Licensing Information

NEWS from the Teacher Education, Professional Development and Licensing Team

On-line License Records	License Application Process	First-Time Applicants for WI Licensure
Renewing a License	Licensing Resources	Information by Type of License	Other Licensing Issues

On-line License Records

Educator License Look-up - Real-time database of education licenses issued by DPI.
Dept. of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) License Look-up - School Occupational Therapists/Therapy Assistants and School Physical Therapists/Therapy Assistants licensure by DPI requires current DSPS licensure.

Application Forms and Instructions - Downloadable forms, information about the application process, fees, FAQs.
Application Forms by Mail - Request application forms.
Notarization - Required on the Conduct and Competency (Background review) form which is part of every application.
Background Check - Part of the license application process.
Fingerprinting - Completing the fingerprint submission process (if required).

Wisconsin Approved Program Completers - Links to PI-1602-IS license application form, initial in-state applicants.
Delayed Application for Licensure - FAQs for educators who completed an approved Wisconsin educator preparation program in the past but never applied for Wisconsin licensure.
Educators from other states (Out of State) - For completers of non-Wisconsin educator preparation programs.
Testing Requirements - Wisconsin testing requirements for educators.
Educators from outside the United States - Credential evaluation and Wisconsin application process.
Emergency Licenses and Permits - Requirements for requests for emergency licensure.
Substitute Teaching - FAQs about substitute teaching licensure options.
Phonics Requirement - FAQs about Wisconsin's phonics requirement for licensure.
FAQs about Licensing - Frequently asked questions by license topic.
Licensing Guide - Describes required education/preparation for various education licenses (professional educators, other professional school personnel, substitute teachers, paraprofessionals).

Initial Educators' Page - For educators who hold a PI 34 Initial Educator license and wish to advance to a Professional Educator license.
Professional Educator License Renewal Requirements or Printable Summary - Program completed prior to September 1, 2004.
Removing Stipulations - Information and resources for removing DPI-identified license stipulations.
Adding a New Area of Licensure - Resources and Frequently Asked Questions.
Professional Educator License Renewal Requirements - Program completed after August 31, 2004.
Professional Development Plan (PDP) - DPI Resources for the PDP process which is required to renew a PI 34 Professional Educator License.
Non-DPI Resources for the PDP License Renewal Process - License Renewal Support Centers, Quality Educator Interactive, Wisconsin PDP.
Master Educator License - Wisconsin Master Educator Assessment Process (WMEAP) and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) options, process satisfies professional growth requirement for license renewal.
Five-year License Renewal Requirements (Licenses not based on completion of an approved program) - Orientation and Mobility, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Educational Interpreter, Indian Language, Special Educaton Program Aides, etc.

Approved Educator Preparation Programs - For initial licensure or adding a new license.
Developmental Levels - For licensing under PI 34.
License Codes - Type, position/level, and subject codes.
PI 34 - Quality Educator Initiative - Description of the recent restructuring of educator licensing in Wisconsin.
PI 34 Rules - Administrative rules governing educator preparation and licensing.
Topic Index - A to Z Index of licensure-related topics. What Can I Teach With My License? - Allowable assignments based on licensure.

Charter School Licenses - Procedural changes being implemented. Contact: Julie Hagen, 608 266-6794.
Drivers' Education License - Renewal requirements for Driver Education licenses.
Education Interpreter (Deaf or Hard of Hearing) - Licensure requirements.
Emergency License or Permit - District requests for emergency licensure.
Initial Educator License - Requirements for advancing to a Professional Educator license.
Intern License - Wisconsin Internship Program (WIP).
Five-year license - FAQs about renewing a five-year educator license.
Life License - FAQs about Wisconsin life licenses.
Professional Educator With Stipulations License - Renewal process and resources for satisfying identified stipulations.
Master Educator License - A voluntary ten-year license.
Reading Teacher or Reading Specialist License - FAQs about Wisconsin Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist licenses.
Special Education Aide - Application requirements.
Substitute Teaching License - Requires completion of an approved program
Substitute Teaching - Three-year Permit - Requires a bachelor's degree.

County Teachers' Colleges - Availability of historical records.
Decertification - Dropping a grade or subject from an educator license.
Educator Licensing in Other States - External site that links to licensing information for each state.
History - Educator Preparation and Licensing in Wisconsin
Name and Address Change - How and when to update your license information.
Other Licensing Concerns - Public Librarians, Private Schools, School Bus Drivers, School Facilities, Home-schooling.

For questions about this information, contact licensing@dpi.wi.gov (608) 266-1027

Last updated on 10/25/2011 12:02:04 PM