Professional Standards Council for Teachers (PSCT)
1997 Wisconsin Act 298 created the Professional Standards Council for Teachers (PSCT) in state statutes. The council is to advise the state superintendent on policy matters in the areas of licensure, educator preparation, evaluation, and effective teaching. The responsibilities of the council are detailed in Wisconsin Statutes 115.425. Specific information regarding membership of the council can be found in Wisconsin Statutes 15.377(8). and Wisconsin Administrative Code PI 34.108. Any recommendations from the council are advisory in nature. The council advises the Bureau of Educator Talent in the Division of Academics and the Bureau of Educator Licensing in the Division of School and Library Operations.
- Primary Duties
- Advise the State Superintendent on standards for the licensure of teachers, including initial licensure and maintenance and renewal of licenses, to ensure the effective teaching of a relevant curriculum in Wisconsin schools.
- Propose to the State Superintendent standards for evaluating and approving teacher education programs, including continuing education programs.
- Provide to the State Superintendent an ongoing assessment of the complexities of teaching and status of the teaching profession in this state.
- Propose to the State Superintendent policies and practices for school boards and state and local teacher organizations to use in developing effective teaching.
- Propose to the State Superintendent standards and procedures for revoking a teaching license.
- Propose to the State Superintendent ways to recognize excellence in teaching, including the assessment administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and master educator licensure, and to assist teachers to achieve excellence in teaching.
- Propose to the State Superintendent effective peer assistance and peer mentoring models, including evaluation systems and alternative teacher dismissal procedures for consideration by school boards and labor organizations.
- Review and make recommendations regarding rules proposed by the department that relate to teacher preparation, licensure, and regulation.
- Propose to the State Superintendent alternative procedures for the preparation and licensure of teachers.
- Report annually to the standing committees in each house of the legislature that deal with education matters on the activities and effectiveness of the council.
- Membership
Members of the PSCT are appointed by the State Superintendent and considered agency officials of the Department of Public Instruction. Council members are recommended by education labor unions, professional organizations, and institutions of higher education. The council is comprised of members listed in statute under Wis. Stats.15.377(8). Each council member serves a three-year term, except for the student member who serves a two-year term. Council members must fill out a Statement of Economic Interest. For annual membership rosters, see annual reports listed below.
For each vacancy on the council, the group or entity authorized under statute to recommend members is required to submit the names of three qualified persons to the State Superintendent. All appointments must be confirmed by the state Senate. The department is currently in the process of updating membership to conform with a greater focus on educator preparation, retention, and recognizing educator excellence, which is housed in the Bureau of Educator Talent in the Department of Public Instruction.
Membership List as of 12/16/22
*Indicates member is pending Senate confirmation.Term Representing Member Role 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 University of Wisconsin System Sydney Bueno Faculty Member 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Monica Lopez* Elementary Teacher 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WEAC Curtis Kadow* Elementary Teacher 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WEAC Benjamin Hubing* High School Teacher 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WEAC Julie Horvath High School Teacher 08/01/23 to 07/31/26 WEAC Sarah Gruettner* Pupil Services Educator 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WEAC Leah Witt Pupil Services Educator 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WEAC Antoinette Means Special Education Teacher 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WEAC Kabby Hong* Public School Teacher 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WEAC Sarahí Monterrey Public School Teacher 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Eric Dimmitt Faculty Member 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Barbara Herzog School Board Member 12/01/22 to 12/01/25 WASB Margaret Erler* School Board Member Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators Vacant District Administrator 07/13/23 to 07/13/26 Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools Julie Whitney* Private School Teacher 12/09/22 to 12/09/25 Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Trisha Detert Principal Vacant Public School Parent Vacant Student in Teacher Education Program Vacant Licensed Tribal School Teacher - Contact Information
The Professional Standards Council for Teachers (PSCT) is mandated to meet no less than two times per year. Please see PSCT meeting minutes and agendas below for further details.
The primary role of the PSCT is to advise the state superintendent by making recommendations on a variety of issues relating to teaching in Wisconsin. These recommendations and proposals result from discussions that take place at the PSCT meetings covering a variety of topics as posed by the state superintendent or designee.
- Archival (pre-2026) Meeting Minutes and Agendas
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Year Meeting Dates Minutes/Agenda 2025 October 28 2025 April 22 February 18 Canceled
2024 November 19 September 24 May 29 April 30 March 19 Presentation Slide Deck from the Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative
February 27 January 23 2023 November 28October 24September 26 May 23 April 25 April 4 February 28 January 31 2022 December 20 December 21 2021 May 14 Agenda February 5 2020 November 11 April Agenda February 7 - Archival (pre-2026) Annual Reports
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