Project Teaching Program

The Project Teaching Program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to provide both initial and additional Wisconsin teaching licenses in 18 general education subject areas! The Project Teaching Program offers two different pathways to obtain your Wisconsin teaching certification in general education depending on your current teaching license status.
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The Project Teaching Program
DPI License # | Subject Area (Click each to View Major Equivalency Document) |
Grade Levels |
1200 | Agriculture Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1210 | Family and Consumer Education Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1220 | Tech Education Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1250 | Business Education Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1285 | Marketing Education Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1348 | American Sign Language Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1355 | French Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1365 | Spanish Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1395 | English as a Second Language Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1400 | Mathematics Teacher Certification | 4-12 |
1405 | Computer Science Teacher Certification | 4-12 |
2500 | Music Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1530 | Physical Education Teacher Certification | K-12 |
1550 | ArtTeacher Certification | K-12 |
1910 | Health Teacher Certification | K-12 |
2300 | English Language Arts Teacher Certification | 4-12 |
2600 | Science Teacher Certification | 4-12 |
2700 | Social Studies Teacher Certification | 4-12 |
The Online Project Teaching Program courses are taken in sequential order. Students must demonstrate proficiency during each semester to progress to the next semester.
EDWN 612: Student Teaching is a three credit practicum experience. Students choose up to 3 school districts where the student teaching will take place and our placement coordinator works with the districts in student's priority order to set up the placement. Student teaching occurs during the school year only (Fall or Spring) and follows the school district calendar. Students who are working under a Tier 1 license with stipulations or Wisconsin emergency teaching license, may student teach on the job!
Content Knowledge - Students must demonstrate proficiency in content knowledge related to their certification area(s). Proficiency can be demonstrated by either:
- A 3.0 GPA or higher in the certification subject/major area (or related) as demonstrated on official transcripts (courses not related to these subject areas will not be considered); or
- Praxis II - Passing scores as established by the State Superintendent on content knowledge exams for the specific subject certification area. (Refer to Major Equivalency worksheet for specific test requirement).
Online cohorts begin every January, May, and September! Application deadlines for each semester are December 1, April 1, and August 1 (respectively). All application information must be completed and the enrollment fee paid by the application deadline date. See Cohort Schedule for detail on specific dates.
Educate-WI students earn nine graduate credits throughout the Project Teaching Program and can request an official transcript from SMUMN. The credits earned through Educate-WI courses can be transferred to the 30-credit SMUMN M.A. with Custom Specialization Degree.
Graduate credits are recognized by some districts for salary advancement!
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A cover letter that describes your interest in the program and becoming a teacher.
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An official transcript that provides evidence that you hold a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS), Juris Doctor Degree (JD), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from an accredited college: or university or a foreign credential evaluation that verifies the equivalent to a BA/BS in the U.S. The student must request that an official transcript, that includes the degree conferred date be sent by the university either through the mail or electronically through their parchment service to Educate-WI to be admitted to the program.
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A resume that includes pertinent education and experience.
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Two letters of recommendation from employers/supervisors who can provide evidence to support your qualifications as a graduate student are required.
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Acceptance at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota to be admitted to the Project Teaching Program.
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Criminal Background Checks with no conviction or plea bargain for crimes that may impact school children and/or the maintenance of a safe and healthy school. The first criminal background check will be conducted upon completion of the application process and prior to the first class meeting. The second criminal background check is conducted prior to student teaching. The criminal background check is part of the online application process.
The Project Teaching Add-On Program
Content Knowledge Students must demonstrate proficiency in content knowledge related to their certification area(s). Proficiency can be demonstrated by either:
- A 3.0 GPA or higher in the certification subject/major area (or related) as demonstrated on official transcripts (courses not related to these subject areas will not be considered); or
- Praxis II - Passing scores as established by the State Superintendent on content knowledge exams for the specific subject certification area. (Refer to Major Equivalency worksheet for specific test requirement).
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Jan 5 | Feb 10 | Mar 5 | Jun 5 |
Mar 5 | Apr 10 | May 5 | Jun 5 |
May 5 | Jun 10 | Sept 5 | Nov 5 |
Jul 5 | Aug 10 | Sept 5 | Nov 5 |
Sept 5 | Oct 10 | Nov 5 | Jan 5 |
Nov 5 | Dec 10 | Jan 5 | Mar 5 |
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Already have a teaching license.
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A cover letter that describes your interest in the program and becoming a teacher.
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An official transcript that provides evidence that you hold a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS), Juris Doctor Degree (JD), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from an accredited college: or university or a foreign credential evaluation that verifies the equivalent to a BA/BS in the U.S. The student must request that an official transcript, which includes the degree conferred date be sent by the university either through the mail or electronically through their parchment service to Educate-WI to be admitted to the program.
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A resume that includes pertinent education and experience.
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Two letters of recommendation from employers/supervisors who can provide evidence to support your qualifications as a graduate student are required.
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Criminal background checks with no conviction or plea bargain for crimes which may impact school children and/or the maintenance of a safe and healthy school. The first criminal background checks will be conducted upon completion of the application process and prior to the start of the coursework. A second background check will be required if student teaching is not completed within one year of the first background check.
Apply to the Project Teaching Program!