Full course description
Course: CEE 0323 | FoRT Study Session
The Wisconsin FoRT (Foundations of Reading Test) is a required test for aspiring teachers and reading specialists in Wisconsin. It assesses candidates' proficiency in reading development, comprehension, and instruction, including areas like phonics, vocabulary, and assessment strategies, by combining multiple-choice questions and open-response essay questions. A passing score on the FORT is a requirement for initial teaching licensure in Wisconsin, particularly for elementary and reading-focused licenses. This one-day, in-person study session will help enrollees prepare for the test.
The FoRT 890 will be replacing the FoRT 190 August 26, 2025.
Schedule & Location:
- One-day workshop: Saturday, Nov 22, 2025
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- In-Person: Mequon campus; Room PH 147
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Steven Witt
Dr. Witt is a highly accomplished and distinguished educational leader with extensive experience in various leadership positions at Concordia University, including Director of Graduate Education, Director of Literacy, Director of Ed. Admin, and Director of Partnership Program. He is a renowned national leadership consultant and a certified expert in leadership and instructional coaching with decades of experience providing support to leaders and educators across various industries.
Dr. Witt holds a PhD in Education and two Master’s degrees and has been appointed as an executive director of a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underserved populations. He is a highly sought-after national and international presenter, with an extensive knowledge base in transformative leadership and continuous improvement practices. Dr. Witt is a published author and has presented his work on four different continents, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of education on a global scale.
Professor Cheryl Cario
Professor Cario is a seasoned Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach with over 25 years’ experience in both public and private schools. She currently serves as Reading Specialist at St. John’s in Glendale, WI, the only Lutheran school in the area with a dedicated reading specialist. In addition to her role at St. John’s, she is an adjunct Literacy Professor at Concordia University and a literacy consultant. Prof. Cario has presented at the Wisconsin State Reading Convention and co-authored Sight Word Intervention That Works, contributing to effective literacy instruction and intervention strategies.