The Bureau of Educator Licensing is responsible for overseeing educator licensure and ensuring that Wisconsin’s schools are staffed with qualified, well-prepared, and appropriately credentialed professionals. The Bureau works in partnership with educators, preparation programs, school districts, and policymakers to uphold high standards for the education workforce and streamline pathways into the profession.
Key responsibilities include:
- Educator Licensing and Credentialing: Processing applications and issuing licenses for teachers, administrators, pupil services professionals, and other school staff in accordance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative rules.
- Licensing Pathways and Support: Providing clear guidance on multiple pathways to licensure, including traditional educator preparation programs, alternative routes, and reciprocity for out-of-state educators. The Bureau supports individuals at all stages of their careers, from initial licensure to renewal and advancement.
- Regulatory Oversight and Policy Implementation: Interpreting and implementing state statutes and administrative codes related to educator licensing and providing technical assistance to ensure compliance across the field.
- Customer Service and Technical Assistance: Responding to thousands of inquiries annually, the Bureau assists educators and districts with navigating licensing requirements, understanding application procedures, and resolving complex licensing issues.
- Educator Preparation Program Support: Providing clear guidance to preparation programs on licensing requirements, the Bureau assists certification officers, ECL uploaders, and deans and directors with navigating licensing requirements, understanding license application procedures, and resolving licensing issues.
Sections
- License Platform Support
- License Processing