Technology and Engineering

The Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards for Technology Education (pdf) are available through DPI Pubication Sales. Instructions on "how to order" are on our website. Users must have a pdf reader installed and configured on their web browser to view pdf files. The Acrobat Reader is available free at Adobe's website.

SkillsUSA
It is expected students currently enrolled in technical and technology education programs participate in the Career and Technical student organization, Wisconsin SkillsUSA. Tomorrow's workers participate in team work, citizenship, leadership and character development activities.

Brent Kindred Technology and Engineering Education Consultant Email: brent.kindred@dpi.wi.gov Phone: 608-266-2683

Erik Sitts Office Operations Associate Email: erik.sitts@dpi.wi.gov Phone: 608-267-9259

Cheryl Bowes Office Operations Associate Email: cheryl.bowes@dpi.wi.gov Phone: 608-267-2280

What's New in Wisconsin Career & Technical Education

Last year State Superintendent Burmaster convened a task force with a charge to examine the technology education standards and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses for science content and possible equivalency. The following web page has State Superintendent Burmaster’s announcement letter, task force report, and other needed documents to apply for science equivalency in your school. For more information click here

Program Information	Curriculum	Resources	Associations
Technology Education 2008-09 Calendar SkillsUSA 2008-09 Calendar CTE Calendar CTSO Information States' Career Cluster Initiative	Science Equivalency Resources Wisconsin Technology Education Model Academic Standards ITEA National Standards for Technological Literacy Tech. Ed. Career Clusters Resources Construction Co-op	SkillsUSA - Wisconsin Website PLTW - Wisconsin Website Wisconsin PLTW High School Teacher Licensing Wisconsin PLTW Informational PowerPoint Presentation Who Can Teach PLTW at the Middle School Level? Supermileage/Electrathon Website Kern Foundation PLTW 2009-10 Grant Application Technology Education Guide to Facility Planning and Safety High School Tech. Ed. Websites Professional Publications Business Contacts - Public & Private	Wisconsin Technology Education Association (WTEA) UW-Stout Technology Education Program UW-Platteville Technology Education Program Archive

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For questions about this information, contact Brent L. Kindred (608) 266-2683

Last updated on 10/28/2009 1:10:04 PM