Chapter PI 34

PI 34.023(1)(c) (c) Result in the student being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the standards under s. PI 34.002, as demonstrated by the assessments required under s. PI 34.021.

PI 34.023(1)(d) (d) Evaluates each student’s performance by using at least 2 written evaluations based upon observations by the cooperating teacher or the program supervisor. The written evaluations shall be kept as part of the student file required under s. PI 34.016 (3) (b).

PI 34.023(2) (2) Student teaching. For educator preparation programs leading to a teaching license, each student shall have student teaching experience which meets all of the following requirements:

PI 34.023(2)(a) (a) Is developmental in scope and sequence.

PI 34.023(2)(b) (b) Occurs in school settings.

PI 34.023(2)(c) (c) Meets the statutory requirements under s. 118.19 (3) (a), Stats.

PI 34.023(2)(d) (d) Provides the student opportunities to interact with and adapt instruction for children with disabilities.

PI 34.023(2)(e) (e) Assigns the student a cooperating teacher or team of cooperating teachers.

PI 34.023(2)(f) (f) Has one of the following durations:

PI 34.023(2)(f)1. 1. For educator preparation programs leading to the student’s first license under subch. VI, the student teaching shall be for full school days for a full semester of the cooperating school or the equivalent as determined by the state superintendent. Equivalency for the purpose of this subdivision shall include one of the following:

PI 34.023(2)(f)1.a. a. The length of the semester of the student’s institution of higher education if the educator preparation program determines a student meets completion requirements. If an institution of higher education operates on a calendar other than semesters, the duration of student teaching shall be no less than 15 weeks.

PI 34.023(2)(f)1.b. b. Full days for a full semester of the cooperating school with an option to substitute teach for no more than 10 full days during the semester if agreed to by the educator preparation program. Short-term substitute teaching authorized under s. 118.19 (7m), Stats., may only occur in the classroom of the cooperating teacher and if the student possesses a substitute teaching license.

PI 34.023(2)(f)1.c. c. Half days for two full semesters following the calendar of the cooperating school if agreed to by the educator preparation program. For the purpose of subd. 1. c., two full semesters of student teaching must be completed within two years following the first day of the first semester of student teaching.

PI 34.023(2)(f)1.d. d. If an entity under ss. PI 34.006 (3) (a), (b), (d) or (e) operates on a calendar other than semesters, the duration of student teaching shall be no less than 15 weeks, if the educator preparation program determines a student meets completion requirements.

PI 34.023(2)(f)1.e. e. The duration identified in the program standards for an apprenticeship program in ch. 106, Stats., if approved by the department.

PI 34.023(2)(f)2. 2. For educator preparation programs leading to the student obtaining an additional teacher license under subchs. VI or IX, the student teaching shall be for full days for a full semester of the cooperating school. Equivalency for the purpose of this subdivision, as determined by the state superintendent, is for a duration determined by the educator preparation program to be necessary for the student to gain the necessary clinical experience for the additional license.

PI 34.023(2)(g) (g) Results in the student being able to demonstrate greater knowledge and understanding of the standards under s. PI 34.002, as demonstrated by the assessments required under s. PI 34.020.

PI 34.023(2)(h) (h) Evaluates each student’s performance using all of the following:

PI 34.023(2)(h)1. 1. A minimum of 3 classroom observations, either in person or real-time virtual, by a program supervisor with relevant teaching experience. At least one observation shall be in person.

PI 34.023(2)(h)2. 2. At least 3 written evaluations of each student based upon classroom observations by the cooperating teacher or a supervisor approved by the educator preparation program. At least one written evaluation shall be done by the cooperating teacher. The procedures for the written evaluations shall include conferences with the student, cooperating teacher, and program supervisor. The student shall determine which evaluations are available to prospective employers. The written evaluations shall be kept as part of the student file required under s. PI 34.016 (3) (b).

PI 34.023(3) (3) Practicum program. For educator preparation programs leading to a pupil services or administrative license, the clinical program shall include supervised practicums in the area of licensure that meets all of the following requirements:

PI 34.023(3)(a) (a) Are developmental in scope and sequence.

PI 34.023(3)(b) (b) Results in the student being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the standards under subch. II, as applicable.

PI 34.023(3)(c) (c) Evaluates each student’s performance using all of the following:

PI 34.023(3)(c)1. 1. At least 2 written evaluations by the school-based supervisor for student-based observations. The written evaluations shall be kept as part of the student file required under s. PI 34.016 (3) (b).

