PI 34.081(1)(1)
Authorization. A license issued under this section is not required to teach in a gifted, talented, and creative education program.
PI 34.081(2)
(2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a gifted and talented license under this section to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
PI 34.081(2)(b)
(b) Completed an approved program, which included demonstrating understanding and competence in all of the following:
PI 34.081(2)(b)1.
1. The educational psychology of gifted, talented, and creative pupils.
PI 34.081(2)(b)3.
3. Modifying content, process, and product expectations as a means of achieving differentiated learning outcomes.
PI 34.081(2)(b)4.
4. Recognizing, recommending, and using alternative instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to facilitate development of differentiated pupil outcomes.
PI 34.081(2)(b)5.
5. Working with gifted, talented, and creative pupils, as demonstrated through a practicum, internship, or supervised activity with gifted, talented, and creative pupils.
PI 34.081(2)(b)6.
6. Program models, methods, and general strategies for meeting the educational needs of gifted, talented, and creative pupils, including acceleration, enrichment, flexible grouping, resource rooms, mentorships, and independent study.
PI 34.081(2)(b)7.
7. Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, community groups, higher education faculty, and resource people to facilitate appropriate educational experiences for gifted, talented, and creative pupils.
PI 34.081(2)(c)
(c) Completed a clinical program in gifted, talented, and creative education.
PI 34.081 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.082(1)(1)
Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes an individual to have a specific assignment to teach reading in kindergarten through grade 12.
PI 34.082(2)
(2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a reading teacher license under this section to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
PI 34.082(2)(b)
(b) Received an institutional endorsement for a reading teacher license.
PI 34.082(2)(c)
(c) Has two years of successful regular classroom teaching experience.
PI 34.082(2)(e)
(e) Completed a clinical program in teaching reading which included experience with all of the following:
PI 34.082(2)(e)1.
1. Developmental reading for pupils in kindergarten through grade 12.
PI 34.082(2)(e)2.
2. Assessment and instructional techniques for readers with special needs.
PI 34.082 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; EmR1909: emerg. am. (1), (2) (e) 1., eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: am. (1), (2) (e) 1. Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20. PI 34.083(1)(1)
Authorization. A license issued under this section is not required.
PI 34.083(2)
(2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue an urban educator license to an individual who meets all of the following requirements:
PI 34.083(2)(a)
(a) Is employed by an urban school district as defined by the national center for education statistics.
PI 34.083(2)(c)
(c) Has all of the following abilities, as verified by an approved program, an urban school district, or an independent agency recognized by the state superintendent:
PI 34.083(2)(c)1.
1. Create and teach rigorous academic, integrated, and multicultural curriculum, including thematic units that meets the needs of diverse pupils.
PI 34.083(2)(c)6.
6. Communicate effectively and collaborate with stakeholders, including parents and caregivers, as equal partners in learning.
PI 34.083(2)(c)9.
9. Engage in a system of growth and inquiry derived from a continual evaluation of pupil progress.
PI 34.083 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.084(1)(1)
Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes an individual to teach an advanced level occupational skills course in grades 9 through 12.
PI 34.084(2)
(2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a vocational education license in one of the areas specified under par.
(c) to an individual who meets all of the following requirements:
PI 34.084(2)(a)
(a) Demonstrates competency in principles, issues, or philosophy of vocational education, including completion of a course in organization and administration of cooperative education programs.
PI 34.084(2)(b)
(b) Demonstrates related occupational experience for the hours listed under par.
(c) as follows:
PI 34.084(2)(b)1.
1. Up to 100 percent of the hours may be gained through paid occupational experience in the related occupations.
PI 34.084(2)(b)2.
2. Up to 40 percent of the hours may be gained in any of the following:
PI 34.084(2)(b)2.a.
a. Graduate credits in technical subjects specifically related to the vocational subject for the license sought. One semester credit may be counted as 95 hours of occupational experience.
PI 34.084(2)(b)2.b.
b. Attendance at workshops specifically related to the vocational subject for the license sought. One hour of workshop experience may be counted as 3 hours of occupational experience.
PI 34.084(2)(b)2.c.
c. Occupational internships completed for baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate credit and approved by the state superintendent. One hour of an occupational internship may be counted as 3 hours of occupational experience.
PI 34.084(2)(c)
(c) Meets the requirements for the specific vocational license, as follows:
PI 34.084(2)(c)1.
1. For business education related occupations, the applicant shall have completed an approved educator preparation program in business education and have completed 2,000 hours of related occupational experience.
PI 34.084(2)(c)2.
2. For marketing education, the applicant shall have completed an approved educator preparation program in marketing education and have completed 4,000 hours or related occupational experience.
PI 34.084(2)(c)3.
3. For family and consumer education related occupations, the applicant shall have completed an approved educator preparation program in family and consumer education, hold a family and consumer education license under s.
PI 34.047 (3) (f), and have completed 2,000 hours of related occupational experience. At least 1,000 of the hours shall be in the specific area in which the license is sought.
PI 34.084(2)(c)4.
4. For technology related occupations, the applicant shall have completed an approved educator preparation program in technology education, hold a technology education license under s.
PI 34.047 (3) (n), and have completed 2,000 hours of related occupational experience. At least 1,000 of the hours shall be in the specific area in which the license is sought.
PI 34.084 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; correction in (2) (c) 3., 4. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register July 2018 No. 751; EmR1909: emerg. am. (2) (c) 1. to 4., eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: am. (2) (c) 1. to 4. Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20. PI 34.085
PI 34.085
Applicability. The state superintendent may issue a license under this subchapter to individuals in special education related services or in license areas created by statute.
PI 34.085 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18. PI 34.086
PI 34.086
Educational interpreter, 5-year renewable license. PI 34.086(1)(1)
Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to work as an educational interpreter for pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing.
PI 34.086(2)
(2) Eligibility. Except as provided in sub.
(3), the state superintendent may issue an educational interpreter license under this section to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
PI 34.086(2)(a)
(a) Holds an interpreter training program certificate from an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university. The program shall include the following coursework:
PI 34.086(2)(b)
(b) Completed a practicum of at least 150 hours in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12 with a licensed educational interpreter assigned as a mentor. Completion shall be verified by a representative from a higher education interpreter training program or the school district administrator where the practicum took place.
PI 34.086(2)(c)
(c) Has a passing score on the written and performance educational interpreter performance assessment. The passing score shall be set by the state superintendent in consultation with the state superintendent's advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing programs.
PI 34.086(3)
(3) Alternative eligibility. The state superintendent may issue an educational interpreter license under this section to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
PI 34.086(3)(a)1.
1. A sign language interpreter license issued by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services as approved by the state superintendent.
PI 34.086(3)(a)2.
2. One of the following certifications from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
PI 34.086(3)(a)3.
3. A basic, advanced, or master certification from the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters.
PI 34.086(3)(a)4.
4. Certification from an organization approved by the state superintendent in consultation with the state superintendent's advisory council on deaf and hard of hearing programs.
PI 34.086(3)(b)
(b) Completed a practicum of at least 150 hours in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12 with a licensed educational interpreter assigned as a mentor. Completion shall be verified by a representative from a higher education interpreter training program or the school district administrator where the practicum took place.
