Applications for the current school year must be submitted by June 30th. Applications for the upcoming school year are not accepted until after July 1st.
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Teacher
Teacher
Candidates for this application include the following:
- Out-of-State program: Teachers or pupil services staff prepared in another state who have not met Wisconsin testing requirements OR
- WI-approved program: Teachers with a bachelor’s degree who have completed all coursework in a WI-approved program, but who have not met all WI-approved program requirements OR
- School district, CESA, charter school, or private school need: Only for those individuals hired by one of these entities. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree. Entities must be unable to find an acceptable fully licensed educator.
Note: Although Speech and Language Pathologists are considered teachers, there is a separate application. See Speech and Language Pathologist LWS1 to apply for that license.
How to Apply for One-Year License with Stipulations
1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints
2. Gather Documents
Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size
- Preview the ELO Conduct & Competency Questions to see if you will need to provide documentation of any alleged misconduct.
- If applying under #2 WI approved program, obtain a completed PI-1627 form from your approved program. Subsequent requests for renewal will require an employing school district to request the license using the PI-1624-LWS1 form.
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If you are applying under #3 school district need or have already applied via the out-of-state pathway and need an additional one-year license with stipulations, have your employing school district complete the PI-1624-LWS1 district request form.
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Obtain transcripts verifying an earned bachelor’s degree.
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Renewing a license with stipulations?
- Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three onboarding questions.
- Find the APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE section of the Quick Start Menu. Select the same choices in the three drop-down in the application screenshots below based on the type of license you are applying for:
- Choose "1-Teacher Category" in the drop-down menu
- Choose "Request 1 Year License with Stipulations [1115]"
- Click the “GO!” button.
- Complete each page of the application as instructed. Review your Application Summary and edit information if necessary OR click the “SUBMIT” button to submit your application.
4. Receive Email Confirmation
5. Complete Application on ELO
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Click the GO! button next to “Submit C&C and Payment to Complete Application.”
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Review your fees.
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Complete the Conduct and Competency Questionnaire (14 questions).
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Pay with a credit card or pre-paid card. For fee amounts and additional payment information please see License Application Fees.
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Pupil Services
Pupil Services (School counselor, School social worker, School nurse, School psychologist)
- Out-of-State program: Pupil services professionals who have previously applied via the out-of-state pathway, but need additional time to meet Wisconsin testing requirements; OR
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WI approved program: Pupil services professionals who earned the degree required for their license (master’s degree or higher), who have completed all coursework in a WI approved program, but have not met all WI approved program requirements; OR
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School district, CESA, charter school, or private school need: Individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are hired by one of these entities as they could not find an acceptable fully licensed candidate; OR
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Pupil Services: School counselors, School social workers, or School nurses who hold a master’s degree or are enrolled in an approved preparation program that lead to the license for their position. School psychologists must hold a master degree in School psychologist and verify enrollment in an approved preparation program.
How To Apply for One-Year License with Stipulations
1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints
2. Gather Documents
Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size
- Preview the ELO Conduct & Competency Questions to see if you will need to provide documentation of any alleged misconduct.
- If applying under #2 WI approved program, obtain a completed PI-1627 form from your approved program. Subsequent requests for renewal will require an employing school district to request the license using the PI-1624-LWS1 form.
- If you are applying under #3 school district need or have already applied via the out-of-state pathway and need an additional one-year license with stipulations, have your employing school district complete the PI-1624-LWS1 district request form.
- Obtain transcripts verifying an earned at least a bachelor’s degree and evidence of admission into an approved program or transcripts verifying a master’s degree. School psychologists must verify a master’s degree and admission into an approved program.
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Renewing a license with stipulations?
Review the renewal tip sheet for more documentation details, such as a PI-1624-PROG form from a program certification officer if renewing with approved program coursework.
- Additional documentation is needed if no progress was made for renewal.
- Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three onboarding questions.
- Find the APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE section of the Quick Start Menu. Select the same choices in the three drop-down in the application screenshots below based on the type of license you are applying for:
PROCESSING TIMES
Our processing times vary throughout the year. For current processing times see the Check Application Status page.
Next Steps
- Out-of-State program: Pass the required WI tests by August 31 of the year the license expires so the department can consider you for a Provisional License (Tier II).
- WI approved program: Finish the requirements of your WI approved program so that your preparation program can endorse you for a license. Application directions can be found on the Application Directions for Wisconsin Program Completer webpage
- School district CESA, charter school, or private school need: Must be employed by one of these entities, enrolled in an educator preparation program and complete at least 6 semester credits toward your licensure program by August 31 of the year the license expires.