PI 34.023(3)(c)2. 2. At least 2 written evaluations by the program supervisor. The written evaluations shall be kept as part of the student file required under s. PI 34.016 (3) (b).

PI 34.023(3)(c)3. 3. At least 2 conferences involving the school-based supervisor, the program supervisor, and the student.

PI 34.023(4) (4) Cooperating teachers and school-based supervisors. The clinical program may only use cooperating teachers and school-based supervisors who meet all of the following requirements:

PI 34.023(4)(a) (a) Holds a valid Wisconsin license, or an equivalent license if the clinical program is located outside of Wisconsin.

PI 34.023(4)(b) (b) Volunteered for an assignment as a cooperating teacher or school-based supervisor.

PI 34.023(4)(c) (c) Has at least 3 years of teaching experience, including one year of experience at the current place of employment, or at least 3 years of pupil services or administrator experience, including one year of experience at the current place of employment.

PI 34.023(4)(d) (d) Has completed training in the supervision of clinical students and the applicable standards under subch. II.

PI 34.023 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; EmR1909: emerg. am. (1) (b), eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: am. (1) (b) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20; EmR2315: emerg. renum. (2) (f) 1. to (2) (f) 1. (intro.) and am., cr. (2) (f) 1. a., b., am. (2) (f) 2., eff. 11-17-23; CR 23-063: renum. (2) (f) 1. to (2) (f) 1. (intro.) and am., cr. (2) (f) 1. a. to e., am. (2) (f) 2. Register June 2024 No. 822, eff. 7-1-24.

PI 34.024 PI 34.024 Educator preparation program evaluation. An educator preparation program’s conceptual framework shall include the entity’s follow-up plan to evaluate the performance of individuals who completed the educator preparation program. The plan shall include all of the following:

PI 34.024(1) (1) The methods the entity will use to obtain information from individuals who completed the program, employers, teachers, and other relevant individuals.

PI 34.024(2) (2) How the entity will use the information to assess the educator preparation program.

PI 34.024 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

subch. V of ch. PI 34 Subchapter V — License Stages

PI 34.025 PI 34.025 Definitions. In this subchapter:

PI 34.025(1) (1) “Applicant” means an individual applying for a license or permit under this subchapter.

PI 34.025(2) (2) “District administrator” means the district administrator of a school district or a designee.

PI 34.025(3) (3) “Out-of-state program” means an educator preparation program located in another state that is approved by the other state’s education agency and leads to licensure in the state in which it is located.

PI 34.025 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

PI 34.026 PI 34.026 General provisions.

PI 34.026(1) (1) Effective date.

PI 34.026(1)(a) (a) Except as provided under pars. (b), (c), and (e), a license issued under this chapter is effective on July 1 of the year of issuance.

PI 34.026(1)(b) (b) Except as provided in par. (c), if an applicant completes an approved program after September 1, the effective date of the license is the date the applicant completed the program.

PI 34.026(1)(c) (c) If an applicant completes an approved program in December, the effective date of the license is January 1.

PI 34.026(1)(d) (d) A license issued under s. PI 34.028 (2) (d) shall have an effective date of January 1 if the school district requests the license for an assignment that occurs during the second semester of the school year.

PI 34.026(1)(e) (e) A permit issued under s. PI 34.032 (2) (b) shall have an effective date that corresponds with the date upon which the applicant met eligibility requirements for the permit, as certified by the educator preparation program.

PI 34.026(2) (2) Expiration date. A tier I license expires on June 30 of the last year of the license’s term.

PI 34.026(3) (3) Tiers. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the state superintendent shall issue licenses using the following tiers:

PI 34.026(3)(a) (a) Tier I licenses, which authorize a license holder to practice in a limited area and are valid for a limited duration.

PI 34.026(3)(b) (b) Tier II licenses, which authorize a license holder to practice in a license area under subch. VI, VII, or VIII and are valid for a limited duration.

PI 34.026(3)(c) (c) Tier III licenses, which authorize a license holder to practice in a license area under subch. VI, VII, or VIII and have no expiration date.

PI 34.026(3)(d) (d) Tier IV licenses, which authorize a license holder to practice in a license area under subch. VI, VII, or VIII, have no expiration date, and may qualify an individual for a grant under ch. PI 37.

PI 34.026 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751 eff. 7-1-18; correction in (1) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2018 No. 751; CR 19-034: am. (1) (c) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20; CR 24-009: am. (1) (a), cr. (1) (e) Register July 2024 No. 823, eff. 8-1-24; correction in (1) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2024 No. 823.

