1. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WISCONSIN MASTER EDUCATOR ASSESSMENT PROCESS (WMEAP)
After receiving their Master Educator License and within the first year of the effective date of the license, Master Educators who are
- employed as a teacher in Wisconsin public schools, or
- employed as a teacher in a private school located in Wisconsin
may apply to the department for initial reimbursement of up to $2,000 for expenses they incurred related to the WMEAP. The department will mail the reimbursement form to Master Educators. The claim for initial reimbursement of expenses related to WMEAP must be submitted prior to June 30th of the school year in which they are licensed.
2. NINE YEAR ANNUAL GRANT
Master Educators who have received initial reimbursement for licensure expenses (above) and
- maintain their Wisconsin Master Educator license,
- remain employed as a teacher in this state, or
- remain employed as a teacher in a private school located in this state
are eligible to apply for a $2,500 annual grant in each of the subsequent nine years of the effective dates of their Master Educator license. Master Educators who are employed as teachers in a high poverty school are eligible for a $5,000 annual grant. The high poverty school list will be posted on this website. Applications must be completed and returned by June 30th to DPI.
2011-12 Forms
PI 1679 WMEAP Annual Grant Application Form 
fillable
PI 1678 Employment Verification Form 
fillable
2011-12 Data--Estimated availability March 2012
2010-11 Data
2010-11 High Poverty Public Schools
2010-11 High Poverty Private Schools
Return to Wisconsin process.
For questions about this information, contact Charlene M. Koci (608) 267-9215
Last updated on 9/14/2011 10:41:56 AM