Wisconsin Licenses - Advisory Council

Note: Chapter PI 3 as it existed on June 30, 2004 was repealed effective July 1, 2004. See Chapter PI 34 for replacement rules.

Subchapter XV - Advisory Council

PI 3.69 Advisory council

Subchapter XV - Advisory Council

PI 3.69 Advisory council.The state superintendent shall appoint a broadly based, representative advisory council for teacher education and licensure, as described in this section.

(1) MEMBERSHIP. (a) The advisory council shall consist of the following members:

1. Five practicing teachers.

2. Four school administrators,

3. Four higher education representatives,

4. Four lay citizens,

5. One post-secondary school student.

(b) Members in the several categories shall be selected by the state superintendent in a manner that maximizes diversity of educational perspectives.

(2) TERMS OF OFFICE. (a) The term of office shall be for 3 consecutive years.

(b) Terms of office shall be staggered to provide for the expiration of the terms of only one-third of the members annually for continuity in the membership and council functioning.

(d) The term of office shall begin on July 1 and expire on June 30.

(e) A member whose classification has changed should have his or her term expire immediately and vacate the position so that an interim appointment can be made of someone who fulfills the requirements for representing that classification.

(3) DUTIES. (a) Propose to the state superintendent requirements for licensure of school personnel.

(b) Propose to the state superintendent guidelines to be used in the issuance of all types of licenses to school personnel.

(c) Propose to the state superintendent policies and procedures to insure that school personnel in the public schools are employed within their respective areas of licensing.

(d) Propose to the state superintendent standards for the approval of preparation programs for school personnel.

(e) Propose to the state superintendent policies and procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of programs for the preparation of school personnel.

(f) Review annually the activities of the department relating to the approval of school personnel education programs and to the issuance of licenses in order to advise the state superintendent.

(g) Receive complaints, suggestions, or inquiries on matters regarding licensure and programs for preparation of school personnel, inquire into such complaints, suggestions, or inquiries, and, if appropriate, advise the state superintendent of action to be taken.

(h) Review the budget requests for the licensure and program approval functions within the department and make recommendations to the state superintendent related to these requests.

(i) Prepare and report an annual summary of its actions and recommendations to the state superintendent.

History: Cr. Register, April, 1988, No. 388, eff. 5-1-88.

Questions about this topic should be directed to Educator Licensing.

Last updated on 3/3/2008 9:33:12 AM

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