Wisconsin Quality Educator Initiative (PI 34)

PI 34 administrative rules for Education Program Approval and Licensing restructured teacher education, educator licenses, and professional development for Wisconsin educators. The system is based on the Wisconsin Standards with demonstrated knowledge, skills and dispositions for teaching, pupil services, and administration. Initial licensing is based on an educator's successful performance as measured against these standards.

Overview

• PI 34 Synopsis - Powerpoint Background and Overview of PI 34.
• PI 34 Administrative Rule html     PI 34 Administrative Rule
• PI 34 Developmental Levels - Five developmental levels defined for licensing purposes.
• Professional Standards Council (PSC) - The PSC contributed to the language of PI 34 and is active in recommending and developing strategies for information dissemination regarding PI 34 implementation.
• Annual Reports - Teacher Education, Professional Development and Licensing (TEPDL) and Professional Standards Council.
  These reports provide details on the status and activities related to implementation of Wisconsin Administrative Code, PI 34, and serves as the annual report of the Professional Standards Council to the legislature.
• Previous Rules: Chapter PI 3 - PI 3 as it existed on June 30, 2004 was repealed effective July 1, 2004 and replaced by Chapter PI 34.

PI 34 Implementation Resources

• PI 34 FAQs
• Inital Educator Support Systems - Wisconsin Induction Model, Promising Programs, Grant Programs
• Professional Development Plan (PDP) Resources
• Developing Mentor Training or PDP Writing Workshops
• License Renewal Support Centers - For educators who are not employed by school districts or who hold a Wisconsin Initial Educator license and live out-of-state.
• PI 34 Index of Approved Educator Preparation Programs

Wisconsin Statutes Governing PK-12 Education

State Statutes Relevant to PK-12 Public Education include:

• Chapter 115 - State Superintendent; General Classifications and Definitions; Children with Disabilities
• Chapter 116 - Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs)
• Chapter 117 - School District Reorganization
• Chapter 118 - General School Operations
• Chapter 119 - First Class City School System (Milwaukee Public Schools)
• Chapter 120 - School District Government
• Chapter 121 - School Finance

Wisconsin Statutes - Complete, searchable statutes at the Legislative Reference Bureau website.

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

Last updated on 1/21/2010 1:14:53 PM