{"id":13406,"date":"2026-04-30T09:30:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/?post_type=program&#038;p=13406"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:34:04","slug":"exceptional-education-early-childhood","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/exceptional-education-early-childhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Exceptional Education: Early Childhood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Exceptional Education: Early Childhood                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Looking to make a meaningful impact early in a child\u2019s life? UWM\u2019s Early Childhood Special Education program prepares you to support young children with disabilities during their most critical developmental years. As early identification continues to grow, so does the need for skilled educators in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">Through this program, you\u2019ll develop the expertise to work in high-demand settings such as early intervention programs, preschools, and elementary schools\u2014helping children and their families build strong foundations for lifelong success.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/apply\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54&amp;output=embed&#038;div=form_2b731d16-3d73-4290-b0e2-2d47b3995d54'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\"><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0\" \/><\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admission<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-ka1u-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty\/Staff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--info\">\n    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle fa-fw\"><\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--title\">Undergraduate Dual Certification<\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\">At the University of Wisconsin\u2013Milwaukee, our Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) programs have been reimagined into one innovative, integrated pathway: the Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Education (IECTE) program. This forward-thinking approach prepares future educators to support all young learners\u2014from birth through 3rd grade\u2014in inclusive, diverse learning environments.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThrough this program, students earn a Bachelor of Science in Education and are eligible to apply for dual licensure in both Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education\u2014opening the door to broader career opportunities and greater impact in the lives of children and families.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/education-inclusive-early-childhood-teacher-education\/\">Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program<\/a> webpage for complete details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pathways-to-a-degree-in-early-childhood-special-education\">Pathways to a Degree in Early Childhood Special Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-undergraduate-pathway-first-bachelor-s-degree\">Undergraduate Pathway (First Bachelor&#8217;s Degree)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students pursuing their first bachelor\u2019s degree will complete the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/education-inclusive-early-childhood-teacher-education\/\">BS Education: Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Education<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;program. This integrated program leads to dual teaching licensure in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. This pathway also includes options for additional add-on certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Bilingual Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-baccalaureate-licensure-option\">Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Already have a bachelor\u2019s degree? You can transition into teaching or pursue a new area of teaching licensure through our post-baccalaureate pathway by completing either or both of these programs: <strong>BS in Early Childhood Special Education<\/strong> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/early-childhood-bs\/\">BS in Early Childhood Education<\/a>. Designed to build on your previous academic experience, these programs may allow you to apply prior coursework toward requirements\u2014helping you move more efficiently toward earning your teaching license.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-consider-the-early-childhood-education-program\">Who Should Consider the Early Childhood Education Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undergraduates or transfer students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career changers who already hold a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who hold an associate degree in early childhood education and would like to complete a degree and a Wisconsin teacher license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who would like to attain master\u2019s-level credits with certification or a master\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continue-your-journey-master-s-degree-option\">Continue Your Journey: Master&#8217;s Degree Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to advance your impact in early childhood education? UWM offers a master\u2019s degree with a focus area in Early Childhood Education through the<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/curriculum-instruction-ms\/\">&nbsp;Curriculum and Instruction (C&amp;I) MS<\/a>&nbsp;program. This option is ideal for educators who want to deepen their expertise, expand their career opportunities, or grow as leaders in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, contact Dr. Leanne M. Evans, Program Chair, at&nbsp;<a>levans@uwm.edu<\/a>, or explore the C&amp;I Master\u2019s degree program.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-career\">Career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM\u2019s Early Childhood Special Education Program prepares teachers to provide special education services in infant\/toddler, preschool or primary settings up to third grade. It emphasizes multicultural, family-centered and interdisciplinary preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, preschool, kindergarten and elementary school levels are the fastest-growing areas of special education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarships\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to make available awards for tuition and book costs for some full- and part-time students in the Early Childhood Special Education program. These awards are made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, through Project EI\/EC Engage. Priority is given to students with a strong academic record or documentation of recent superior performance in employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Maggie Bartlett\u2019s research focuses on the cultural practices and complexities as it intersects with the education for children with disabilities and their families. She uses critical, decolonizing, social justice and comparative lenses in her work both nationally and in Namibia and Tanzania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-requirements\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-post-baccalaureate-licensure-pathways\">Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Pathways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-baccalaureate students take classes toward either or both of these programs: BS Education: Early Childhood education program or the BS Exceptional Education: Early Childhood program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/education-early-childhood-bs\/#requirementstext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Childhood Education<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/exceptional-education-early-childhood-bs\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">Early Childhood Exceptional Education <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible that coursework completed as part of your bachelor\u2019s degree could be applied towards our program. Please complete the web form below to find out if any of your previous course work can be used to fulfill certification requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/students\/transcript-evaluation-request\/\">Request for Transcript Evaluation Form (for post-baccalaureate students only)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-undergraduate-pathway\">Undergraduate Pathway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students pursuing their first bachelor\u2019s degree will complete the&nbsp;<strong>BS Education: Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Education (IECTE)<\/strong>&nbsp;program. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/education-inclusive-early-childhood-teacher-education-bs\/#requirementstext\">IECTE Program Requirements<\/a> for complete details.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-master-s-degree\">Master\u2019s Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the option of combining the certification program with a master\u2019s degree, taking up to 18 credits of your certification program at the graduate level. The remaining credits, including an action research project, can be completed after certification. Your advisor will help you determine the best time in your program to apply to the graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-809-add-on-license\">809 Add-On License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Exceptional Education is authorized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to extend the certification held by Early Childhood: Exceptional Education Needs teachers (license 808) from birth through kindergarten to birth through age 8. This is known as an 809 add-on license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 809 license extends your teaching options, allowing you to teach children with disabilities in infant\/toddler programs and in kindergarten through third grade. The 809 add-on program requires the following courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CURRINS 330<\/strong>: Teaching of Mathematics: Early Childhood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CURRINS 504<\/strong>: Teaching of Reading and Writing in Early Childhood: Primary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EXCEDUC 570<\/strong>: Curriculum &amp; Methods for Special Ed.: Primary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EXCEDUC 649<\/strong>: Early Childhood Field Experience: Primary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EXCEDUC 682<\/strong>: Language and Literacy in ECSE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--info\">\n    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle fa-fw\"><\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--title\">Post-Baccalaureate Pathway<\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\">The stand-alone BS in Early Childhood Special Education is designed for post-baccalaureate students who have already earned a bachelor\u2019s degree. This pathway allows you to build on your previous academic experience while completing the coursework and field experiences needed to become a licensed early childhood educator.