Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Public Instruction
Chapter PI 34 - Educator Licenses
Subchapter V - License Stages
Section PI 34.032 - Tier I, short-term substitute teacher permit

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง PI 34.032

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) AUTHORIZATION. A permit issued under this section authorizes the permit holder to teach as a short-term substitute in any subject and in any grade level.

(2) ELIGIBILITY. The state superintendent may issue a tier I permit under this section to an applicant who meets one of the following:

(a) Trained substitute teacher. The applicant meets all of the following requirements:
1. Holds an associate degree or a higher degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Completed a substitute teacher training program approved by the state superintendent which provides training on all of the following:
a. Basic school district and school policies and procedures.

b. Age-appropriate teaching strategies.

c. Discipline, conflict resolution, and classroom management techniques.

d. Health and safety issues, including handling medical emergencies.

e. Techniques for starting a class.

f. The culture of schools and the teaching profession.

g. Working with lesson plans.

h. Working with children with disabilities, including confidentiality issues.

(b) Enrollment in an educator preparation program. The applicant meets all of the following requirements:
1. Is at least 20 years of age.

2. Is enrolled in a teacher preparatory program approved by the state superintendent under s. 115.28 (7) (a), Stats. For the purposes of this subdivision, enrollment means that the applicant has met all of the eligibility criteria for the approved educator preparation program as required by s. PI 34.018(2) and is in the process of completing the requirements of the approved educator preparation program.

3. Has successfully completed the minimum number of course credits required for the individual to have achieved junior level status if enrolled in a teacher preparatory program which awards a bachelor's degree.

4. The individual has completed at least 15 hours of classroom observation in the clinical program of the of the educator preparation program as approved under s. PI 34.023 (1) and (2).

(3) DURATION. A permit issued under this section is valid for 3 years.

(4) RENEWAL. A permit issued under this section is renewable.

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