ME-PD Program Options
Patricia Markos, Ph.D., Director, ME-PD Learning
Community
Gary Willhite, Ph.D., Director, ME-PD
Welcome to the Master of Education - Professional Development program at UW-La Crosse. The ME-PD program is founded on a history of improving the quality of education throughout the state of Wisconsin while remaining absolutely dedicated to meeting the individual needs of its graduate students. Hundreds of ME-PD program graduates are delivering best practices in education for PreK-12 students within Wisconsin and throughout the United States. As one of the cornerstones of the School of Education, the ME-PD program strives to develop within its graduates commitment to the teaching profession, profound respect for the dignity of all learners, and professional competencies that enable them to be effective teachers and responsible citizens in a diverse and dynamic world. Of special note is the fact that UW-L ranked third among Midwest Regional Public Master's Universities in "America's Best Colleges" U.S. News & World Report, 2007 Guide Book. I invite you to investigate further which ME-PD program option best fits your needs for your own professional journey."