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Business & Information Technology's primary mission is to prepare students for business occupations and to teach students about business. Education about Business & Information Technology focuses on those aspects of business that affect every member of society, whereas preparation for business occupations focuses on the preparation of individuals to own or operate their own business or be a worker in a variety of business functions.

Within the local school district and community, it is the business educator who must develop and nurture a comprehensive business program. The support base for the program should include former students, business employees/employers, informed educators, parents, and all others who recognize that business education can improve the quality of life for the individual and well-being of the community.

The Business & Information Technology consultant and staff at the Department of Public Instruction offer major support to business educators at all levels.

Jennifer Wegner
Education Consultant
Email: jennifer.wegner@dpi.wi.gov
Phone: 608-266-2348

Erik Sitts
Office Operations Associate
Email: erik.sitts@dpi.wi.gov
Phone: 608-267-9259

What's New in Wisconsin Career & Technical Education

Draft 2011-2012 Wisconsin Business & Information Technology Calendars are now available including new summer offerings such as the National Institute for Financial & Economic Literacy.

Interested in seeing which schools require Personal Finance curriculum to graduate? Take a look at the Personal Finance Report summarizing responses to a recent survey of B&IT List Serv members.

Here's a collection of on-line resources for BIT teachers and students.

This We Believe Statement...

This document is a collaborative reflection of the current priorities in business, marketing, and information technology—imperative to education for today’s youth. In Wisconsin, Business and Information Technology and Marketing are two distinct content areas. Therefore, there are two separate sections that address the uniqueness of each content. Finally, the last section showcases the overlap and collaborative aspects of both areas that make them truly interdependent. The intent of this document is for practitioners to evaluate current programs and shape the future of these programs. The document includes the following sections:

This We Believe about the Future of Business and Information Technology in Wisconsin
This We Believe about the Future of Marketing Education in Wisconsin
In Conclusion…This We Believe about the Future of Business, Marketing, and Information Technology in Wisconsin

This document and its corresponding dissemination plan are below:

Evaluation of a program provides a basis for identifying strengths and challenges for the program and overall curriculum. Program evaluation is not done for accountability purposes; it is intended as a management and planning tool. Use the Quality Program Standards Self-Evaluation to self-assess your programs strengths and challenges.

Quality B&IT Program Standards Self-Evaluation [.doc, 502K, 9 pages]
Quality Marketing Program Standards Self-Evaluation [.doc, 589K, 12 pages]

Program Information	Resources	FBLA
BIT Calendar FAQ Page ListServ/Newsletters Advisory Committee Role of CTSOs in B&IT Coop Skill Standards	Equivalency Options Professional Development Programs of Study B&IT Resources Curriculum & Standards	WI FBLA Main Page Calendar Officers & Staff WI FBLA e-Bulletin

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For questions about this information, contact Jennifer Wegner (608) 266-2348

Last updated on 12/8/2011 3:21:52 PM