Rachael Koppel reads to young children at Bright Star Learning Center.

Community engagement at the School of Education includes partnerships with schools, school districts and nonprofit organizations to collaborate on projects that help individuals and communities thrive.

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Partnerships and Collaborations

UWM’s School of Education faculty engage in a number of projects in the Greater Milwaukee area including:

  • Culturally Responsive Curriculum
  • Parental Involvement
  • Adjustment to Immigrant Families
  • Academic Achievement
  • Race Relations
  • Transition to College
  • Digital Histories

Community Engagement Opportunities

The Office of Charter Schools was established to implement state legislation authorizing the operation of charter schools. It serves as the review and monitoring organization as defined by the legislation.
The Council on Professional Education is the development and coordinating body of the Comprehensive Assessment System for UWM programs leading to Wisconsin licensure in the areas of teacher education, administration and pupil services.
The Institute for Urban Education (IUE) provides urban education opportunities for preservice teachers, in-service teachers and scholars. The IUE is a University of Wisconsin System program housed at UW-Milwaukee.
The School of Education connects students to a range of professional development opportunities. These include courses in reading, mathematics, test prep and cultural sensitivity.
The UWM Writing Project is an affiliate of the National Writing Project. Participants take part in writing exercises and reflections, and strengthen their knowledge as teachers of writing.