Teacher Education
Teacher quality is the key
UW-L Continuing Education offers workshops, conferences and credit courses that stimulate new ideas and educational practices to meet the needs of both individual educators and school districts. Whether you are looking to renew your teacher license and certification or receive additional training, we can provide you with the programs you need. Here are a few of the ways we can assist you:
- Curriculum development in writing, math, reading, science, social studies or community building
- Exceptional education Human growth and development
- Research
- Standards and assessment
- Technology
- School district management
- On site professional development
For more information: 608.785.6512
Attention Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Providers: Become a more effective teacher and care provider to young children!
Increase your early childhood knowledge and skills through opportunities offered by an innovative partnership of multiple local organizations. The Early Childhood Professional Development Options collaborative is committed to increasing the quality of professional development for all those who care for and teach our young children. Courses are highly practical, interactive and scheduled at times most convenient to child care professionals.
For more information and a schedule of course offerings, call 608.785.6528
Learning Community of Artists: Best Business Practices Program
This program is designed to empower visual artists from all disciplines to take the next step in building sustainable art businesses. The program is a discussion rather than lecturebased format and teaches both theory and hands-on skills with an emphasis on adult, interactive learning. The community of artists stays together through the year to support and learn from each other. Many of the learning outcomes are self-selected and self-directed, respectful of scheduling and learning-style preferences. Join a learning community of artists, improve your business skills and learn how to achieve financial success without sacrificing creativity. More...
October 2008 - June 2009
Licensing Renewal Support Center
UW-La Crosse School of Education and Office of Continuing Education and Extension have been awarded a Wisconsin Department of Instruction grant that allows them to establish a Licensing Renewal Support Center (LRSC). UW-L is one of sixteen sites in Wisconsin to be named a LRSC. The primary purpose of the Center is to provide PI 34 license renewal-related services to various licensed educators not employed by Wisconsin public schools. The secondary purpose is to provide assistance to licensed Wisconsin educators who wish to renew their license using a professional development plan in 2008 and 2009.
Classes Offered:
ACT Prep training for School Districts
2008 Annual Fall Educator & Parent Workshops: Differentiating Curriculum with Roger Taylor
November 18, 2008 Parent Evening
November 19, 2008 Educator Workshop
2009 Annual Fall Educator & Parent Workshop: Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites with Marcia L. Tate
November 18, 2009
Cultural Diversity Communication Training (EFN 475/575—section 730: Online Course offered in “J” term)
January 5-23, 2009
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
June 15-18; follow-up credit meeting June 26, 2009
Midwest Autism Conference: Putting the Pieces Together
October 19-21, 2008
Storytelling by Sara Slayton
January 29-April 2, 2009
Wisconsin School Psychologists Association Convention (WSPA)
1 (GRAD) credit option
October 29-31, 2008
Wisconsin State Reading Association Annual Convention (WSRA)
1 (GRAD) credit option
February 5-7, 2009
