Applications for the current school year must be submitted by June 30th. Applications for the upcoming school year are not accepted until after July 1st.
Candidates for this application include the following: Although Speech and Language Pathologists are considered teachers, there is a separate application. See Speech and Language Pathologist LWS1 to apply for that license. Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size 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. 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.Teacher
How to Apply for One-Year License with Stipulations
1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints
2. Gather Documents
3. Log in to Educator Licensing Online (ELO)
4. Receive Email Confirmation
5. Complete Application on ELO
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 School district need: Individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are hired when a district cannot find a fully licensed teacher; OR 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. Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size 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. Pupil Services (School counselor, School social worker, School nurse, School psychologist)
How To Apply for One-Year License with Stipulations
1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints
2. Gather Documents
Log in to Educator Licensing Online (ELO)
PROCESSING TIMES
Our processing times vary throughout the year. For current processing times see the Check Application Status page.
Next Steps
- Out-of-State program: Pass the required WI tests by August 31 of the year the license expires so the department can consider you for a Provisional License (Tier II).
- WI approved program: Finish the requirements of your WI approved program so that your preparation program can endorse you for a license. Application directions can be found on the Application Directions for Wisconsin Program Completer webpage
- School district need: Enroll in an educator preparation program and complete at least 6 semester credits toward your licensure program by August 31 of the year the license expires.