Excellence in Teaching Program Application

Now accepting applications!

This application is for the following cohorts:

2026-2027 Subject Area General Education

2026-2027 Special Education

2026-2028 Elementary Education

Before completing this application, please visit our website to learn more about our application process, our timeline, program fees, and payment options.

Please DO NOT complete this application until you've had a transcript review completed by our team.

Please email etphelp@cesa9.org if you have any questions.

To be considered for the Excellence in Teaching Program, please complete this application in its entirety.

Once submitted, you will receive an email from our system with a summary of your answers.

Please complete the appropriate sections regarding your post-secondary education. *

Part III: Work Experience
1. Please provide a copy of your current resume. You can also email your resume to etphelp@cesa9.org.
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2. Employer (Most recent)
Company/Employer Name*
Your Title/Position*
Your General Duties/Job Description*
Your Supervisor's Name & Title*
First and Last Name, Title
Your Supervisor's Contact Info (phone or email)*
May we contact this employer?*

YesNo
If no, please indicate why
2. Employer (Second most recent - Optional)
Company/Employer Name
Your Title/Position
Your General Duties/Job Description
Your Supervisor's Name & Title
First and Last Name, Title
Your Supervisor's Contact Info (phone or email)
May we contact this employer?

YesNo
If no, please indicate why

Part IV: Experience Working With Children

For admission to the program, candidates must provide proof of at least 20 hours of experience working with children. A candidate may be admitted to the program with less than 20 hours but must complete this requirement prior to beginning their Clinical Experience.

In the section below, please document your experience working with children.
Activity #1
Dates Work w/ Children
Number of Hours
Type of Activity (paraprofessional, Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, soccer coach, etc)
Description of activity completed:
Name of Supervisor
Contact information (email or phone)
Activity #2
Date(s) of Activity
Number of Hours
Type of Activity (for example, paraprofessional, Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, etc)
Description of activity completed:
Name of Supervisor
Contact information (email or phone)
Activity #3
Date(s) of Activity
Number of Hours
Type of Activity (for example, paraprofessional, Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, etc)
Description of activity completed:
Name of Supervisor
Contact information (email or phone)

License with Stipulations
Please select all that apply:*

I currently hold a WI teaching license (Tier II or higher) and wish to add a license area.I WILL BE applying for a WI one-year license with stipulations for the 2026-2027 academic year.2026-2027 will be my first year on a license with stipulations.2026-2027 will be my second year on a license with stipulations.I need to renew my license with stipulations for the 2026-2027 academic year.
If you already have an assignment for the 2026-2027 academic year, please provide the following information:
Name of school DISTRICT:
Name of school:
Name of Principal:
Email address of Principal
example@example.com
Phone Number of Principal

Area CodePhone Number
Grade(s) you will be teaching:
Subject you will be teaching:
Is this a full-time assignment?

If you already have an assignment for the 2026-2027 academic year, please provide the following information:
Name of school DISTRICT:
Name of school:
Name of Principal:
Email of Principal
example@example.com
Phone Number of Principal

Area CodePhone Number
Grade(s) you will be teaching:
Subject you will be teaching:
Is this a full-time assignment?
If you do not yet have an assignment with a district, we can help place you for your clinical experience. Please provide the following information:
Name of school DISTRICT you'd like to teach/student teach in:
Name of school you prefer:

Part VI: Personal Reflection
In your view, what impact does a teacher have on the growth and success of a child?*
Why do you feel that you would be successful as a teacher?*
What made you decide to become a teacher at this time?*

Part VII: References

Please provide the name, email address, and phone number of a minimum of 2 people who could serve as references. We will contact them directly to ask for their input. Be sure to inform them that they will be receiving an email from etphelp@cesa9.org with a short questionnaire to complete.
Reference #1*

First NameLast Name
Reference #1 Email*
example@example.com
Reference #1 Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Reference #2 Email*
example@example.com
Reference #2 Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Reference #3 (optional)

First NameLast Name
Reference #3 Email
example@example.com
Reference #3 Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Reference #4 (optional)

First NameLast Name
Reference #4 Email
example@example.com
Reference #4 Phone

Area CodePhone Number

Submission
I have read and understand the APPLICATION PROCESS as described on the program's website.*

YESNO
I have read and understand the PROGRAM FEES AND PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS as described on the program's website.*

YESNO
Agreement and Certification

I certify that the information given by me in the application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to be false in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for rejection or dismissal from the program.

I understand that CESA 9 will perform a background check before an interview is conducted and that I will need to provide my social security number and driver's license number as part of that paperwork.

I authorize the use of any information in this application to verify my statements, and I authorize the past employers, schools or colleges, all references, and any other persons to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, and previous employment record. I release all such persons from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information.
I AGREE
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CESA 9 and the Excellence in Teaching Program does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its programs, activities, or employment.
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Part I: Personal Profile