The PK-18 Council for Central Wisconsin works to enhance collaboration between PK-12 school districts and institutions of higher education for the purpose of improving student learning.

All members of the Council share the common goal of assuring that our collective efforts significantly impact education in our region of Wisconsin.

PK-18 Council Goals

• Align pre-service teacher and practicing teacher experiences with the Wisconsin Teacher Standards
• Develop post-graduate and professional development delivery models for our region that emphasize research-based, best practices and utilize the talent within this region
• Determine additional regional strategies to support Wisconsin educator quality initiatives
• Assess regional PK-18 education programming to determine logical places for future collaboration and avenues for joint partnership

Council Work Team Priorities

Work Team #1: Best Practice/Professional Development

Priorities:

• To increase professional development opportunities for classroom teachers in order to identify and support struggling readers
• To increase professional development opportunities for grade 5-10 math teachers in order to improve student learning

For more information, contact:

JoAnne Katzmarek, UW-Stevens Point

jkatzmar@uwsp.edu or 715-346-3292

Work Team #2:  Developing Leadership Capacity

Priorities:

• To clarify standardized testing and assessment
• To create a supportive work environment for teachers
• To create political savvy among administrators, teacher leaders, pre-service teacher leaders
• To explore grant writing opportunities

For more information, contact:

Shelli Schuetz, North Central Technical College

schuetz@ntc.edu or 715-675-3331 x 4776

Work Team #3:  Building a Seamless System of Educator Quality

Priorities:

• To develop PK-18 partnerships
• To develop a cohort of cooperating teachers with clear understanding of Wisconsin Teacher Standards

For more information, contact:

Paula DeHart, UW-Stevens Point

pdehart@uwsp.edu or 715-346-4541

Council Members 

Email:  dviegut@marathon.k12.wi.us