Adding a New License

Educators (teachers, pupil services professionals, administrators) who currently hold a Wisconsin license may choose to add an additional license. All applications for additional licenses require endorsement by a state-approved educator preparation program provider.

Contact a state-approved program that offers a program in the licensure area of interest to request a review of your educational background. The state-approved program will identify all course work and any other requirements that must be completed in order to provide endorsement of your application for the new licensure area.

Resources

• Wisconsin Approved Programs for Licensing Wisconsin Educators - Colleges, Universities, and Alternative & Innovative/Experimental Educator Training Programs.
• Out-of-State Programs - Important Information about Wisconsin's licensure requirements for applicants considering non-Wisconsin educator preparation programs.
• Adding a New License - Frequently Asked Questions - Common questions relative to adding a new license.
• PI 34 Administrative Rules - Wisconsin requirements for licensing areas. Select the area of interest for details regarding required education and experience.

Licensing Information

After meeting the requirements of an approved program, use the appropriate application form to apply for an additional area of Wisconsin licensure.

• PI-1602-IS Initial In-State - Teaching and Pupil Services applicants prepared in a Wisconsin approved program.
• PI-1602-AD Initial In-State Administration or Reading - Administration, Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist applicants prepared in a Wisconsin approved program.
• PI-1602-OS Out-of-State - Teaching, Pupil Services, or Administration applicants prepared in a non-Wisconsin state-approved program.

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

Last updated on 5/6/2008 1:59:48 PM