Re: Certification for Wisconsin

Posted by Tina too on 1/02/07

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Hi Tina - I moved to WI from IL so I was in your same
situation. First, I contacted the DPI (Dept. of Public
Instruction) and was told I would have 'certain
deficiencies' in my license. They were very vague and could
not tell me what those were until I paid the $100 app fee
and sent in my transcripts. They required 3 additional
classes: farm cooperatives, Native Americans, and Conflict
Resolution. Now colleges are offering these in 1-2 day
formats for a lower cost ($100 or so) rather than a full
blown course. If you do decide to move and
encounter 'deficiencies' (they assured me that most everyone
schooled out of state would have them), you could check with
UW-Whitewater and UW-Milwaukee to satisfy them quick and
cost efficiently. You will also have to take the Praxis 2
exam. You can find the DPI at www.wisconsin.gov under
Education.

On 11/12/06, Tina wrote:
> I am a certified New York State English teacher, and I am
> looking to move to Milwaukee Wisconsin to closer to some
> family members. I am wondering what I will have to do to
> become certified in your state. I know that most states use
> the Praxis as part of their certification process for
> teachers. Please respond to my message. I want to be
> prepared to start working when I move there. Many thanks
> for your advice.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Certification for Wisconsin, 11/12/06, by Tina.
• Re: Certification for Wisconsin, 1/02/07, by Tina too.
• Re: Talk to the deans of colleges re: making up deficiency, 7/02/07, by Neal (M).