SOE Handbook
The purpose of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse School of Education Handbook is to provide faculty and staff with a guide to the policies, procedures, and practices of the School of Education. It is not intended to cover every possible situation but rather to give an overview of current School of Education policies, programs, and resources that support the Professional Education Programs.
Introduction
1. Organization and Administration of the Professional Preparation Programs
- The School of Education as a unit
- Organizational Chart
- The College of Liberal Studies
- The Colleges with Professional Education Programs
- The Departments with Professional Education Programs
- Director of the School of Education
- Administrative Responsibilities within the School of Education
- Office of Field Experience
- Certification Office
- Quality Assurance Coordinator
- UW-La Crosse Office of Continuing Education and Extension (CEE)
- The Masters in Education Professional Development (ME-PD) Learning Community
- DPI
2. Policy Making and Leadership Bodies
- The Teacher Education Governing Council
- School of Education Leadership Team
- Program Directors
- Content Liaisons
- Director’s Council
3. Conceptual Framework
- The Processes for Development of the Conceptual Framework
- Vision and Mission
- Alignment with Wisconsin Teacher Standards
- Alignment with General Education
- Global Dimensions Knowledge Base
- Conceptual Framework Components Knowledge Base
4. Diversity and the SOE
- The UW System Institute for Urban Institute
- Special Populations Program
- The Research Center for Cultural Diversity and Community Renewal
- Act 31: Widening the Circle
- Diversity Plan Design Team
- Western Wisconsin Alliance for Excellence and Equity in Education
- Study Abroad
- UW-L English as a Second language Institute
- UW-L Campus Diversity Resources
- The Disability Resource Services
- The Pride Center
- The Office of Multicultural Services
- UW-L Guidelines for Inclusive Language and Representations in Written and Spoken Communication
- Equity and Culturally Relevant Resources
5. The Office of Field Experience
- Field Experience Advisory Council
- Qualifications for Faculty and Staff who Supervise Field/Clinical Placements
- Qualifications for Cooperating Teachers
- Information about Teacher Candidates and Volunteers in School Settings
- Field Experience Documentation
- Field Experience Sites Policy
- FAQ for Instructors, Faculty and Administrators
- Professional Development Schools
6. School of Education Assessment and Support System
- Unit Assessment System
- Student Support
- Frequently Asked Questions by Students
- Frequently Asked Questions from the DPI regarding Mentoring of Initial Educators
7. University and SOE Faculty Resources
- International Development Fund Grants
- Lesson Study Grants
- Faculty Development Grants
- UW-L and La Crosse School District Collaborative Grants
- Content Liaison Enrichment Fund
- Steinke-Saterbak Fund in Elementary Education Fine Arts
- SOE Clinical, Student Teaching and Collaboration Assessment Grants
- School of Education Alice Hagar Curriculum Fund
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Alliance