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• What are the requirements before I can apply for Wisconsin reading teacher (WI 316) licensure?


• How do I apply for Wisconsin teacher licensure?


• Am I required to obtain licensure?


• When do I apply for licensure?


• When does the Wisconsin reading teacher license need to be renewed?


• Can I apply for an initial reading teacher license and renew another teaching license on the same form and at the same time?


• If I do not need a #316 reading teacher certification for my current position, may I wait to apply for this certification in five years when my Wisconsin license expires?


• What about licensure in other states?


• If I have a license in another state and completed two years of teaching in that state, then moved to Wisconsin, received a Wisconsin teaching license, but have been substitute teaching in Wisconsin, will my out of state teaching experience qualify for the Wisconsin 316 Reading Teacher license requirement?

What are the requirements before I can apply for Wisconsin reading teacher (WI 316) licensure?

Prior to applying for the license, students must demonstrate:

• Satisfactory Disposition ratings
• Satisfactory Learner Assessment and Instruction Profile rating
• Reflective Summary of Professional Development goal attainment
• Satisfactory portfolio rating
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in the 18 credits of required reading courses

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will issue the reading teacher (316) license to applicants who can verify two years of teaching experience, hold a valid Wisconsin teaching license, and show proficiency in the teaching of reading based on work completed in UW-Stout’s reading courses and practicum.

If you have questions about the verification of your teaching experience, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Teacher Education, Licensing and Professional Development Team, Educator Licensing or call 1-800-266-1027.

How do I apply for Wisconsin teacher licensure?

STEP 1: Complete the Wisconsin Initial In-State Reading License application form (PI 1602 AD)
Applicants may download and complete the initial license application from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/pdf/f1602-ad.pdf, which includes the Employment Verification form (verifying the minimum of two years’ teaching experience)

Please note: The Conduct and Competency Review page needs to be notarized.

Mail completed forms and $100 processing fee to the certifying officer at UW-Stout:
Heather Klanderman, Student Status Examiner
School of Education
267 Heritage Hall
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751

STEP 2: The license application will be reviewed, endorsed and sent directly to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

A Verification of Program Completion form will be sent to the applicant verifying successful completion of the program and that the license application is in process.

If you have a question about the process, please contact Heather Klanderman at klandermanh@uwstout.edu or (715) 232-4088

Am I required to obtain licensure?

According to the WI DPI website:

READING
Elementary Teachers Teaching in Elementary, Middle, or Junior High Schools
A reading teacher (316) license is required for the following assignments:

1. A reading assignment for more than one class per day;
2. A reading assignment in a Title 1 program identified as a reading program;
3. A reading assignment in a reading recovery program, if not part of a self-contained classroom

A reading teacher license is not required for the following assignments:

• A reading assignment which is a part of a regular self-contained classroom;
• A reading assignment which is integrated as part of content courses (i.e. reading in the content area).

When do I apply for licensure?

Applicants may submit the license application and fee to the certifying officer at UW-Stout upon successful completion of the program. Most students apply at the time they secure a position requiring Reading Teacher licensure.

When does the Wisconsin reading teacher license need to be renewed?

The Wisconsin license will need to be renewed in five years. All PI 34 program completers (finishing certification program after 7/1/04) must renew their professional educator licenses with a five-year professional development plan. Information can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website at: http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/home/tepdl-initiatives

Can I apply for an initial Reading Teacher license and renew another teaching license on the same form and at the same time?

Initial license applications are separate from renewal license applications and both require the $100 processing fee.

For initial Reading licensure, complete PI 1602 AD http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/pdf/f1602-ad.pdf.
Submit form and fee to
Heather Klanderman, Student Status Examiner
School of Education
267 Heritage Hall
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751

To apply for renewal of your current license, please complete
PI 1602-5R application form.
Submit form and fee directly to
DPI Teacher Licensing
Drawer 794
Milwaukee, WI 53293-0794

If I do not need a #316 certification for my current position, may I wait to apply for this certification in five years when my Wisconsin license expires?

PI 34 program completers (finishing certification program after 7/1/04) may apply for initial educator licenses any time after finishing the certification program. Applying for an initial license (using PI 1602 AD form) is a separate process from renewing another license (PI 1602 5R) – both require separate forms and separate fees.

http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/pdf/f1602-ad.pdf

What about licensure in other states?

This post-baccalaureate non-degree add-on certification has been approved for the State of Wisconsin.

If you wish to seek licensure or certification in another state, you will receive proof of the program completion including a photocopy of the program plan signed by the university School of Education Student Status Examiner. You may submit your state certification application for Heather's signature by mailing the form to:

Heather Klanderman, Student Status Examiner
School of Education
267 Heritage Hall
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751

It is up to each individual state to determine whether there is full reciprocity or if there are any deficiencies for their respective state's licensure.

If I have a license in another state and completed two years of teaching in that state, then moved to Wisconsin, received a Wisconsin teaching license, but have been substitute teaching in Wisconsin, will my out of state teaching experience qualify for the Wisconsin 316 Reading Teacher license requirement?

The license application form (PI 1602 AD) states that those applying for an initial license as a reading teacher (316) must hold, or be eligible to hold, a Wisconsin teaching license and have two years of successful teaching experience. The license would need to be a regular teaching category – not substitute or emergency teaching license. Out of state teaching experience (regular contract—not substitute teaching) should work for the two years’ experience requirement. Documentation needs to be provided on the PI 1613 Employment Verification form.

Other Program Forms

Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Add-On Certification Plan Reading Teacher Certification Code #316(Word document)

Parent Consent Letter (Word document)

Lesson Plan Evaluation Form (Word document)

Learner Assessment & Instruction Profile (Word document)