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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
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- Clinically Trained Mental Health Professional License
- Educational Interpreter Licenses (Five-Year)
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- Experience-based Technical and Vocational Teacher License (Initial)
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- JROTC Teaching License
- License Based on a Content Test
- Military Spouse License
- Montessori Teacher License
- Orientation and Mobility License
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- OT, PT. OTA, and PTA (Renewals)
- Special Education Program Aide (SEPA) License
- Professional Teaching Permit
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- Uncommon Request Application
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- Data
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Pupil Services Information
Under Wis. Admin. Code PI 34, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issues pupil services licenses for specific grade ranges. Licenses issued under old rule will continue to have positions and grade levels for the program(s) that the license holder earned at time of completion.
| License Area and Grade Ranges | Education Requirements |
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| School Counselor - PK-12 | Minimum of a Master's degree, with specialized coursework and practicum/internship experience in school counseling |
| School Nurse - PK-12 | Registered Nurse license by the Dept. of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) |
| School Psychologist - PK-12 | Advanced graduate coursework and practical experiences relevant to both psychology and education. A specialist-level graduate degree program OR A doctoral degree (both of which must include a year-long 1200 hour supervised internship) |
| School Social Worker - PK-12 | Minimum of a Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) approved program, with specific coursework and training in school social work practice. |
Seeking a Pupil Services License in Wisconsin?
- Review more details:
- License application specifics: Pupil Services License on the Pathways web page