Wisconsin Improvement Program
Teaching Internships

The Wisconsin Improvement Program provides an excellent opportunity for school districts, college and university campuses, and the Department of Public Instruction to participate cooperatively in the education of future teachers. It is an opportunity for a promising student intern to be teamed with an experienced veteran cooperating teacher who is willing to share his or her expertise.

Wisconsin Improvement Program Handbook       WIP Powerpoint Presentation

WIP Program Administration - DPI's web-based on-line system

• Districts or schools submit an on-line Internship Request (PI-1690) to DPI with a follow-up mailing of the required signature page. Note:Effective 8-8-08, requests for fall 2008 interns are no longer being accepted.
• WIP campuses use their campus password to:
  1. view approved internship requests OR
  2. confirm an intern's application for licensure (Internship Placement Query)
• Students assigned an approved internship placement submit the Application for Intern License on-line.

System Availability: On-line functions may be unavailable from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and occasionally on weekends, during periodic system maintenance.

Application for Support of Professional Development Funds

The PI-1692 form is used by interns, districts, and/or campuses to obtain pre-approval for WIP professional development fund requests (up to $225 per intern). The PI-1692 form should be submitted to DPI at least 30 days prior to a requested activity and the activity must show a direct benefit to the intern(s) involved.

PI-1692
PI-1692 - fillable

For questions about this information, contact Mark A. Schwingle (608) 266-1633

Last updated on 8/14/2008 9:14:22 AM