Program Offerings
ACT 31: History, Culture and Sovereignty Rights of Wisconsin Indians
This workshop is designed for those who are seeking initial licensure or certification to comply with Act 31 legislation required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This one-day seminar includes minority group relations, and demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, an tribal sovereignty of American Indian tribes and bands located in Wisconsin.
Early Reading Empowerment (ERE)
Early Reading Empowerment (ERE) is a two-course sequence that prepares expert reading interventionists for kindergarten through second grade. It also has an online option that anyone can take.
Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT)
The Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT) is designed to assess a teacher’s proficiency and depth of understanding of students’ reading and writing development. The test reflects scientifically based reading research and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin
The Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin is designed to work collaboratively with the Wisconsin mathematics education community.
Supervision of Student Teaching Candidates Workshops
These workshops are co-sponsored by the UWM Office of Clinical Experiences and The Meemic Foundation. Please check the link above for more information
(Note: The workshops are held at various times of the year. If no information is listed on the webpage, it means there are no workshops being held at this time.)
Program Cancellations/Refunds
A full refund is issued to program participants if the School of Continuing Education cancels a program for any reason. Participant withdrawals made at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of a program can receive a 100% refund. When a participant withdraws less than two weeks prior to the program start, participants may have their fees transferred one time to any currently available program, otherwise participants will receive a refund minus a 20% administrative fee. For programs with a fee of $35 or less, no refund will be given if a participant withdraws within two weeks of the start date. Once a program has begun, refunds are no longer issued.