On the Move . . . again
The MTEC office has a new home in the Sarah Scott building located at 1017 N. 12th St. MTEC staff can be reached by phone (414-342-1569), fax (414-342-1577) or by email. The main entrance is on the 12th St. side of the building, just a little south of Highland Blvd.
MTEC looks forward to joining others involved in professional development at the new site.
MTEC/Lakeland College Plan To License Teachers in Non-MPS Schools
Today MTEC/Lakeland College announced plans to offer its certification program to teachers currently working in Choice, Charter, Religious and Private schools as well as other public school districts in Wisconsin.
MTEC has been a proven leader in teacher certification since 1996 and is eager to expand its DPI approved program beyond Milwaukee's Public Schools. Information sessions will be scheduled to describe the program design, the application process, program requirements and expectations.
For more information about the program or to register for an information session, contact Sue Ristow, Director of Teacher Certification at (414) 461-2500 ext 214.
Nine MTEC graduates win Teacher EXCEL Grants
MTEC congratulates nine of its graduates and students who won EXCEL Grants for the 2009 – 2010 school year. They will receive grants totaling $5,595 to fund school and classroom based projects. The MTEC grantees include: David Galarza, Ann Nelson, Carolyn Joubert, Theresa Schwantes, Jane Wall, Jessica Bahr, Heidi Miller, Alisa Nelson and Julie Resash. EXCEL Teacher Grants are awarded by the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation. The Foundation is supported by donations through the Employee Combined Giving Campaign and contributions made in the memory of Ann Shansky, a former MPS elementary school teacher.
Waukesha Schools embrace MTEC concept
MTEC continues to lead the way in alternative teacher certification with highly motivated and capable teacher candidates. MTEC serves Milwaukee as well as other school districts in southeastern Wisconsin. ( Read the Journal Sentinel Article )
2009 Combined Giving - Almost There!
MTEC has set goals of 100% of pledge forms returned and a total of $20,000 donated by MTEC staff and coaches. As of today MTEC has received pledges totaling $16,745.
United Way contributors can direct their donation to MTEC (agency # 1234) in section 4-C of the Combined Giving pledge form. MTEC advances improvements in teaching and learning through professional development and instructional coaching for teachers. MTEC also develops ecologically sensitive community service projects through a collaboration between the AmeriCorps Program and the Center For Sustainability.
