Milwaukee Teacher Education Center
Transforming Urban Teaching and Learning Through Professional Development Since 1996
MTEC nurtures the achievement of Milwaukee's students by preparing teachers & supporting urban schools committed to high performance.
Welcome to MTEC, a non-profit organization founded to increase the number of quality teachers in Milwaukee. MTEC offers an alternative teacher certification program for those interested in education, and professional development workshops and advanced study opportunities for current teachers.
Upcoming Events
- October 14, 2008 Certification Info Session at Center St. Library (44 seats available)
- October 20, 2008 Certification Info Session at Bay View Library (53 seats available)
- October 27, 2008 Certification Info Session at Mill Road Library (58 seats available)
- November 10, 2008 Certification Info Session at Mill Road Library (59 seats available)
- November 18, 2008 Certification Info Session at Bay View Library (57 seats available)
News & Announcements
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July 7, 2008
MTEC Moves Its Office
On July 8 - 9th the MTEC office will move to the new Professional Development Center located on the 3rd floor of the Marshall Campus (4141 N. 64th St.). MTEC's new phone(461-2500) and fax (461-2515) will be connected on or about June 15th. -
May 9, 2008
Enroll now for the AmeriCorps class of 08 - 09
AmeriCorps members can earn an education award voucher of $4725 that can be applied to existing education loans or can be held for up to seven years and applied to future education loans. AmeriCorps members (teachers) must complete 1700 hours of service and training (regular teaching day, planning and prep time, meetings, seminars, classes, service activities, etc.) during the nine months of service.
More than 100 slots will be available for the 2008-2009 school year. Contact MTEC-AmeriCorps for more information (414-227-2513). Enrollment and orientation dates will be scheduled in August/September ).
MTEC Services
Teacher Certification
The program provides an alternative method to WI teacher certification in areas where a shortage of licensed teachers exists.
Professional Learning Services
Professional Learning Services provides customized professional development for schools.
Master of Arts in Education
The Master's program supports new and veteran teachers interested in a practical, research-oriented course of study.
AmeriCorps
The MTEC-AmeriCorps program promotes and develops civic-minded teachers who complete a service learning project.