In 2022, TPI-US was awarded a contract to conduct statewide literacy coursework, “landscape analysis,” through which TPI-US will invite all 13 University of Wisconsin educator preparation programs to participate in a study of evidence-based early reading instructional practices. Participation by EPPs is an entirely voluntary opt-in, and reports will only be shared with the participating EPP.
For the Wisconsin landscape analysis, TPI-US has been asked to:
Secure voluntary opt-in participation by UW EPPs
Develop a literacy-focused rubric, making sure it’s aligned to relevant WI teacher prep standards, and train review teams
Conduct up to 13 reviews
Provide confidential reports to each participating UW institution
Deliver a roll-up report of overall findings and recommendations to DPI by November 30, 2023, that will not identify individual institutions.
Benefits to UW institutions of participating in the landscape analysis
A confidential, no-cost assessment of reading coursework and training strengths and any potential areas for improvement weaknesses from a respected national organization that is independent and employers reviewers that are literacy and teacher preparation experts.
DPI grants of up to $100k to each participating institution
$50k to the institution at the completion of its landscape analysis
$50k on the adoption of a program improvement plan responsive to findings and recommendations
The Summary Report of findings provided to DPI will be anonymous and identify trends, but not institutions.
Much more in the 3 page pdf document.