The Badger Learning Center is operated by Roe M. Parker & Associates as a nonprofit organization to support progressive values, goals, equality & inclusion.

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Course Catalogue (Organization Discounts Are Available for Groups of Learners)

To access a course(s), go to the course catalogue. Problems? Send an email to roeparker@gmail.com.

Campaign Skills 

  1.  Canvassing Core Concepts and Tips (In Depth Verison)
  2. New Volunteer GOTV [Get Out the Vote) Canvassing Tips
  3. Deep Canvassing for Building Bridges (Improved Communication)
  4. House Party Mastery: Engage, Empower, Win 
  5. How to Use OpenVPB Software (Phone Banks)
  6. Trust, Values, and Messages in Rural Communities

Citizen Skills

  1. Writing Strong Letters to the Editor
  2. Speak Up At Public Hearings
  3. Politics and Lobbying: Tools for Change

Courses for Women

  1. She Should Run For... Town Board (WI)
  2. She Should Run For... County Board (WI)


Pending Courses For March 15, 2026

  1. How to Persuade Someone to Accept Your View
  2. Capacity Building Tactics for Rural Areas
  3. Custom Courses for Organizations (Available To Invidual Campaigns Upon Request)

State of the Art eLearning

Your Path to Building New Skills and Competencies!

$7.99 $7.19
Politics and Lobbying: Tools for Change! (2001)
Politics and Lobbyin... (2001)
$14.99 $13.49
She Should Run For... County Board (WI)  (2004)
She Should Run For..... (2004)
$14.99 $13.49
She Should Run For... Town Board (WI) (2002)
She Should Run For..... (2002)
$14.99 $13.49
Speak Up @ Public Hearings/Town Halls (2006)
Speak Up @ Public He... (2006)
$7.99 $7.19
Writing Strong Letters to Editors (2007)
Writing Strong Lette... (2007)
$14.99 $13.49
Trust, Values, and Messages in Rural Communities-Bridging the Divide (1006)
Trust, Values, and M... (1006)

About Roe Parker (Long-time Dem)

Community Organizer & eLearning Educator

 The site is owned and operated by Roe M. Parker and Associates.


Roe’s 37-year career in civil service includes pivotal roles at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Workforce Development, and the Wisconsin Technical College System.


At UW-Madison, he developed highly rated eLearning courses for over 30 departments, making him a trusted expert in online education.


With a Master’s in Career and Technical Education from UW-Stout, Roe has also run a successful consulting business for 19 years. He has led workshops and developed training for organizations like Epic, Vita Plus Corporation, and over 75 small businesses. His popular courses on grant writing at Madison College have helped over 110 nonprofits secure more than $1.5 million in funding.


“Roe was a great instructor and made the information easy to digest! I know I can apply the content tomorrow,” praised one workshop participant.


If you’re looking for expert guidance in eLearning, volunteer engagement, rural organizing, explore the Badger Learning Center today. The website has over 100 resources.


As one participant put it, “The project management workshop was packed with tools & insights to help me succeed!”


Roe continues to lead as the founder of Anderson Park Friends, where he increased volunteer engagement to over 3,000 hours and doubled the organization’s membership in 2023.


Roe M. Parker & Associates are a non-profit enterprise designed to support progressives and Democrats in Wisconsin.


He is a regular contributor to his local newspaper on current topics and issues. See below for a sample article.


The Missing Voice: Women in Local Government (March 19, 2024)
Link: https://bit.ly/4998rQ3

Donate - The Future Needs Us Now!
 The site is owned and operated by Roe M. Parker and Associates.


Roe’s 37-year career in civil service includes pivotal roles at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Workforce Development, and the Wisconsin Technical College System.


At UW-Madison, he developed highly rated eLearning courses for over 30 departments, making him a trusted expert in online education.


With a Master’s in Career and Technical Education from UW-Stout, Roe has also run a successful consulting business for 19 years. He has led workshops and developed training for organizations like Epic, Vita Plus Corporation, and over 75 small businesses. His popular courses on grant writing at Madison College have helped over 110 nonprofits secure more than $1.5 million in funding.


“Roe was a great instructor and made the information easy to digest! I know I can apply the content tomorrow,” praised one workshop participant.


If you’re looking for expert guidance in eLearning, volunteer engagement, rural organizing, explore the Badger Learning Center today. The website has over 100 resources.


As one participant put it, “The project management workshop was packed with tools & insights to help me succeed!”


Roe continues to lead as the founder of Anderson Park Friends, where he increased volunteer engagement to over 3,000 hours and doubled the organization’s membership in 2023.


Roe M. Parker & Associates are a non-profit enterprise designed to support progressives and Democrats in Wisconsin.


He is a regular contributor to his local newspaper on current topics and issues. See below for a sample article.


The Missing Voice: Women in Local Government (March 19, 2024)
Link: https://bit.ly/4998rQ3

Donate - The Future Needs Us Now!

Learner Benefits

The content of each course has been researched and adapted to fit the needs of progressives. The result is a one-stop center to access best practices and state/national resources. Easy access to courses and content when you need it.

The courses are organized to facilitate an effective learning path for both new and experienced learners. New learners will connect to foundation topics before quickly moving on to more advanced topics. The courses are designed so you are in the driver's seat. You can choose your own learning path.

The Badger Learning Center has the capacity to develop custom courses to the specific needs of member organizations. This means logos, landing pages, and content are customized. An added benefit is access to data about learners and their progress.

This ondemand approach to learning ensures 24/7 access. You can start and stop courses as your schedule allows.  15 minutes or 45 minutes-no problem. Courses are designed to be used on desktop and laptop computers, cell phones (both iphone and android) and tablets. You benefit with mobile learning anywhere.

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This site is owned and operated by Roe M. Parker and Associates. Copyright 2022-2026. The organization is a sole ownership organization transitioning into a non profit. All materials are copyrighted under federal law. Many materials are adapted from public materials posted on the Internet (e.g., YouTube). Any references to individuals or organizations in purely coincidental.