The DPI (Department of Public Instruction) is the starting block to getting your license. They provide a plethora of online resources such as classroom management courses, slides and many different types of licenses. Through the DPI you will be able to apply for and check the status of your substitute license.
The first step is to determine which license you are qualified for and interested in by looking through the requirements below.
Requirements for 3 Year Short Term Substitute License
- Must be 18 or over to apply.
- Have an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- And have completed the substitute training program such as CESA or STEDI. (STEDI is recommended)
The alternative requirements are the following:
- Are at least 20 years of age.
- Enrolled in an educator preparation program, approved by the state superintendent that awards a bachelor’s degree
- Has successfully completed a minimum number of credits to have achieved junior status
- And, has completed 15 hours of classroom observation
Special Education Program Aide License requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Have completed a high school and graduated with a diploma.
- Must have a request form by an employing district administrator.
- This form is also known as a PI-1622 Aide Request which you would receive from a Fidelis Manager.
- These instructions do not apply to you if you already have an Educator License, Provisional License, License with Stipulations or Lifetime License in the state of Wisconsin.
How to Renew Licensing
3 Year Short Term Substitute License
To Renew License –> Reapply
- Click Apply for License.
- Choose “I-Teacher Category”
- Select “3-year license”
- Click Apply for a 3-year License right below that box.
What You Need
- Your original Certificate of Training (STEDI Course Certificate).
- Your college transcript.
You can use the exact same documents you used before.
5 Year Short Term Substitute License
To Renew License –> Reapply
- Choose “1-Teacher Category”
- Choose “A-Teacher including 5-Year Sub) [T001]”
- Choose “Teacher: Request New Substitute Teacher 5 year – Wi Licensee [1024]”
What you Need
- You may upload a copy of your current or expired substitute license in place of the transcripts requested on the Application Attachments page.
- If you are not able to access a copy of the license, you can upload a Word document that contains the license information shown in License Lookup to prove you hold or have held this license.
Special Education Program Aide License
To Renew License –> Reapply
- Click Apply for License.
- Choose “Other Category”
- Select “Special Education Aide License”
- Click Apply
What You Need
- Contact your employing school district’s administrator and ask them to complete and sign the PI-1622-Aide Request
Provisional License
- Choose “1-Teacher Category”
- Choose “A-Teacher including 5-Year Sub) [T001]”
- Select “Request (Re)issuance of Provisional License [3020]”
Lifetime License
- Choose “1-Teacher Category”
- Choose “A-Teacher including 5-Year Sub) [T001]”
- Choose “Request Lifetime License (8000)” from the drop-down and click “GO!”
- In the required documents section, you only need to submit a Word/PDF document stating you are renewing your Lifetime License. The proof of work form is only for those who currently have a Provisional License that are applying for Lifetime License.