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Teacher Education

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Educating the Next Generation of Teachers

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Teacher Education programs at UW-Eau Claire prepare future educators to work with students with a wide range of abilities and diverse backgrounds. Through scaffolded courses and multiple K-12 classroom placements, future educators learn the knowledge and skills necessary to serve students. Future educators interact with experienced instructors and expert cooperating teachers across grade levels and school contexts. Become part of the next generation of Blugold educators who make a positive difference in young people’s lives!

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Majors, Minors, and Certificates in Teacher Education

Explore options for your teaching career. Whether you’re interested in teaching younger children or engaging older students in a specific subject, UW-Eau Claire has a program that fits your goals. There are two departments within teacher education, Education for Equity and Justice and Special Education and Inclusive Practices.

The Department of Education for Equity and Justice prepares future teachers to engage students and make a positive impact in their lives. Discover your teaching style through practicing hands-on teaching techniques, working with expert teachers in local schools, and learning to advocate for more just schools and communities. You’ll collaborate with fellow students and faculty as well as make life-long friends while joining the ranks of Blugold teachers who lead their students toward a bright future.

The Department of Special Education and Inclusive Practices prepares educators to positively impact the lives of a diverse community of individuals with and without exceptionalities. Our passionate faculty and staff will go above and beyond to help you become the best teacher you can be, supporting you as you experience five classroom placements in various area schools. A combined special education K-12 and elementary/middle 4K-9 degree from UW-Eau Claire will equip you to have a meaningful impact on the lives of your students and community.

Meet the Faculty

Anjela Wong
Teacher Education
Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department
Professor
Department of Education for Equity and Justice
Beth Crotty
Teacher Education
Assistant Professor
Education for Equity and Justice Department
Hallmarks
Roderick Jones SEIP classroom
Experienced, Supportive Faculty

Our education instructors have taught at the PK-12 level and bring those real-life experiences to their courses. Faculty have an open-door policy and encourage our future educators to meet with us as they arrive on campus. We also offer comprehensive advising, ensuring that you meet your four-year graduation plan.  

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Immersive, Engaged Placements in Schools

Students in all programs have multiple opportunities to work in collaboration with local classroom teachers. Our K-12 classroom placements enable you to gain insights into and experience working with young people in a variety of settings, preparing you for success in your final student teaching placement.

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Inclusive, Equitable Education

Our program courses infuse equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, so you're prepared to work with all students in equitable and just ways. 

Student Opportunities
Student Opportunities
Events List

Per Act 166, each Wisconsin Educator Preparation Program is required to publicly post their individual report information to their website. We also need to report our Praxis II pass rate.

Teacher Education

Centennial Hall 3102
1698 Park Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

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