Chapter PI 34

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 34.064   Applicability.

PI 34.065   General requirements.

PI 34.066   Principal.

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 34.073   Applicability.

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 34.085   Applicability.

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 34.097   Definitions.

PI 34.098   Standards for revocation.

PI 34.099   Complaints.

PI 34.100   Investigations.

PI 34.101   No probable cause.

PI 34.102   Probable cause.

PI 34.103   Denials.

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 PI 34 Note Note: Chapter PI 34 as it existed on July 31, 2018 was repealed and a new chapter PI 34 was created effective August 1, 2018.

subch. I of ch. PI 34 Subchapter I — Definitions

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(4m) (4m) “Charter school” has the meaning given in s. 115.001 (1), Stats.

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(16m) (16m) “Private school” has the meaning given in s. 115.001 (3r), Stats.

PI 34.001(17) (17) “Pupil” means a minor child or an individual enrolled in an elementary or secondary education program.

PI 34.001(18) (18) “School district” has the meaning given in s. 115.01 (3), Stats.

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.

subch. II of ch. PI 34 Subchapter II — Educator Standards

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.

PI 34.002(3) (3) Learning environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.