Chapter PI 34 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code contains the current administrative rules governing the licensure of school personnel, including rules governing the issuance of initial teaching licenses. The proposed rule seeks to conform ch. PI 34 to the changes in statute as a result of 2019 Act 44, which will include rules around what constitutes satisfactory completion of a course of study that a special education teacher may complete as an alternative to the FORT. Without a rule, the Department would be required to implement PI 34 as statutes and rule currently exist, and could create confusion for applicants seeking an initial special education teaching license. Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact report:
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Anticipated costs incurred by private sector:
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Effect on small business:
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats. Agency contact person: (including email and telephone)
Carl Bryan
Administrative Rules Coordinator
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
(608) 266-3275
Place where comments are to be submitted and deadline for submission:
Comments should be submitted to Carl Bryan, Department of Public Instruction, 125 S. Webster Street, P.O. Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841 or at adminrules@dpi.wi.gov. The Department will publish a hearing notice in the Administrative Register which will provide information on the deadline for the submission of comments. SECTION 1. PI 34.021 (1) (f) is created to read:
PI 34.021 (1) (f) Reading. For candidates for special education licensure, the assessment of reading shall be demonstrated by the student meeting one of the following requirements:
1. Earning a passing score on the examination required under s. 118.19 (14) (a), Stats. 2. Completing a course of study under s. 118.19 (14) (b), Stats., that includes the following: a. Instruction in the teaching of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fluency.
b. Feedback and coaching from an expert of reading instruction. In this subdivision, an expert of reading instruction is an individual employed by a school district or an approved program with a master’s degree or higher in reading, literacy, or curriculum and instruction with a concentration in literacy or an individual who holds a reading specialist license under s. PI 34.070. c. A portfolio of work that demonstrates competence in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fluency.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE:
The proposed rules contained in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month commencing after the date of publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, as provided in s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. Dated this _____ day of ____________, 2020
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Carolyn Stanford Taylor
State Superintendent
