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Whitewater Unified School District works in conjunction with The Wisconsin Improvement Program (WIP) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to collaborate with promising student interns pairing them with experienced cooperating teachers in a semseter-long clinical experience.  WIP offers an excellent alternative to student teaching for eligible individuals. WIP interns take on limited instructional duties in their role and are eligible to receive a stipend from the employing school/district board of education.

WIP is comprised of two major initiatives: the teacher intern program, and professional development funding for interns and cooperating teachers. The internship program offers pre-service teachers throughout Wisconsin a chance to enter the profession with a specialized intern license. WIP professional development funds allow for reimbursements to WIP interns and their respective colleges/universities. Licensed interns are assigned to limited instructional duties in the school/district where they are placed. Interns are not allowed to substitute teach. 

The WIP program is implemented and administered through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). DPI provides oversight and technical assistance to Wisconsin educator preparation programs, schools, and districts. The DPI WIP administrator oversees development of internship programs, provide support for hiring, and facilitate the use of WIP funds for professional development. The program administrator also reviews and approves internship requests and addresses concerns that may arise regarding specific intern placement.

Beginning January 2027, the Whitewater Unified School District is seeking applicants for the following internships:

  • Multilingual Learner/English Language Learner
  • Special Education
  • Elementary Literacy
  • Elementary Math
  • Secondary English