Dec 18, 2015
Registration “I Exist” (Examples… computer software, an
applicance, etc.)
Certification “I Attest” (Example… ASHA CCCs)
Licensure “I Follow Public Policy” (Example… DRL, teaching
license)
Graduate from an ASHA accredited program
Satisfy clock hours requirements—375 graduate clock hours
Show competencies for all ASHA knowledge and skills
Pass the Praxis
Complete the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
Terms to Know… Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
PI 34—Wisconsin Quality Educator Initiative
Initial Educator License
Professional Development Plan (PDP)
Wisconsin’s state-level governance for public education (preK-12)
Policies Licensure Grievance Curriculum Special education Funding Grants Partnerships Initiatives And more!
Public Initiative
Administrative rules for (1) Education Program Approval and (2) Licensing
Restructured (1) teacher education, (2) educator licenses, and (3) professional development for Wisconsin educators
Created Wisconsin Standards for (1) knowledge, (2) skills, and (3) dispositions for teaching, pupil services, and administration
Initial licensing is based on an educator's successful performance as measured against these standards—verified by the University program (your portfolio)
Initial In-State Teaching License (PI-1602-IS) 5-page form $100 fee Program verification (by University) Conduct & Competency Review (notarized) Fingerprint card
Apply by end of June prior to the fall needing the license
Your “PDP Clock” begins as soon as your Initial Educator License is issued Option for 3-year vs. 5-year license
The PDP functions as the continuing education requirement for license renewal
Educator Responsibilities
District Responsibilities
Higher Ed Responsibilities
Department of Safety and Professional Services I.E.—”State License” Requirements in Wisconsin
1. Graduate with the Master’s Degree from an ASHA-accredited training program (Must Obtain ASHA CCCs)
2. Pass the Praxis exam in sp/lang (NESPA) Forms Page on the DSPS Site
http://dsps.wi.gov/Default.aspx?Page=9f06b592-8d5b-43e0-bfd7-b383213f4877.
Tips ‘n Tricks Apply for Temporary License until CCCs are obtained Call and check status of application Other states?—You might need to investigate sooner rather
than later.
Wisconsin DPI Licensing Homepage http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/tm-license.html
Wisconsin DPI Application Forms Page http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/applications.html
PDP Tools—Google for more information
Your University Certifying Officer
Your University CSD Program
Recent Grads
School District You Secure Employment With