Teacher Licensing FAQ

First License Application - How do I apply for my license once I have completed my first teacher certification program?

Add-on License Application - How do I apply for my license once I have completed an add-on teacher certification program?

Out-of-State Teacher License Application Process – How do I apply for my Wisconsin teaching license if I completed an out-of-state program? You should work directly with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. For more information: http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/applications.html and choose form PI-1602-OS

Requirements to add-on a new license - How do I pursue an additional teaching license if I am already a certified teacher?

Achieve your certification in one of the following areas:

Adaptive Physical Education
Alternative Education
Early Childhood Education
English as a Second Language
Environmental Studies
Family and Consumer Science
Gifted and Talented Education
Health Education 
Reading Teacher (316 license)
Reading Specialist (17 license) 
Special Education
        Early Childhood Special Education
        Cognitive Disabilities/Cross Categorical
        Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities/Cross Categorical
        Learning Disabilities/Cross Categorical
        Cross Categorical Special Education (for those already licensed in CD, EBD or LD)

Looking to add additional grades levels/ages? Certification areas not listed above? Ask us how! We will review your transcripts at no cost to you.

Pursuing a Teaching License – For people who are not currently attending UWSP - How do I pursue a teaching license if I have not completed a teacher certification program? (For people who are not currently attending UWSP.) Please visit the “Transfer/Re-entry” portion of our website for information on how to find out the coursework you will need the requirements to officially apply to the Professional Education Program.

Adding “Teaching Intent” to You Current Records – For people who are currently attending UWSP.

License Renewal – For information on license renewal, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/licensing.html.
NOTE: If you are looking for a list of approved IHE representatives for your Initial Educator team, please visit DPI's link above.

50 States Certification Requirements - How do I apply for a teaching license in another state?