Licensing

Please Review all Directions Carefully Before Beginning Your License Application.

Before you begin your license application, The UWRF College of Education and Professional Studies is required to submit your license information to the Wisconsin Department of Pubic Instruction (DPI).  If you are a current student this will be competed once you finish all requirements in your program.  Students who completed their program(s) before 12/31/2013, will need to complete the form at the bottom of this page to request UW River Falls review and submit your license information to the Wisconsin  Educator Licensing Online (ELO) system.  Please follow the following steps when applying for any type of license in ELO:

1. Create a WAMS account (Wisconsin Access Management System) - https://on.wisconsin.gov/WAMS/FAQ
2. If you have ever applied for and/or been issued a license by DPI, successfully "onboard" into the ELO system by connecting your WAMS account to an existing account - Onboarding Instructions     YouTube Onboarding Video
   
3. Determine whether you need to get fingerprinted. - http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/backgroundchecks/completing-the-fingerprint-requirement
   Fingerprinting Decision Making Tree 
4. Preview the Conduct and Competency questions you will be answering in ELO - http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/tepdl/pdf/Preview_CC_01172014.pdf
   IF there is some type of misconduct that needs to be reported, prepare and attach a written explanation of what happened. You must also provide complete electronic (scanned) copies of documents associated with the matter that can corroborate / illuminate your explanation of the incident. These may include the criminal complaint, judgment of conviction, police reports, disciplinary letters/findings, correspondence, etc., as applicable.  (Note: Court history information printed from the CCAP web site is NOT sufficient.)
5. Have your credit card ready
6. Log in to ELO System to apply
   

License Types/Levels

Initial License requests
First time teachers, adding a new field of teaching, principals, school psychologists, school counselors, and speech and language pathologist.

• First-time request for a teacher license or for adding a new subject/level to existing teaching license(T001-1020)
  http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/elo-initial-wi-teacher-tips

• First-time request for an administrator license or for adding a new administrator position to existing administrator license(A001-1020)
  http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/elo-initial-wi-admin-tips
• First-time request for a pupil services license or for adding a new pupil services position to existing pupil services license(P001-1020)
  http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/elo-initial-wi-pupil-services-tips

• ELO Frequently Asked Questions - http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/elo-faqs

Other Licensing Related Links

• ELO Public Search for Wisconsin Licensed Educators - http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/licensing/elo-public-search
• Setting up a WAMS account (YouTube) https://youtu.be/KBti-W3itvM
• Electronic Fingerprint Submission for Wisconsin Licensing through Fieldprint - http://tepdl.dpi.wi.gov/backgroundcheck/electronic-fingerprint-submission
  

If you completed your program between 9/1/2004 and  12/31/2013. Please complete this form to request your information be submitted to DPI.

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board

Main Line: 651.539.4200 
Main email: pelsb@state.mn.us 
Website: https://mn.gov/pelsb

Tiered Licensure

Paper Applications

Within the applications, please note guides to identify which tier matches your qualifications and experiences.  Please follow instructions carefully to ensure that your application is complete, which is required for processing. 

• Tier 3 and 4 Application 
• Tier 1 and 2 Application

Online Licensing System for NEW Licenses for: 

• Substitutes
• Administrator licenses 

*Create a Google Account if you do not already have one.  Note: Do not sign into the Online Licensing System if you currently hold a Minnesota educator license and/or a current or expired short-call substitute or limited license and want to add a licensure field. Instead, complete either a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Application or a Tier 3 and Tier 4 application.

Licensure Requirements 

• Note testing requirements and how requirements vary by tier 
• Fingerprint card is required for initial licenses 

Guides to Understanding Tiered Licensure 

• Tiered Licensure Structure 
• MN Tiered Licensure Statute 
• Proposed Tiered Licensure Rules  

Paper Applications

Within the applications, please note guides to identify which tier matches your qualifications and experiences.  Please follow instructions carefully to ensure that your application is complete, which is required for processing. 

• Tier 3 and 4 Application 
• Tier 1 and 2 Application

Online Licensing System for NEW Licenses for: 

• Substitutes
• Administrator licenses 

*Create a Google Account if you do not already have one.  Note: Do not sign into the Online Licensing System if you currently hold a Minnesota educator license and/or a current or expired short-call substitute or limited license and want to add a licensure field. Instead, complete either a Tier 1 and Tier 2 Application or a Tier 3 and Tier 4 application.

Licensure Requirements 

• Note testing requirements and how requirements vary by tier 
• Fingerprint card is required for initial licenses 

Guides to Understanding Tiered Licensure 

• Tiered Licensure Structure 
• MN Tiered Licensure Statute 
• Proposed Tiered Licensure Rules  
• Tiered Licensure Training Sessions - Facebook and Teacher-focused Webinar

Main Line: 651.539.4200 
Main email: pelsb@state.mn.us 
Website: https://mn.gov/pelsb

As a service to our alumni the Educator Preparation Program will try to link to the teacher certification requirements for the 50 States.
States are continually revising their teacher certification/licensure rules and requirements. So please always check with the specific states licensing agency for information about their licensing requirements. 

Reciprocity

Certification reciprocity facilitates movement, but you still must meet the receiving state’s certification requirements. See the National Association of State Directors Teacher Education and Certification for information on certification reciprocity

This page is intended to help you find information on states of your choice. We are not responsible for the content beyond this page. Please do not contact the UWRF College of Education and Professional Studies with questions about the certification requirements for a specific state. Instead, please refer to the contact information contained in the links for the individual states.