\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10747\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-admission\">UWM Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table \"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Undergraduate Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>To be considered for admission to UWM, you must meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/\">UWM admissions requirements<\/a> and complete the Universities of Wisconsin Application.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-Baccalaureate Certification <\/strong><\/td><td>The School of Education post-baccalaureate certification programs lead to teaching certification and licensure. This pathway is for someone who already has an undergraduate degree and aspires to become a classroom teacher.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Graduate Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>To be considered for admission to the School of Education <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/curriculum-instruction-ms\/\">Curriculum and Instruction, MS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/exceptional-education-ms\/\">Exceptional Education, MS<\/a> program you must meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/\">UWM Graduate School admission requirements<\/a>. Individuals interested in earning teacher certification with their master\u2019s degree will select a certification area of interest.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--40 uwm-l-grid-column--40 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\" rel=\"\">Universities of Wisconsin Application (Undergrad | Post-Bacc | 2nd Degree)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I&#8217;ve already completed a Bachelor&#8217;s degree &amp;\u00a0I want to earn a teaching license:<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.wisconsin.edu\/\">Universities of Wisconsin Application<\/a> is required even if you have applied or attended UWM previously as an undergraduate, graduate, or University Special student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In completing the Universities of Wisconsin application, attend to the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important that you answer the initial questions in a specific way to ensure that your application is coded correctly.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When asked, \u201cAre you applying for a degree or a few courses?\u201d you must select \u201c<strong>Degree<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When asked, \u201cAre you looking to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree or graduate degree?\u201d you must select \u201c<strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select&nbsp;<strong>UW-Milwaukee<\/strong>&nbsp;as the campus to which you are applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you arrive at the \u201cChoose your major\/program\u201d page, select \u201c<strong>Education &amp; Training<\/strong>\u201d followed by your specific area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your desired semester\/start term and continue with the remainder of the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I<strong>mportant Note<\/strong>: For the essay portion of the application, include the statement &#8220;I am applying to pursue a teaching certification&#8221; along with your current WI teaching license information or if you&#8217;re seeking initial WI teaching licensure, as well as subject areas of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required:<\/strong>&nbsp;Official transcripts from all institutions where undergraduate and graduate credit has been earned, except UWM. Transcripts should be sent directly from your institution(s) to UWM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading target=&quot;_blank&quot;\" id=\"h-school-of-education-advancement-to-professional-sequence-process-advance-to-major\">School of Education: Advancement to Professional Sequence Process (Advance to Major)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants to the Early Childhood Special Education degree program must meet the following requirements to advance to the professional program sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Undergraduate Students &#8211; with or without Certification<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Teacher candidates are admitted to the early childhood education degree program upon declaring the major or transferring from another institution. Candidates can advance to the professional sequence of coursework of this major upon: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful completion of 30 credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of UWM competency requirements in English and mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of Currins 501 and Currins 240 with a grade of C or better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Post-Baccalaureate Students<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited college or university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all coursework completed for undergraduate credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleared Criminal Background Check (CBC) on file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10866\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-complete-the-intent-to-advance-to-professional-sequence-form\">Complete the Intent to Advance to Professional Sequence Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/students\/intent-to-advance-to-professional-sequence-form-undergraduate\/\" rel=\"\">Intent to Advance to Professional Sequence Form <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Advancement to the professional program sequence is based on a review of all application materials by the program admission committee and is contingent upon availability of space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-ka1u-faculty-staff\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faculty\">Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/bartlett-maggie\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bartlett-Maggie-300x350-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Maggie Bartlett, Associate Professor in Teaching and Learning.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bartlett-Maggie-300x350-1-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bartlett-Maggie-300x350-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/bartlett-maggie\/\">Maggie  Bartlett, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Teaching and Learning<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:bartletm@uwm.edu\">bartletm@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296914\">414-229-6914<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 317<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"34, 32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/evans-leanne\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Leanne_Evans-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Professional headshot in natrual lighting of a professor (white female) standing outside an old brick campus building with green foliage all around.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Leanne_Evans-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Leanne_Evans.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/evans-leanne\/\">Leanne M. Evans, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Director<\/strong>, <em>Institute for Urban Education<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Associate Professor<\/strong>, <em>Teaching and Learning<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:levans@uwm.edu\">levans@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142297324\">414-229-7324<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 395<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/osvatic-anita\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Anita_C_Headshot-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait photo of Anita Osvatic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Anita_C_Headshot-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Anita_C_Headshot.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/osvatic-anita\/\">Anita  Osvatic<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Teaching Faculty III<\/strong>, <em>Teaching and Learning<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Program Director<\/strong>, <em>Early Childhood Education<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:osvatic@uwm.edu\">osvatic@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 385<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/turner-crystasany\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/08\/Turner_Crystasany-300x350-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Crystasany Turner, Assistant Professor in Teaching and Learning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/08\/Turner_Crystasany-300x350-1-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/08\/Turner_Crystasany-300x350-1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/turner-crystasany\/\">Crystasany R. 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