Licensing
- Bureau of Educator Licensing
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General Information
- Information Bulletins
- What Can I Teach or Do with My License?
- Pathways to a Teaching License
- Pathways to a Pupil Services License
- Pathways to an Administrator License
- Pathways to Licensure if Coming from Another State
- Pathways to Licensure for Teachers from Another Country
- Pathways to Licensure Requiring School District Support
- Pathway for the Montessori Teaching License
- Pathways for Additional Subject Area Certification
- Licensing Rules and Statutes
- Legacy Licenses and Assignments
- License Lookup
- Check License Application Status
- Background Check for Licensure
- Transcripts for License Application
- New to ELO
- Application Directions for Wisconsin Program Completers
- Application Directions for Out-of-State Program Completers
- Application Directions for License Based on Reciprocity
- Application Directions for Reissuance of Provisional License
- Application Directions to Obtain or Maintain Lifetime License
- Application Directions for Substitute Licenses and Permits
- Application Directions for Master Educator License and Grant
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Application Directions for One- and Three-Year Licenses with Stipulations and One-Year Administrator Licenses
- One-Year License with Stipulations
- One-Year License with Stipulations for School Social Worker (DSPS Licensed)
- One-Year License with Stipulations for Speech and Language Pathology (DSPS Licensed)
- One-Year School Board-Requested Administrator License
- One-Year Board-Requested Administrator License Extension
- Three-Year License with Stipulations
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Application Directions for Other Licenses and Permits
- American Indian History and Culture License
- American Indian Language License
- School Audiologist License
- Charter School License
- Clinically Trained Mental Health Professional License
- Educational Interpreter Licenses (Five-Year)
- Educational Interpreter License Renewal
- Experience-based Technical and Vocational Teacher License (Initial)
- Experience-Based Technical and Vocational Teacher License (Professional)
- JROTC Teaching License
- License Based on a Content Test
- Military Spouse License
- Montessori Teacher License
- Orientation and Mobility License
- OT, PT, OTA, and PTA License (New)
- OT, PT. OTA, and PTA (Renewals)
- Special Education Program Aide (SEPA) License
- Professional Teaching Permit
- Trade Specialist Permit
- Uncommon Request Application
- Vocational License Add On
- Wisconsin Improvement Program (WIP) Teaching Internship
- License Application Fees
- Licensing Forms
- Statutory License Stipulations
- Email, Name, or Address Change
- Request for Non-Release
- Information for Schools and Districts
- Reporting Educator Misconduct
- License Revocations
- Data
- Educator Preparation Programs
- Job Opportunities
Bureau of Educator Licensing
Wisconsin has a highly flexible system with a number of pathways to licensure that provide flexibility for those traditionally prepared and career changers. For the latest licensing notifications please visit our notifications page.
Licensing Quick Resources
Still need assistance?
- use our licensing helpdesk. We typically respond to questions in 24 to 48 hours.
- call us at (800) 266-1027. Voicemails are typically responded to in 48 to 72 hours.
- You may arrange for a virtual (Microsoft Teams) appointment with our licensing team. Please include details in your appointment request so that we are best able to address your question(s). Individual service is by virtual appointment only. Virtual appointments may be scheduled 24 hours to one week in advance and are based on availability.
DPI’s Educator Licensing Online Portal (ELO)
Educator Licensing Online (ELO) is DPI’s online educator licensing portal. Use this portal to apply for, check status, renew, print, and pay for your Wisconsin teaching license.
Submit questions and comments about this information to the licensing help desk.