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Educator Resources

Welcome K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators! You will find helpful resources, professional development, and partnership opportunities on this page.

Contact Haley Bahr, K-12 Relations Specialist, with questions or for additional information: bahrh@westerntc.edu or 608-789-6232.

K12 Annual Report

Western Technical College’s Mission is to change the lives of students and grow our communities. There is no better example of that mission in action than with you, our K12 partners. Thanks to our trusted relationship, we continue to expand dual credit programming, expose students to a wide range of career pathways, and connect industry partners with future employees. There is no doubt our future together is bright and full of opportunities to improve the economic mobility of students in our region. 

2022-23 Annual Report - Interactive | Printable PDF

Transcripted Credit

Transcripted credit courses are delivered at the high school by a high school teacher. All outcomes, competencies, grading policies, and software (if applicable) for the Western course must be followed. Once the course has been approved, a contract between Western and the high school will be developed. Students must enroll in and successfully complete the course in order to receive credit at Western.

Steps and teacher qualifications for developing a transcripted credit agreement:

  • Identify Western course
  • Must have a current DPI license in the appropriate content area
  • Must hold current licensure required for certification for specific instructional areas
  • Faculty teaching in general studies must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline, or a master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline
  • Attend a curriculum-specific Transcripted Credit Workshop
  • Complete a Western Certification Application
  • Submit Unofficial Transcripts
  • Transcripted credit certification is not transferable between teachers
  • Attendance at a Transcripted Credit renewal meeting and completion of the continuation form is required for continuation each year
See the transcripted credit courses offered at your school

Request a Visit from Western

We appreciate the extra effort it takes to provide your students with college credit. To recognize your hard work and your students' extra effort, we would like to come into your dual credit class and introduce your students to Western.

Please contact Isaac Mezera at Mezerai@westerntc.edu or 608-785-9550 to request a visit from a member of Western's K-12 team.

Helpful Information

Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) develops individuals at every stage of their academic and work careers into experts and entrepreneurs who make an immediate, local economic impact.

The 16 technical colleges in the System serve every community in Wisconsin, large or small, urban or rural. 

Learn more about the WTCS and 16 technical colleges.