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- Application Directions to Obtain or Maintain Lifetime License
- Application Directions for Substitute Licenses and Permits
- Application Directions for Master Educator License and Grant
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Application Directions for One- and Three-Year Licenses with Stipulations and One-Year Administrator Licenses
- One-Year License with Stipulations
- One-Year License with Stipulations for School Social Worker (DSPS Licensed)
- One-Year License with Stipulations for Speech and Language Pathology (DSPS Licensed)
- One-Year School Board-Requested Administrator License
- One-Year Board-Requested Administrator License Extension
- Three-Year License with Stipulations
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Application Directions for Other Licenses and Permits
- American Indian History and Culture License
- American Indian Language License
- School Audiologist License
- Charter School License
- Clinically Trained Mental Health Professional License
- Educational Interpreter Licenses (Five-Year)
- Educational Interpreter License Renewal
- Experience-based Technical and Vocational Teacher License (Initial)
- Experience-Based Technical and Vocational Teacher License (Professional)
- JROTC Teaching License
- License Based on a Content Test
- Military Spouse License
- Montessori Teacher License
- Orientation and Mobility License
- OT, PT, OTA, and PTA License (New)
- OT, PT. OTA, and PTA (Renewals)
- Special Education Program Aide (SEPA) License
- Professional Teaching Permit
- Trade Specialist Permit
- Uncommon Request Application
- Vocational License Add On
- Wisconsin Improvement Program (WIP) Teaching Internship
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- Email, Name, or Address Change
- Request for Non-Release
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- Reporting Educator Misconduct
- License Revocations
- Data
- Educator Preparation Programs
- Job Opportunities
Information Bulletins
The Department of Public Instruction’s Bureau of Educator Licensing publishes information bulletins. These bulletins are meant to provide complete answers to commonly requested information regarding licensing. This index lists the most current bulletins first. If you have questions about any of the information contained in a bulletin, please contact the Bureau of Educator Licensing. .
| Bulletin # | Title | Topic | Date Published |
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| BEL 25-001 | Reading and Language Arts Licensing Requirements (2023 Wisconsin Act 20) | Answer questions regarding licensure and the reading and language arts licensing requirements created in 2023 Wisconsin Act 20 | 6/17/2025 Updated June 2026 |
| BEL 24-003 | Clinically Trained Mental Health Professional License | Answers questions regarding the clinically trained mental health professional license (new August 2024) | 8/6/2024 |
| BEL 24-002 | Licensure Required to Lead a School District | Answers questions regarding what licensure is required to lead a school district | 3/25/2024 |
| BEL 24-001 | Personal Finance Literacy | Answers questions regarding the license required to teach courses in personal financial literacy | 2/19/2024 |
| BEL 23-001 | Social Worker Licensure | Answers questions regarding how school social workers are licensed in WI | 1/31/2023 |
| BEL 22-001 | Multi-level Systems of Support Licensure | Answers questions regarding which staff are qualified to provide instruction, interventions or additional support | 11/18/2022 |
| BEL 21-001 | Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure | Answers questions regarding how speech-language pathologists are licensed in WI | 12/20/2021 |
Submit questions and comments about this information to the licensing help desk.