Teacher Education and Professional Development

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Teacher Education department encompasses both Teacher Education and Professional Development. What this means to you is that our assistance begins when you decide "I want to be a teacher" and continues through the lifespan of your career.

The Teacher Education program is focused on creating a regional 21st-century learning community in southeastern Wisconsin for students who have the disposition and desire to teach in PK-12 classrooms. We are "committed to high-quality educational programs, creative and scholarly activities, and services responsive to its diverse student population, and its local, national and global communities."  (UW-Parkside Mission) 

Through Advanced Professional Development, we draw on current research and collaborative partnerships to support the personal and professional growth of current PK-12 educators to promote effective teaching and learning.