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SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, PK-12
License Description Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 118.19, "any person seeking to teach in a public school, including a charter school, or in a school or institution operated by a county or the state shall first procure a license or permit" from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. General requirements for educator licensing in Wisconsin (unless otherwise specified under each license type): -A minimum of bachelor's degree. -Completion of an approved educator preparation program, including meeting all applicable Wisconsin statutory requirements and testing requirements. -Satisfactory background checks result. Educator licensure in Wisconsin is based on completion of a state-approved educator preparation program. The Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing (TEPDL) team web pages provide information about approved programs, licensing requirements and application/renewal procedures. Also provided are resources related to the implementation of PI 34 administrative rules which govern teacher education, progra
Licensing Agency
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI)
Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing
125 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53703-7841
(608) 266 1027
Active Status Active
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 12/02/2020
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