Frequently Asked Questions

License Stipulations/Deficiencies

I received a license with stipulations and some of the course work stipulations that were cited by DPI are classes that I've already taken. What do I do?

If you feel you have already completed course work that covers any stipulation cited by our office, make a copy of the letter and send it to the college/university where you completed your educator preparation program. Request an official from that college or university (preferably the certification officer or dean of the education department) forward verification to our Madison office (DPI Educator Licensing, PO Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841) that cites specific course work that satisfies one or more of the stipulations. You will then receive written confirmation from DPI of any changes regarding your stipulations.

I sent my stipulation letter to my former college and now have an amended stipulation list from DPI. Where do I take the classes to remove the remaining stipulations?

Most four-year teacher education colleges and UW-Extension have course work you can take that will help remove the deficiencies. Contact the college's certification officer to find out what class would meet each deficiency. Some Wisconsin colleges offer course work designed to assist with stipulations, including summer offerings. Coursework can be taken at either the undergraduate or graduate level; it is your choice UNLESS we state it must be graduate course work. Stipulations cannot be removed by experience except for the conflict resolution requirement and, when specified, student teaching.

I have a license with stipulations. How much time do I have to do the course work needed to remove the stipulations?

All remaining stipulations and the professional growth requirement must be completed during the 5-year license period to be eligible for a regular 5-year educator license (without stipulations) at the next renewal. When you apply for renewal, you must use the PI-1602-STP form.

I was issued a two-year license with course work deficiencies, but I let my license lapse when I left the education field. I'm interested in teaching again. What is the process for applying for a license without stipulations/deficiencies?

The deficiencies/stipulations that were cited by DPI originally still apply. To renew the license (convert it to a 5-year educator license), you would need to submit documentation verifying completion of coursework that satisfies cited deficiencies/stipulations and the professional growth requirement. When you apply for renewal, you must use the PI-1602-STP form.

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For questions about this information, contact Peggy A. Solberg (608) 266-2662

Last updated on 6/29/2011 3:04:35 PM