Marian University is offering a new 1-credit post-baccalaureate course designed to help Wisconsin educators meet the 2023 Wisconsin Act 20 Reading and Language Arts training requirement for licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WI DPI). This specialized professional development course, which provides essential knowledge and understanding of science-based early reading instruction, is competitively priced at $600.
Who should enroll?
- Educators who require educator preparation program based Act 20 training for a Wisconsin teaching license. (Example: If you have a teaching license from another state and need this training to get a Wisconsin teaching license).
- Teachers who have completed Marian University’s developmental level programs (EC-MC, MC-EA regular and Special Education, and EA-A Special Education, Reading Teacher).
- Other educators who need Act 20 training but are not currently enrolled in a Marian program.
Course Format & Details
Delivery Method: Asynchronous Online
Course Duration: 7 weeks to complete all components
Credit Hours: 1 Post-Baccalaureate Credit
Cost: $600
Why Choose Marian University?
- A Legacy of Educational Excellence: Since its founding in 1936, Marian University has been preparing exceptional educators for Wisconsin’s classrooms, developing highly skilled and compassionate professionals, with its continuously updated curriculum, dedicated faculty, and emphasis on practical, science-based pedagogical approaches.
- Approved Provider: Marian University’s program addendum for Act 20 training is approved by the WI DPI.
- Flexible Online Format: The asynchronous online delivery allows educators to complete coursework at their own pace, accommodating busy schedules.
- Expert Instruction: The program is designed and delivered by experienced educators, dedicated to effective reading instruction.
Registration Information
To register for the Act 20 Course or for questions regarding the course, please contact:
Sandra Cronin, Ph.D.
Education Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Science Education
Marian University
[email protected]
920.923.7636
Christine Martin
Director of Adult and Online Admission
[email protected]
920.923.8148
Marian University was founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, a group of pioneering sisters, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The university has a rich tradition of dedication to the education of the whole person and offers a variety of undergraduate, master’s and adult learning degrees at its main campus and online. For more info on Marian University, please visit: https://www.marianuniversity.edu/