Welcome to the PI 34 Homepagehttp://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/newsClick HERE for DPI's 11/1/18 Excerpts from the document linked above.Finally, Section 9135 (5p) of 2017 Wisconsin Act 59, nonstatutory provisions, requires the Department to promulgate rules to revise Chapter PI 34 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, and to simplify the teacher licensure system by doing at least all of the following:
2017 Wisconsin Act 59 also prohibits the Department from promulgating the rules required in a manner that decreases the quality standards for obtaining a license to teach from the Department. In addition to building upon the changes set forth in Emergency Rules 1711 and 1802, this permanent rule is meant to address the changes in statute related to teacher licensure under 2017 Wisconsin Act 59 and fulfill the nonstatutory requirement that the Department promulgate rules related to teacher licensure in the manner described above. Plain language analysis:Changes to the administrative rule that governs educator licensing, PI 34, are the result of significant input from a diverse set of stakeholders throughout the state. The changes also implement new statutory language related to licensure as a result of the most recent biennial budget (2017 Wisconsin Act 59). The proposed rule changes are meant to make the licensing process more understandable and increase flexibility, while maintaining high-quality staff in Wisconsin schools. Key aspects of the proposed rule are: Updates, clarifies and makes consistent the program approval process for both traditional and alternative route programs. The new rule creates a standard, streamlined approach to approving educator preparation programs, while ensuring these programs provide our educators with high quality, rigorous training. (Subchapters II-IV). Simplifies the licensing process. The new rule creates a tiered approach to educator licensing, which will allow educators to obtain a license fitting their unique training and experience. (Subchapter V). Under this approach: o Tier I licenses are of limited duration and authorization, allowing school districts to meet short-term or specialized needs. o Tier II licenses are provisional licenses which allow new educators, out-of-state license holders, and other highly qualified individuals to start the progression to a life license. o Tier III licenses are life licenses for long-term educators. o Tier IV licenses are optional master educator life licenses for educators who meet additional rigorous requirements for quality and effectiveness. Consolidates subject areas. The new rule will provide districts more flexibility in staffing their schools by preparing educators to teach entire subject areas rather than just specialized subjects (e.g., science, social studies, music – Subchapter VI) Adds flexibility. The new rule allows highly-qualified license holders to add additional license areas, giving them access to new opportunities and helping school districts fill high demand assignments. (Subchapter IX) Creates clarity. The new rule uses standardized, simplified language and structure to make the rule clearer, more understandable, and shorter. As a result, the new rule is approximately two-thirds as long as the old rule. SECTION 1. Chapter PI 34 is repealed and recreated to read:Chapter 34 EDUCATOR LICENSES Subchapter I – Definitions PI 34.001 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Accredited” means that an institution of higher education meets accepted criteria of quality, as established by a regional institutional accrediting agency, a national institutional accrediting agency, or a programmatic accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. department of education, and the institution of higher education is listed in the U.S. department of education’s database of accredited postsecondary institutions and programs. (2) “Approved program” means an educator preparation program approved by the state superintendent under subch. III. (3) “Baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree” means a degree awarded by an accredited college or university to a person who has completed undergraduate studies. (4) “CESA” means a cooperative educational service agency. (5) “Clinical program” means supervised experiences in a school setting which provide practical experience for students, including pre-student teaching, student teaching, practicum, and internships. (6) “Department” means the department of public instruction. (7) “Educational interpreter” means an individual who interprets for pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing. (8) “Educator preparation program” means the sequence of courses included in a baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree program or post baccalaureate program for preparing professional school personnel for licensure. (9) “Full-time” means employment under contract with a school district as a teacher, administrator, pupil services professional, or related services professional for the duration of the school year. (10) “Institution” means one or more accredited, four-year, baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree granting institutions of higher education offering an educator preparation program. (11) “Institutional endorsement” means written verification from an accredited approved program that an individual has satisfactorily completed the program or its equivalent and is recommended for a specific license. (12) “License” means a license, permit, or certificate issued by the state superintendent under s. 115.28 (7), Stats., or ch. 118, Stats. (13) “License area” means the subject matter and grade, or the position a license authorizes an individual to teach or work in. (14) “License program content guidelines” means the knowledge and skill requirements for a particular license type. (15) “Master’s degree” means a degree awarded by an accredited graduate school or institution to a person who has completed at least one year of graduate study. (16) “Post-baccalaureate” means a sequence of graduate courses that lead to endorsement for licensure but not a graduate degree. (17) “Pupil” means a minor child or an individual enrolled in an elementary or secondary education program. (18) “School district” has the meaning given in s. 115.01 (3), Stats. (19) “State superintendent” means the state superintendent of public instruction or a designee. (20) “Student” means an individual enrolled in an educator preparation program. Subchapter II – Educator Standards PI 34.002 Teacher standards.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to receive a license to teach under subch. VI, an applicant shall complete an approved program and demonstrate proficient performance in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions in all of the following:
PI 34.003 Administrator standards. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to receive a school administration license under subch. VIII, an applicant shall complete an approved program in school administration and demonstrate proficient performance in all of the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions under all of the following standards:
PI 34.002. PI 34.004 Pupil services standards. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to receive a license in a pupil services category under subch. VII, an applicant shall complete an approved program and demonstrate proficient performance in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions in all of the following:
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