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Licensing
- Bureau of Educator Licensing
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General Information
- Information Bulletins
- What Can I Teach or Do with My License?
- Pathways to a Teaching License
- Pathways to a Pupil Services License
- Pathways to an Administrator License
- Pathways to Licensure if Coming from Another State
- Pathways to Licensure for Teachers from Another Country
- Pathways to Licensure Requiring School District Support
- Pathway for the Montessori Teaching License
- Pathways for Additional Subject Area Certification
- Licensing Rules and Statutes
- Legacy Licenses and Assignments
- License Lookup
- Check License Application Status
- Background Check for Licensure
- Transcripts for License Application
- New to ELO
- Application Directions for Wisconsin Program Completers
- Application Directions for Out-of-State Program Completers
- Application Directions for License Based on Reciprocity
- Application Directions for Reissuance of Provisional License
- Application Directions to Obtain or Maintain Lifetime License
- Application Directions for Substitute Licenses and Permits
- Application Directions for Master Educator License and Grant
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Application Directions for One- and Three-Year Licenses with Stipulations and One-Year Administrator Licenses
- One-Year License with Stipulations
- One-Year License with Stipulations for School Social Worker (DSPS Licensed)
- One-Year License with Stipulations for Speech and Language Pathology (DSPS Licensed)
- One-Year School Board-Requested Administrator License
- One-Year Board-Requested Administrator License Extension
- Three-Year License with Stipulations
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Application Directions for Other Licenses and Permits
- American Indian History and Culture License
- American Indian Language License
- School Audiologist License
- Charter School License
- Clinically Trained Mental Health Professional License
- Educational Interpreter Licenses (Five-Year)
- Educational Interpreter License Renewal
- Experience-based Technical and Vocational Teacher License (Initial)
- Experience-Based Technical and Vocational Teacher License (Professional)
- JROTC Teaching License
- License Based on a Content Test
- Military Spouse License
- Montessori Teacher License
- Orientation and Mobility License
- OT, PT, OTA, and PTA License (New)
- OT, PT. OTA, and PTA (Renewals)
- Special Education Program Aide (SEPA) License
- Professional Teaching Permit
- Trade Specialist Permit
- Uncommon Request Application
- Vocational License Add On
- Wisconsin Improvement Program (WIP) Teaching Internship
- License Application Fees
- Licensing Forms
- Statutory License Stipulations
- Email, Name, or Address Change
- Request for Non-Release
- Information for Schools and Districts
- Reporting Educator Misconduct
- License Revocations
- Data
- Educator Preparation Programs
- Job Opportunities
Application Directions for Wisconsin Program Completers
First Time Application Directions
Program Coordinator (Gifted and Talented Program Coordinator and Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator)
First-Time Applicant - Completed Prior to 09/01/2004
If you completed your preparation program in Wisconsin before 09/01/2004 and have not previously applied for your license, please follow these application directions.
Submit questions and comments about this information to the licensing help desk.