The Christa McAuliffe Academy is celebrating its 17th year of teacher training!

For a week in July teachers from throughout Wisconsin attend the Academy. Participating teachers select one course of study for the week in the areas of Math, Science, Technology, Literacy or other topics of study. Teachers can earn 1, 2, or 3 graduate credits from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and satisfy requirements for professional development.

What makes the Christa McAuliffe Academy unique is its business partnership component. Fox Cities area companies support the Academy by agreeing to serve on its advisory committee, by offering tours of their business facilities, and by supporting the Academy financially.

In January the Christa McAuliffe Academy publishes its course offerings for the summer. A keynote speaker is announced in the catalog, a feature that helps set an exciting tone for the upcoming session. Fifteen courses are outlined, providing information on course content, grade level, and both student and teacher standards that the course will satisfy.

2011 Financial Sponsors include: Plexus; Bemis Company, Inc.; Menasha Corporation, Fox Valley Technical College; UW-Fox Valley; and UW-Oshkosh; School Specialty.