Frequently Asked Questions - Educator Licensing

To assist you in finding the information you need, our questions and answers about licensing are grouped by subject areas.

PI 34 - Wisconsin's Quality Educator Initiative - FAQ Categories include: School District Support and Mentoring for Initial Educators, Professional Development Plans, PDP Teams, Initial Educators, Professional Educators, Master Educators.

Initial Wisconsin Licensure

Initial Educators - Program completed after 8/31/2004
New Areas of Licensure - Adding a New License
Non-Wisconsin Graduates - Out of State Applicants
On-Line Educator Preparation Programs - Wisconsin Licensing Issues
Past Wisconsin Graduates - Never Licensed Initially
Phonics Requirement
Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist License - Includes Renewal Requirements
Testing Requirements - For Wisconsin Licensure

License Advancement, Renewal (or Reactivation)

How and When to Apply for Renewal of a Five-Year License
Professional Growth Requirements
License Stipulations/Deficiencies
Life Licenses
Master Educator Licenses

Professional Development Plans (PDPs)

Professional Development Plan (PDP)
PDPs for Initial Educators
PDP Teams
PDP Team Members

Background Review for Licensing

Background Check - Required with every license application
Fingerprint Process for Background Check
Notarization - Required for Conduct and Competency Review Form

Other

Loan Deferral/Forgiveness for Licensed Educators
Name and Address Changes
Special Education Aides and Classroom Assistants
Substitute Teaching - Substitute Permit and Substitute License
What can I teach with my license? - Assignment Explanations

Also try our Topical Directory which has links to much more information on licensing topics.

For questions about this information, contact licensing@dpi.wi.gov (608) 266-1027

Last updated on 11/15/2010 9:42:23 AM