Chapter PI 34

PI 34.034(4) (4) Alternative teacher training program. An entity seeking approval from the state superintendent to provide an alternative teacher training program under s. 118.192 (1), Stats., shall do all of the following:

PI 34.034(4)(a) (a) Provide a minimum of 100 hours of formal instruction aligned to license program content guidelines under s. PI 34.001 (14) and teacher standards under s. PI 34.002.

PI 34.034(4)(b) (b) Be taught by instructors who meet requirements under s. PI 34.014 (2) (a) to (c).

PI 34.034(5) (5) Duration. A permit issued under this section is valid for 2 years unless the permit holder leaves employment with the school district which requested the permit under sub. (3) prior to the expiration of the permit.

PI 34.034(6) (6) Renewal. The state superintendent may issue a 5-year, renewable permit under this section if the permit holder has successfully completed teaching under the initial permit’s 2-year term and is recommended by the school district which requested the permit under sub. (3).

PI 34.034 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; EmR1909: emerg. am. (1) (intro.), eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: am. (1) (intro.) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20; CR 24-016: r. and recr. Register July 2024 No. 823, eff. 8-1-24; correction in (1) (a), (5), (6) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2024 No. 823.

PI 34.035 PI 34.035 Tier I, 1-year administrator license.

PI 34.035(1) (1) Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to work as an administrator.

PI 34.035(2) (2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a tier I license under this section to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:

PI 34.035(2)(a) (a) The applicant has been admitted to an approved preparation program leading to licensure in the administrative position.

PI 34.035(2)(b) (b) The applicant submits a written plan to the state superintendent describing how the licensure program will be completed within two years. The plan shall be approved by an official from the approved preparation program and by the employing school board.

PI 34.035(2)(c) (c) The employing school board requests the license in writing.

PI 34.035(2)(d) (d) The applicant meets the experience requirements under s. PI 34.065 (4) if the applicant seeks authorization under sub. (1)to work as a principal, district administrator, director of instruction, director of special educator and pupil service, or reading specialist.

PI 34.035(2)(e) (e) The applicant holds a principal license under s. PI 34.066 if the applicant seeks authorization under sub. (1) to work as a district administrator.

PI 34.035(3) (3) Duration. A license issued under this section is valid for one year. If the school board under sub. (2) (a) requests the license in December, the license shall have an effective date of January 1 and an expiration date of December 31 of the following year.

PI 34.035(4) (4) Renewal. A license issued under this section may be renewed one time if all of the following occur:

PI 34.035(4)(a) (a) A written request is made by the employing school board by formal action.

PI 34.035(4)(b) (b) The applicant submits satisfactory evidence from the approved preparation program that the applicant has made satisfactory progress and can complete the approved program.

PI 34.035 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

PI 34.036 PI 34.036 Tier I, special education program aide license.

PI 34.036(1) (1) Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to work as a special education program aide.

PI 34.036(2) (2) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a tier I license under this section to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:

PI 34.036(2)(a) (a) Is at least 18 years of age.

PI 34.036(2)(b) (b) Is recommended by the district administrator of the employing school district or the administrator of a CESA to receive a license under this section.

PI 34.036(3) (3) Duration. A license issued under this section is valid for 5 years.

PI 34.036(4) (4) Renewal. A license issued under this section is renewable.

PI 34.036 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18; EmR1909: emerg. r. (2) (c), eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: r. (2) (c) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20.

PI 34.037 PI 34.037 Tier I, experience-based license for technical and vocational education subjects.

PI 34.037(1) (1) Definitions. In this section:

PI 34.037(1)(a) (a) “Technology education subject” means one of the following subject areas:

PI 34.037(1)(a)1. 1. Architecture and construction.

PI 34.037(1)(a)2. 2. Biotechnology.

PI 34.037(1)(a)3. 3. Information and communication technology.

PI 34.037(1)(a)4. 4. Electronics.

PI 34.037(1)(a)5. 5. Engineering.

PI 34.037(1)(a)6. 6. Environmental technologies.

PI 34.037(1)(a)7. 7. Manufacturing.

PI 34.037(1)(a)8. 8. Power and energy.

PI 34.037(1)(a)9. 9. Transportation.

