offering approved educator preparation programs under Wis. Admin. PI 34. Some of the guidelines are still under revision. Until all areas have been finalized, you may reference previous Content Guidelines for Program Approval. ADMINISTRATIVE Wisconsin Content Guidelines Alignment Charts to National Standards Superintendent (03/5003) Director of Instruction (10/5010) Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Alignment Chart School Business Administrator (08/5008) Principal (51/5051) Instructional Technology Coordinator (92/5092) 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) 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 Reading Teacher (316/1316)Approved Educator Preparation Program
Contact
Alverno College, Milwaukee
Beloit College, Beloit
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee
Carroll University, Waukesha
Carthage College, Kenosha
CESA 1 PBL – Proficiency-Based Licensure
CESA 2 - Licensure Academy for School Staff (CLASS)
CESA 6 RITE – Residency in Teacher Education
CESA 7 TDC – Teacher Development Center
Jeffrey Dickert, Dean
(920) 617-5612CESA 9 ETP - Excellence in Teaching Program
College of Menominee Nation, Keshena
Concordia University, Mequon
Edgewood College, Madison
eduCATE – Project Teaching!
eduCATE – 10SPED
eduCATE – WISCAD: Wisconsin School Administrator Certification Program
Lakeland College, Sheboygan
Lawrence University, Appleton
Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown
Marian University, Fond du Lac
Marquette University, Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Schools University, Milwaukee
Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee
Mount Mary University, Milwaukee
Urban Learning Collaborative (ULC) – Urban Learning Collaborative (ULC)
Northland College, Ashland
Ripon College, Ripon
St. Norbert College, DePere
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
UW – Oshkosh – ACT!: Alternative Careers in Teaching
Viterbo University, LaCrosse
Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee
Note for educator preparation programs:
Program Approval
Program Approval Resources
*Section 3 of this handbook is in the process of being finalized.License Based on Equivalency (LBE) Provider Resources
Licensing Resources
Other Resources
Report
Contains Data About
2016 State Report
2015 State Report
2014 State Report
2013 State Report
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
Public Tribal College
Educator Prep Program
Annual Report
For More Information
College of the Menominee Nation
2013 College of the Menominee Nation Report
Private Colleges and Universities
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
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.