Professional Standards Council

• Advise the State Superintendent on standards for the licensure of teachers, including initial licensure and maintenance and renewal of licenses, to ensure the effective teaching of a relevant curriculum in Wisconsin schools.
• Propose to the State Superintendent standards for evaluating and approving teacher education programs, including continuing education programs.
• Provide to the State Superintendent an ongoing assessment of the complexities of teaching and status of the teaching profession in this state.
• Propose to the State Superintendent policies and practices for school boards and state and local teacher organizations to use in developing effective teaching.
• Propose to the State Superintendent standards and procedures for revoking a teaching license.
• Propose to the State Superintendent ways to recognize excellence in teaching, including the assessment administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and master educator licensure, and to assist teachers to achieve excellence in teaching.
• Propose to the State Superintendent effective peer assistance and peer mentoring models, including evaluation systems and alternative teacher dismissal procedures for consideration by school boards and labor organizations.
• Review and make recommendations regarding rules proposed by the department that relate to teacher preparation, licensure, and regulation.
• Propose to the State Superintendent alternative procedures for the preparation and licensure of teachers.
• Report annually to the standing committees in each house of the legislature that deal with education matters on the activities and effectiveness of the council.

Members of the PSC are appointed by the State Superintendent and considered agency officials of the Department of Public Instruction. Council members are recommended by education labor unions, professional organizations, and institutions of higher education. The council is comprised of members listed in statute under Wis. Stats.15.377(8). 

Each council member serves a three-year term, except for the student member who serves a two-year term. Council members must fill out a Statement of Economic Interest.

For annual membership rosters, see annual reports listed below.  Attached is the list of current members.

For each vacancy on the council, the group or entity authorized under statute to recommend members is required to submit the names of three qualified persons to the State Superintendent. All appointments must be confirmed by the state Senate.

The Professional Standards Council is mandated to meet no less than two times per year.  Please see PSC Meeting Minutes and Agendas below for further details.

The primary role of the PSC is to advise the State Superintendent by making recommendations on a variety of issues relating to teaching in Wisconsin. These recommendations and proposals result from discussions that take place at the PSC meetings covering a variety of topics as posed by the State Superintendent or designee.  The State Superintendent's designees are traditionally the Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Academic Excellence or the Director of the Licensing, Educator Advancement and Development (LEAD) Team.  The LEAD Team director also staffs the PSC.

Contact Information
Jennifer Kammerud, Director
LEAD Team
jennifer.kammerud@dpi.wi.gov

• 2021 Annual Report
• 2018-2019 Annual Report
• 2017-2018 Annual Report
• 2016-2017 Annual Report
• 2015-2016 Annual Report
• 2014-2015 Annual Report
• 2013-2014 Annual Report
• 2012-2013 Annual Report
• 2011-2012 Annual Report
• 2010-2011 Annual Report
• 2009-2010 Annual Report
• 2008-2009 Annual Report
• 2007-2008 Annual Report
• 2006-2007 Annual Report
• 2005-2006 Annual Report
• 2004-2005 Annual Report
• 2003-2004 Annual Report
• 2002-2003 Annual Report
• 2000 Annual Report