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
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

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.

Other licensing questions may be directed to Educator Licensing. Questions about Program Approval should be directed to our staff at 608-266-1879.

Last updated on 7/2/2008 3:35:37 PM