PI 34.027 PI 34.027 License application requirements; license areas. An applicant may apply for a license under this subchapter by submitting an application to the department. The applicant shall provide the applicant’s home address to the department. For each license issued under this subchapter, the state superintendent shall assign a license area as follows:

PI 34.027(1) (1) For a teaching license, the state superintendent shall follow the requirements under subch. VI.

PI 34.027(2) (2) For a pupil services license, the state superintendent shall follow the requirements under subch. VII.

PI 34.027(3) (3) For an administrative license, the state superintendent shall follow the requirements under subch. VIII.

PI 34.027(4) (4) For additional or supplementary license areas, the state superintendent shall follow the requirements under subch. IX.

PI 34.027 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

PI 34.028 PI 34.028 Tier I, 1-year renewable license with stipulations.

PI 34.028(1) (1) Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to teach in the grade level and subject area of the license or work as a school social worker, school psychologist, or a school counselor.

PI 34.028(2) (2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a tier I license to an applicant who does not meet all of the requirements for a tier II, III, or IV license if the applicant meets one of the following:

PI 34.028(2)(a) (a) Approved program. The applicant has not met all of the requirements for a tier II license but has completed all of the coursework at an approved program or a program approved in another state leading to licensure in a school setting. The following degree requirements must be satisfied:

PI 34.028(2)(a)1. 1. For a teaching license, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree.

PI 34.028(2)(a)2. 2. For a school social worker or school counselor license, the applicant must hold a master’s degree.

PI 34.028(2)(a)3. 3. For a school psychologist, the applicant must hold a master’s degree or higher.

PI 34.028(2)(b) (b) Intern. If the license is not for special education, the applicant is assigned to a school by an educator preparation program and all of the following occur:

PI 34.028(2)(b)1. 1. The educator preparation program recommends the applicant for licensure.

PI 34.028(2)(b)2. 2. The applicant is enrolled as a senior at a baccalaureate program or is enrolled in a post – baccalaureate program.

PI 34.028(2)(b)3. 3. The applicant will be supervised by an individual who is fully licensed in the specific license area of the internship or residency program.

PI 34.028(2)(c) (c) School district, CESA, charter school, or private school need. The applicant is hired to meet a school district, CESA, charter school, or private school need and meets all of the following requirements:

PI 34.028(2)(c)1. 1. The applicant holds the following degree:

PI 34.028(2)(c)1.a. a. For a teaching license, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

PI 34.028(2)(c)1.b. b. For a school social worker or school counselor license, the applicant must either hold a master’s degree in the area of licensure or a bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution and verification of enrollment in an approved program leading to the license for the assignment.

PI 34.028(2)(c)1.c. c. For a school psychologist license, the applicant must hold a master’s degree in the area of licensure and verify enrollment in an approved program leading to the school psychologist license.

PI 34.028(2)(c)2. 2. The applicant’s employing school district, CESA, charter school, or private school conducted a search for a fully licensed candidate and no fully licensed candidates were acceptable for the assignment.

PI 34.028(2)(c)3. 3. The district administrator of the employing school district, or the administrator of the CESA, charter school, or private school, submitted a written request to the state superintendent on behalf of the applicant on a form provided by the department.

PI 34.028(2)(d) (d) Speech-language pathologist. Notwithstanding par. (a), for a tier I license in speech-language pathology, the applicant holds a master’s degree and a valid speech-language pathologist license issued by the hearing and speech examining board.

PI 34.028(2)(e) (e) Clinically-trained social worker. Notwithstanding par. (a), for a tier I license as a clinically-trained social worker, the applicant holds a master’s degree in social work and a valid social work certificate or license issued by the social worker section of the marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, and social work examining board.

PI 34.028(3) (3) Duration. A license issued under this section may be valid for 1 year.

PI 34.028(4) (4) Renewal.

PI 34.028(4)(a) (a) Subject to s. PI 34.039, a license issued under sub. (2) (a) or (c) may be renewed if the district administrator of the employing school district requests renewal and one of the following occurs during the term of the license:

PI 34.028(4)(a)1. 1. The license holder under sub. (2) (c) is enrolled in an approved program and successfully completed at least 6 semester credits or the equivalent in the program.

PI 34.028(4)(a)2. 2. The license holder under sub. (2) (a) or (c) who completed all of the coursework or its equivalent in the approved program attempted to complete all of the tests required for licensure.

PI 34.028(4)(a)3. 3. If the license holder under sub. (2) (a) or (c) does not meet the requirements under subd. 1. or 2., the district administrator of the employing school district submits to the state superintendent a written plan that demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that the license holder will complete all of the licensure requirements.