School of Education Winter 2024

DECA District Conference The UW-Stout Marketing & Business Education students hosted the 52rd annual Re gional DECA District I Career Development Conference on January 6. By planning and implementing the event, these future teachers learn what is involved in their future advisor role. Over 450 high school students from Western and Northwestern Wisconsin participated in competitive events related to real-world marketing situations, which business professionals and other community volunteers judged. Study Abroad in Mexico Ten education students spent two weeks during the January winter term in Cozu mel, Mexico, completing a teaching practicum in schools and learning about the local culture while earning credit for their multiculturalism course. The program is led each year by Dr. Terry Kohlmeier, Early Childhood Education faculty member, and Dr. Mary Hopkins-Best, former UW Stout Dean, in partnership with the University of Quintana Roo. This year the UW-Stout students used a children’s book written to foster a positive attitude toward homeless dogs and cats, a population common in Central American countries. They created lessons centered around the book that reflected their teaching field and were appropriate for the childrens’ ages and special needs. For example, a future technology education student had 5th and 6th graders creating simple dog leashes. You can read more about the UW-Stout students’ experience and their lesson plan activities here: University Students Visit Cozumel Schools - Cozumel 4 You

MBE students and advisor, Dr. Debbie Stanislawski, at the DECA District Career Development Conference hosted by UW-Stout.

Teaching children in Cozumel to create simple dog leashes.

Education Programs at UW-Stout • For high school students interested in becoming teachers • For paraeducators seeking to become licensed teachers • For licensed educators looking for professional growth and development: - Graduate degree and certificate options - Add-on licensure options • For career changers and others

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