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     410 S. 3rd Street River Falls, WI 54022 Phone: (715) 425-3774 Fax: (715) 425-0622

Teacher Education Department
410 S 3rd Street River Falls WI 54022 Phone 715-425-3230 

Welcome to the Department of Teacher Education


The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Teacher Education Program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE), [external link] and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, [external link] and is a National Education Association (NEA) [external link] Exemplary Teacher Education Program.

"The College of Education seeks to reflect, enhance, and celebrate the physical, biological, and cultural components of the region it serves. Located as we are, among the erstwhile prairies and forested uplands of the St. Croix Valley, we wish to live and teach in harmony with the natural rhythms and cycles that make the area unique. And, working with our neighbors, we hope to promote richly satisfying, just, and sustainable relationships with this place and the planet." 
        -  David Pepi, Associate Professor of Teacher Education 

Teacher Education Department
Mission Statement

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Teacher Education Programs are designed to develop self-reflective practitioners in the areas of early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary education. We serve both those seeking initial certification and practicing professionals, with a view towards helping them develop the pedagogical, content, and technological skills necessary to function effectively in and contribute positively to an every changing, diverse, and democratic society. Listed below are the Wisconsin Standards which are a part of our mission.

Goals Keyed to the Ten Wisconsin Teacher Standards

1. Teachers know the subjects they are teaching.

2. Teachers know how students with broad ranges of ability grow.

3. Teachers understand that students learn differently.

4. Teachers know how to teach.

5. Teachers know how to manage a classroom.

6. Teachers communicate well.

7. Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons.

8. Teachers know how to test for student progress.

9. Teachers are able to evaluate themselves.

10. Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community.

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