PI 34.037(1)(b) (b) “Vocational subjects” means one of the following subject areas:

PI 34.037(1)(b)1. 1. Agriculture.

PI 34.037(1)(b)2. 2. Business education.

PI 34.037(1)(b)3. 3. Business and office.

PI 34.037(1)(b)4. 4. Child services.

PI 34.037(1)(b)5. 5. Clothing services.

PI 34.037(1)(b)6. 6. Family and consumer services.

PI 34.037(1)(b)7. 7. Food services.

PI 34.037(1)(b)8. 8. Healthcare-related occupations.

PI 34.037(1)(b)9. 9. Home economics-related occupations.

PI 34.037(1)(b)10. 10. Housing and equipment services.

PI 34.037(1)(b)11. 11. Marketing.

PI 34.037(1)(b)12. 12. Trade specialist.

PI 34.037(2) (2) Authorization. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to teach a technology education subject or vocational education subject in the school district that provided the offer of employment under sub. (3)., and it is not valid in another school district.

PI 34.037(3) (3) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a tier I license under this section to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:

PI 34.037(3)(a) (a) Meets the minimum requirements under s. 118.191 (2), Stats.

PI 34.037(3)(b) (b) Enters into an agreement with the school board of the school district in which the applicant has received an offer of employment which requires the applicant to complete a curriculum in professional development training during the term of the initial license, as determined by that school board.

PI 34.037(4) (4) Duration. A license issued under this section is valid for 3 years.

PI 34.037(5) (5) Advancement. Upon expiration of the initial license issued under sub. (2), the state superintendent shall issue the applicant a 5-year, renewable professional experience-based license to teach a technical or vocational education subject if all of the following apply:

PI 34.037(5)(a) (a) The applicant is eligible for a teaching license under this section.

PI 34.037(5)(b) (b) The applicant has completed the professional development curriculum agreed to under sub. (3) (b) to the satisfaction of the school board of the school district where the applicant teaches.

PI 34.037(5)(c) (c) The applicant submits to the state superintendent evidence of completing the curriculum agreed to under sub. (3) (b).

PI 34.037 History History: CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8-1-18.

PI 34.0374 PI 34.0374 Tier I, trade specialist permit.

PI 34.0374(1) (1) Definitions. In this section:

PI 34.0374(1)(a) (a) “Apprenticeship program” means an approved apprenticeship program under s. 106.001 (4), Stats., or pursuant to laws in other states governing approved apprenticeship programs, in an industrial arts subject.

PI 34.0374(1)(b) (b) “Industrial arts subject” means one of the following subject areas:

PI 34.0374(1)(b)1. 1. Computer numerical control machinist.

PI 34.0374 Note Note: Computer numerical control is commonly referred to by its acronym, CNC.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)2. 2. Cabinet maker.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)3. 3. Machinist.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)4. 4. Sheet metal worker.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)5. 5. Manufacturer.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)6. 6. Welder-fabricator.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)7. 7. Carpenter.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)8. 8. Mason.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)9. 9. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician.

PI 34.0374 Note Note: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning is commonly referred to by its acronym, HVAC.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)10. 10. Plumber.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)11. 11. Industrial pipefitter or millwright.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)12. 12. Electrician.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)13. 13. Auto technician.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)14. 14. Auto body repairer.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)15. 15. Broadband service technician.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)16. 16. Electric line worker.

PI 34.0374(1)(b)17. 17. Mechatronics technician.

PI 34.0374(2) (2) Authorization. A permit issued under this section authorizes the permit holder to teach in grades 9 to 12 in the industrial arts subject for which the applicant meets the requirements under sub. (3).

PI 34.0374(3) (3) Eligibility. The state superintendent may issue a tier I permit under this section to an applicant who meets one of the following requirements:

PI 34.0374(3)(a) (a) Holds an apprenticeship certificate verifying completion of an apprenticeship program, which has the meaning given in s. 106.001 (4), Stats., or pursuant to other states’ apprenticeship laws and verifies 3 years of experience employed in the industrial arts subject beyond the apprenticeship.

PI 34.0374(3)(b) (b) Has completed four years of institutional training in the industrial arts subject at an accredited institution of higher education.