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

Minnesota Department of Education Online process

Other States? You must investigate

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

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