Application Directions for One-Year License with Stipulations

Teacher

Candidates for this application include the following:

1. Out-of-State program: Teachers or pupil services staff prepared in another state who have not met Wisconsin testing requirements OR
2. WI-approved program: Teachers with a bachelor’s degree who have completed all coursework in a WI-approved program, but who have not met all WI-approved program requirements OR
3. School district need: Individuals with a bachelor’s degree hired when a district cannot find a fully licensed educator OR

Although Speech and Language Pathologists are considered teachers, there is a separate application. See Speech and Language Pathologist LWS1 to apply for that license.

How to Apply for One-Year License with Stipulations

1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints

• Use the fingerprint decision tree to determine if this step is needed. If you have determined that you need fingerprints, submit them electronically via our vendor Fieldprint by following the Electronic Fingerprint Submission directions.

2. Gather Documents

Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size

• Preview the ELO Conduct & Competency Questions to see if you will need to provide documentation of any alleged misconduct.
• If you are applying under #2 WI approved program, obtain a PI-1612-T form from your approved program for the initial request, subsequent requests for renewal will require the PI-1624-LWS1 from an employing school district.

• If you are applying under #3 school district need or have already applied via the out-of-state pathway and need an additional one-year license with stipulations, have your employing school district complete the PI-1624-LWS1 district request form.

• Obtain transcripts verifying an earned bachelor’s degree.

• Renewing a license with stipulations?

  • Review the renewal tip sheet for more documentation details, such as a PI-1624-PROG form from a program certification officer if renewing with approved program coursework.

  • If renewing a license with stipulations but do not meet the renewal requirements, see How to Document Clear & Convincing Evidence for documentation details.

3. Log in to Educator Licensing Online (ELO) 

• Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three onboarding questions.
• Find the APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE section of the Quick Start Menu. Select the same choices in the three drop-down in the application screenshots below based on the type of license you are applying for:

• Choose "1-Teacher Category" in the drop-down menu
• Choose "Request 1 Year License with Stipulations [1115]"
• Click the “GO!” button.
• Complete each page of the application as instructed. Review your Application Summary and edit information if necessary OR click the “SUBMIT” button to submit your application.

4. Receive Email Confirmation

5. Complete Application on ELO

• Click the GO! button next to “Submit C&C and Payment to Complete Application.”

• Review your fees.

• Complete the Conduct and Competency Questionnaire (14 questions).

• Pay with a credit card or pre-paid card. For fee amounts and additional payment information please see License Application Fees.

Pupil Services (School counselor, School social worker, School nurse, School psychologist)

1. Out-of-State program: Pupil services professionals who have previously applied via the out-of-state pathway, but need additional time to meet Wisconsin testing requirements; OR

2. WI approved program: Pupil services professionals who earned the degree required for their license (master’s degree or higher), who have completed all coursework in a WI approved program, but have not met all WI approved program requirements; OR

3. School district need: Individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are hired when a district cannot find a fully licensed teacher; OR

4. Pupil Services: School counselors, School social workers, or School nurses who hold a master’s degree or are enrolled in an approved preparation program that lead to the license for their position. School psychologists must hold a master degree in School psychologist and verify enrollment in an approved preparation program.  

How To Apply for One-Year License with Stipulations

1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints

• Use the fingerprint decision tree to determine if this step is needed. If you have determined that you need fingerprints, submit them electronically via our vendor Fieldprint by following the Electronic Fingerprint Submission directions.

2. Gather Documents

Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size

• Preview the ELO Conduct & Competency Questions to see if you will need to provide documentation of any alleged misconduct.
• If you are applying under #2 WI approved program, obtain a PI-1612-P form from your approved program for the initial request, subsequent requests for renewal will require the PI-1624-LWS1 from an employing school district.
• If you are applying under #3 school district need or have already applied via the out-of-state pathway and need an additional one-year license with stipulations, have your employing school district complete the PI-1624-LWS1 district request form.
• Obtain transcripts verifying an earned at least a bachelor’s degree and evidence of admission into an approved program or transcripts verifying a master’s degree. School psychologists must verify a master’s degree and admission into an approved program.

• Renewing a license with stipulations? 

  Review the renewal tip sheet for more documentation details, such as a PI-1624-PROG form from a program certification officer if renewing with approved program coursework.

• Additional documentation is needed if no progress was made for renewal.

Log in to Educator Licensing Online (ELO)

• Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three onboarding questions.
• Find the APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE section of the Quick Start Menu. Select the same choices in the three drop-down in the application screenshots below based on the type of license you are applying for: