"The ETP program was amazing! I was worried about the work load but it was super reasonable and I could easily find the time in my busy schedule as a full-time teacher on stips to get all the work done. The whole ETP team is awesome and SO helpful. I'm so glad I went through this program to get my licensing. Thank you!" ~ Megan R.

"I would recommend this program time and time again.  It was clear and concise, organized and friendly, content-related, and communication from everyone in the program was in fact excellent.  I am thankful this program exists, as now I am in a career that I love.  Without this program I would have not found my love for teaching and creating a lovely career in the process.  I am once again grateful and thankful to everyone who helps make this new path to teaching accessible." ~ Lexie A.

"This program is meeting such a niche need in Wisconsin and helping create empowered and skilled teachers.  Thank you, ETP, for the network building, resource sharing, and the in-the-field wisdom and solidarity imparted!" ~ Emily C.

"This is a high-quality program that imparts a wealth and depth of knowledge and practical experiences." ~ Renee R.S.

"This program is AMAZING. Every aspect of this program from the coursework, to the classes, to the advisors and instructors was created with the intent of building and supporting quality teachers. I would highly recommend this program to anyone considering a career in education!" ~ Kayla S.

"This is a great program! I learned so much, and the people at the ETP are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to get their teaching certification!"  ~Heather E.

"The support I received from this program has been instrumental to my growth as an educator. I came into this program feeling very nervous and unsure about my future, and everything about this program has helped me feel more confident and passionate about teaching than ever before. Thank you for all you do!" ~Hannah B.

"I loved this program and the support it gave to me in my first full year of teaching. The coursework helped prepare me for real-life situations that I would encounter on a daily basis in the school setting."  ~Alli B.

"The Excellence in Teaching Program was exactly what I was looking for in an alternative path to teaching licensure: feasible, rigorous, and practical. The instructors were highly supportive, and the program prepared me for a successful teaching career." ~Matt N.

"I didn't know if I really wanted to teach - even as I applied for jobs and eventually for this course - but the passion and joy that CESA brought to my life and the positivity around the profession has made teaching the easiest decision of my life. I couldn't be happier to have taken the path I did - it led me to a great position and to a course that, if I'm being honest, feels more substantial than the education courses my friends all took in college." ~Brevin P.

"ETP was a perfect fit for what I needed to be successful in my first year of teaching. The amount of work was not overwhelming, and it was all both interesting and immediately applicable. I feel like I am now in a good place to start my second year, and have lots of resources to continue to grow my school's music program and my own teaching." ~ April D.

"CESA 9's Excellence in Teaching Program has been a perfect fit for me. I have a communication degree, and for many years worked as support staff in an elementary school. I had been trying to figure out how to go back to college to get the degree I needed to be a teacher. Attending the ETP has been life-changing. I have been able to fit the program into my busy life even though I am a mom of three and have a new full-time teaching job." ~Ashley M.

"I entered the Excellence in Teaching Program in the summer of 2019 with great excitement as well as quite a bit of fear! It has been almost 25 years since I was in college, and I truly did not know what to expect. There has always been a love and desire of working with children, but I didn't know if I was able to take it to the next level of actually teaching in the classroom. Once I interviewed and was accepted into the program, I knew this was the right choice for me. From the start, everyone I worked with at CESA 9 was helpful, understanding, patient, and knowledgeable, and they shared the same love for children as I have. Every step of the way was a learning experience for me and guided me on my journey to becoming a teacher. I can't say enough about the support, knowledge, and education I received in the Excellence in Teaching Program!!!! Thank You CESA9!" ~ Josh S.

"This program was great! I learned so much and felt very supported. The knowledgeable staff provided a variety of learning experiences and activities. This course made me feel how I hope to make my students feel during instruction in my classroom." ~Tami T.

"I have been provided with a solid foundation of teaching through the Excellence in Teaching Program and feel confident stepping into the education field. The assignments that the ETP provided always prompted me to consider how to apply the Wisconsin Teaching Standards to my teaching practice. This program provides everything you need to become an educator if you have your bachelor's degree, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work with today's youth. It is definitely an approachable entryway into education. I would highly recommend it!" ~ Joe D.

"The Excellence in Teaching Program was a great way to work toward my Special Education licensure. I have been in other educator programs through the UW system and wish I would have simply done the ETP from the start. It is a practical and efficient way to work toward my licensure while also working as an educator with stipulations and managing my home life. I would (and have) recommend this program to anyone interested in pursuing a career in education!" ~ Missy P.

"As someone who took a couple of detours on my way to teaching, through CESA 9 I was able to go from student, to student-teacher, to hired teacher all in less than a year and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!" ~Brynn K.

"I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to achieve my teaching license within a year! The organization and support have been outstanding! " ~ Madeline F.

"This program was EXACTLY what I needed to make my dream of teaching, a reality. I cannot have imagined having done it any other way. The ETP is an absolute solution!" ~Annie S.

"The ETP was incredible. The staff and instructors at CESA 9 were incredibly helpful and they do a terrific job of fostering a culture of learning and friendship among cohort members. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to be a teacher. I am ready!" ~ Luke R.

"It is difficult to express how impressed I have been with the Excellence in Teaching Program. I can look back on my first year of teaching and specifically identify growth in my own abilities and skills, tied to and directly impacted by the learning done in this program. I was inspired, challenged, and encouraged every step of the way. I looked forward to exploring the content in each course as it was so directly linked to what I was doing daily in the classroom. I was provided with best-practice solutions and innovative approaches to education. Equitable, engaging, and relevant content used to meet the needs of all learners in the program and in the classrooms these participants will enter. I am so thankful to have found this amazing opportunity. The ETP is doing great things for education! " ~ Erin B.