- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Check out the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for all your Wisconsin certification questions, as well as the new PI 34 licensure rules.
- Illinois Board of Education
For information on teaching in the state of Illinois see the Illinois Board of Education web pages.
- School District of Beloit
The School District of Beloit offers many opportunities for collaboration with our Beloit College education classes.
- Help Yourself Program
Beloit College Department of Education and Youth Studies students have an on-campus opportunity to work with Beloit Academy of the Help Yourself Program. The Beloit Academy is an educational enrichment program for fourth- through seventh-graders of the local community. Education students have worked with the Academy as teaching assistants, teachers, workshop coordinators, and with the administrative staff, earning course credit, pay, and honors terms. If you are interested or need more information check out their web pages.
- LiveText
College LiveText edu solutions is a suite of web-based tools that allow colleges and universities to develop, manage, and assess program and student achievements. From portfolios and coursework to assessments and accreditation data-reporting our services assist hundreds of universities in meeting these demands.
- The Praxis Series
For PPST information on the web peruse the The Praxis Series site, which is listed on the first page of the Praxis Series Registration Bulletin. In a recent newsletter ETS announced the release of the General Information and Study Tips publication as a free PDF file, located at: http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/pdf/01361generalinfo.pdf. This publication includes much useful information about addressing multiple choice items, using the Scoring Guides for constructed response items to study and understand how ones response will be measured, and building a study plan.
- Field and Career Services
The Office of Field and Career Services (FACS) will work with you in exploring, assessing and securing career-related opportunities. FACS provides a combination of counseling, education, and direct service, and welcomes the opportunity to help you in your job search. They are located on the corner of College and Emerson Streets and are open M-F from 8:00 AM – 4:30. Set up a time to meet with one of their counselors by calling 363-2673.
- WEAC/SWEA
The Wisconsin Education Association Council represents the public policy, labor and professional interests of its members, and is a strong voice for its members and for the 800,000 children in Wisconsin public schools. The Student Wisconsin Education Association (Student WEA) exists to provide students in teacher education programs with a comprehensive understanding of the historical and current issues pertaining to public education.
- Other Professional Organizations
There are many other professional organizations you will want to join as you embark on your professional teaching career. For a partial listing check out this site.
Questions? Email inquiries to Lena Verkuilen, Department of Education & Youth Studies, Beloit College.
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