The Madison Metropolitan School District continuously supports CGI through its own teacher development programs and through its funding of a CGI support person. Teachers from all over Wisconsin attend these academies. The center aims to specify the features of curriculum and instruction that are essential to students' success in English, including skills with oral and written language, literature and forms of communication. This collaborative project between the Department of Medical Genetics, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences - Center for Biology Education, and the School of Education offers quality education in the biological sciences by providing teachers an opportunity to review and update their science education. Teachers learn about recent research developments and applications in the fields of human genetics, special education, biotechnology, cell biology, neuroscience, and plant and animal biology, as well as other topics in health and disease.
Courses focus on systemic change issues, special education, and alcohol and other drug abuse issues.
Project X Project X, a College of Engineering program, brings together counselors and math, science and technical education teachers for a review of technical programs and career options for Wisconsin students. Wisconsin Fast Plants Funded by the National Science Foundation, the program is based at UW-Madison under the direction of plant pathologist, Professor Paul Williams. Professor Williams initially developed the plants to speed up his genetic research. Today more than 1,000 scientists in 45 countries utilize these rapid cycling brassicas in their research. The program provides instructional materials and workshops to teachers and scientists.