Which Initial Educator License is Right for Me? |
WI - CTE Coordinator (LVEC) License
WI - Reading Teacher (316) License
Professional Development Plans
How do I obtain an Initial Educator License? |
Wisconsin - Initial Educator License (Teacher, School Counselor, School Psychologist):The Wisconsin Initial In-State Education License application is form PI-1602-IS, also available from the Dean's Office, College of Education Health and Human Sciences, 214 Home Ec. Complete the application and return it to the Licensing Coordinator in 214 Home Ec., along with the license fee ($100 made payable to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction). The Licensing Coordinator will request your transcript, endorse the application, mail it to DPI directly, and issue you a Verification of Program Completion form to show that the application is in process. Fingerprint cards are required if you have worked, resided, or physically attended classes in a state other than Wisconsin within the last twenty years after age 17. Please contact the CEHHS Dean's Office (214 Home Ec.) to obtain the DPI-required cards. |
Wisconsin - CTE Coordinator (LVEC) LicenseApply for a CTE Coordinator (eligible for LVEC, School to Work, and Ed. for Employment) license by completing form PI-1602-AD. Complete the application and return the application and license fee to the Licensing Coordinator in the CEHHS Dean's Office, 214 Home Ec. |
Wisconsin - Reading Teacher (316) LicenseApply for an Initial Educator reading teacher license by completing form PI-1602-AD. Complete the application and return the application and license fee to the Licensing Coordinator in the Dean's Office, CEHHS, 214 Home Ec. Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a Wisconsin teaching license and have two years of teaching experience. If experience verification is required, send a completed Employment Verification Form (PI-1613) to each education employer. |
Wisconsin - Emergency LicenseUse the PI-1602-EL form to apply for or renew emergency licenses which are requested by an employing school district after a search for a fully-licensed candidate was conducted and was unsuccessful. Applicants for a first-time 1-year emergency license can mail the application packet directly to DPI. Applicants renewing a 1-year emergency license must mail the application packet to the Licensing Coordinator, 214 Home Ec, if you are enrolled in a program to gain this additional certification. |
Wisconsin - Intern LicenseOnce offered an internship, intern license applications are available online. You will need to obtain a password from the Placement Coordinator to complete the license application. |
Minnesota - LicensureAn online application process is used for a first-time Minnesota license. Begin by completing the online application to obtain your process number.
The Licensing Coordinator will obtain your official transcript, endorse the application, and send it directly to the MN Department of Education. |
Other States - LicensureContact the respective State Department of Education to obtain their license application. Return the completed application to the Licensing Coordinator in the School of Education for endorsement. The Licensing Coordinator will secure the Stout transcript, and send the application to the respective State Department of Education. |
