About Us
Our Mission
The Teacher Education Center aims to uphold the Wisconsin Idea by supporting research and development of policies that capitalize on the role of teacher preparation in challenging inequities in P-12 schools, maximizing the impact of our teacher preparation programs, and supporting the preparation of teacher educators and teacher education scholars.
Our Vision
To advance UW–Madison’s leadership and impact in the field of education by serving as an incubator for teacher education practices and providing support for and connections between our research, state policy, and our preparation of future teachers.
American Indian Curriculum Services
Through Act 31, a piece of legislation which emerged from the recommendation of the 1984 Ad Hoch Comission on Racism, schools are required to teach American Indian studies at least three times throughout a student’s K-12 career and to maintain instructional materials which appropriately reflect diverse cultures. The Act’s greatest impact on programs at the University of Wisconsin, is that each teacher seeking a license from the state must have instruction in American Indian history, culture and tribal sovereignty.
Our Team
The team members of the Teacher Education Center share a passion for equitable education, social justice, innovation, and service. We believe ensuring that all P-12 students have access to high-quality teachers is an important avenue by which to pursue excellence and equitable educational outcomes. Brief descriptions of the Teacher Education Center’s leadership team and staff are provided below.
Jen Schoepke
Director of Forward Madison
UW-Madison Office: (608) 265-8255; MMSD Office: (608) 204-7804
News
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION (PREP) CONFERENCE
Joins us and Bucky on Tuesday, November 19th from 3:30 - 8 PM for a teacher education professional development conference focused on job search preparation. The event includes two panel sessions and 5 breakout sessions.
October 17, 2019Nearly 300 books by award-winning author Kate DiCamillo being delivered to Wisconsin districts by Teacher Education Center
With backing from author Kate DiCamillo, staff from the Teacher Education Center are delivering nearly 300 books by the award-winning author to several districts around Wisconsin.
October 17, 2019Laptop Checkout
The Teacher Education Center is happy to announce we have 3 laptops which will become available at the beginning of October for teacher education students to check out on a semester long basis. Please fill …
September 12, 2019Licensure Test Financial Aid is now available
The Teacher Education Center is excited to announce it will be offering scholarships to help defray the exam costs to students taking various licensure exams such as the edTPA, WFORT, or PRAXIS. Please consult with …
September 10, 2019School of Education students, staff pitch in at 100 Black Men of Madison’s Back to School Celebration
The 100 Black Men of Madison held its 25th annual Back to School Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 10, and several with ties to UW–Madison’s School of Education were on hand to help out at the event.
September 6, 2019