Local Government Education
We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting local governments with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
Training & Workshops
Form C/CT Training
Pre-Recorded Video Training Available
The Form C/CT Training guides participants through the steps to complete the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Form C/CT, which municipal clerks must file. Whether you’re a seasoned finance professional or a newcomer, learn how to complete this essential form.
Education & Resources for Wisconsin Clerks
Our workshops and webinars support clerks to navigate a wide breadth of responsibilities, covering everything from election administration and running effective meetings to human resources management and financial reporting.
Webinars and Recordings
New Resources
The UW–Madison Division of Extension is committed to providing educational resources to meet the needs of communities in Wisconsin.
Data Centers in Wisconsin
Learn more about data center development, operations, and considerations for siting, including:
AI Essentials
A free online course for local government employees to learn the basics of generative AI, including:
Using the Model Solar Ordinance: A Guide for Wisconsin Communities
Large-scale solar development is accelerating across Wisconsin, bringing new challenges and opportunities for local governments. As communities work to balance growth, land use, and public interest, they are also navigating a complex legal landscape that places important limits on local authority. This UW-Madison Extension webinar was designed to support informed local decision-making around solar development.
Reports & Additional Resources
Civil Leadership for Vibrant Communities
Polarization is increasingly impacting Extension’s work in communities. Extension has untapped potential to address division and lack of civility by building civic infrastructure and skills for constructive dialogue.
EMS Model Agreement
The Local Government Education Program at U.W.-Madison Division of Extension teamed up with the U.W.-Madison Wisconsin Office for Rural Health to prepare a Model EMS Agreement (Agreement) for use by counties, cities, villages and towns across the state.
Learn More about Local Government
Local government is the government of cities, villages, towns, and counties.
