PI 34.060 Licensed school nurse.
PI 34.061 School psychologist.
PI 34.062 School social worker.
PI 34.063 American Indian language and culture — school counselor license.
Subchapter VIII — Administration Areas
PI 34.065 General requirements.
PI 34.067 District administrator.
PI 34.068 Director of instruction.
PI 34.069 Director of special education and pupil services.
PI 34.070 Reading specialist.
PI 34.071 School business administrator.
PI 34.072 Program coordinator.
Subchapter IX — Supplementary Areas
PI 34.074 Adaptive education.
PI 34.075 Adaptive physical education.
PI 34.076 Assistive technology.
PI 34.077 Alternative education program.
PI 34.078 Bilingual-bicultural education.
PI 34.079 Coaching athletics.
PI 34.080 Driver education.
PI 34.081 Gifted and talented.
PI 34.082 Reading teacher.
PI 34.083 Urban educator.
PI 34.084 Vocational education.
Subchapter X — Related Services Areas and Other Licenses
PI 34.086 Educational interpreter, 5-year renewable license.
PI 34.087 Educational interpreter, 1-year renewable license.
PI 34.088 Educational interpreter, 5-year nonrenewable license.
PI 34.089 Orientation and mobility, 5-year renewable license.
PI 34.090 School audiologist, 5-year renewable license.
PI 34.091 School occupational therapist licensee.
PI 34.092 School occupational therapist assistant license.
PI 34.093 School physical therapist license.
PI 34.094 School physical therapist assistant license.
PI 34.095 Educational interpreter, 5-year substitute license.
PI 34.096 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor license.
Subchapter XI — Professional Misconduct
PI 34.098 Standards for revocation.
PI 34.100 Investigations.
PI 34.101 No probable cause.
PI 34.102 Probable cause.
PI 34.104 Request for reinstatement.
PI 34.105 Conduct of hearings.
PI 34.106 Proposed decisions.
PI 34.107 Final decisions.
Subchapter XII — Additional Provisions
PI 34.108 Professional standards council.
PI 34.109 Substitute teachers.
PI 34.110 License and preparation program continuation.
PI 34.111 Obsolete licenses.
Ch. PI 34 Note
Note:
Chapter PI 34 as it existed on July 31, 2018 was repealed and a new chapter PI 34 was created effective August 1, 2018.
PI 34.001
PI 34.001
Definitions. In this chapter:
PI 34.001(1)
(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.
PI 34.001(2)
(2) “Approved program” means an educator preparation program approved by the state superintendent under subch.
III.
PI 34.001(3)
(3) “Baccalaureate or bachelor's degree” means a degree awarded by an accredited college or university to a person who has completed undergraduate studies.
PI 34.001(4)
(4) “CESA” means a cooperative educational service agency.
PI 34.001(5)
(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.
PI 34.001(6)
(6) “Department” means the department of public instruction.
PI 34.001(7)
(7) “Educational interpreter” means an individual who interprets for pupils who are deaf or hard of hearing.
PI 34.001(8)
(8) “Educator preparation program” means the sequence of courses included in a baccalaureate or bachelor's degree program or post baccalaureate program or the training provided by an entity for preparing professional school personnel for licensure.
PI 34.001(9)
(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.
PI 34.001(10)
(10) “Institution” means one or more accredited, four-year, baccalaureate or bachelor's degree granting institutions of higher education offering an educator preparation program.
PI 34.001(11)
(11) “Institutional endorsement” means written verification from an accredited educator preparation program that an individual has satisfactorily completed the program or its equivalent and is recommended for a specific license.
PI 34.001(11m)
(11m) “
Kindergarten” includes 4-year-old or 5-year-old-kindergarten.
PI 34.001(12)
(12) “License” means a license, permit, or certificate issued by the state superintendent under s.
115.28 (7), Stats., or ch.
118, Stats.
PI 34.001(13)
(13) “License area” means the subject matter and grade, or the position a license authorizes an individual to teach or work in.
PI 34.001(14)
(14) “License program content guidelines” means the knowledge and skill requirements for a particular license type.
PI 34.001(15)
(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.
PI 34.001(16)
(16) “Post-baccalaureate” means a sequence of graduate courses that lead to endorsement for licensure but not a graduate degree.
PI 34.001(17)
(17) “Pupil” means a minor child or an individual enrolled in an elementary or secondary education program.
PI 34.001(19)
(19) “State superintendent” means the state superintendent of public instruction or a designee.
PI 34.001(20)
(20) “Student” means an individual enrolled in an educator preparation program.
PI 34.001 History
History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; EmR1909: emerg. am. (8), (11), cr. (11m), eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: am. (8), (11), cr. (11m) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20; CR 24-010: cr. (4m), (16m)
Register July 2024 No. 823, eff. 8-1-24.
PI 34.002
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 34.002(1)
(1) Pupil development. The teacher understands how pupils grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas. The teacher designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences for pupils.
PI 34.002(2)
(2) Learning differences. The teacher uses his or her understanding of individual pupil differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each pupil to meet high standards.
