The Department of Public Instruction’s Bureau of Educator Licensing (formerly the Licensing, Educator Advancement and Development, or LEAD, Team) publishes information bulletins. These bulletins are meant to provide complete answers to commonly requested information regarding licensing. This index lists the most current bulletins first. If you have questions about any of the information contained in a bulletin, please contact the Bureau of Educator Licensing. .
| Bulletin # | Title | Topic | Date Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD 25-001 | Reading and Language Arts Licensing Requirements (2023 Wisconsin Act 20) | Answer questions regarding licensure and the reading and language arts licensing requirements created in 2023 Wisconsin Act 20 | 6/17/2025 |
| LEAD 24-003 | Clinically Trained Mental Health Professional License | Answers questions regarding the clinically trained mental health professional license (new August 2024) | 8/6/2024 |
| LEAD 24-002 | Licensure Required to Lead a School District | Answers questions regarding what licensure is required to lead a school district | 3/25/2024 |
| LEAD 24-001 | Personal Finance Literacy | Answers questions regarding the license required to teach courses in personal financial literacy | 2/19/2024 |
| LEAD 23-001 | Social Worker Licensure | Answers questions regarding how school social workers are licensed in WI | 1/31/2023 |
| LEAD 22-001 | Multi-level Systems of Support Licensure | Answers questions regarding which staff are qualified to provide instruction, interventions or additional support | 11/18/2022 |
| LEAD 21-001 | Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure | Answers questions regarding how speech-language pathologists are licensed in WI | 12/20/2021 |