Wisconsin Licensure for WELS Teachers

Timeline & To-Do List for New Graduates

 

Year 1 

 

·  Check with your principal for the calling congregation’s procedures regarding licensure

·  Apply for Wisconsin license

·  Begin Minnesota renewal procedures

 

Year 2   

 

·  Write and gain approval for PDP (See training options for PDP writing.)

·  Align PDP activities with MN requirements

 

Years 2, 3, 4  

 

·  Carry out PDP activities

·  Conduct annual reviews

 

Year 5   

 

· Document and submit for verification (WI)

· Submit renewal documents (MN)

Welcome

Pre-2002 Graduates

Post-2002 Graduates

New Graduate Timeline

PDP Training Options

DPI Links

WELS PDP Reviewers

 

Year 1 

 

·  Check with your principal for the calling congregation’s procedures regarding licensure

·  Apply for Wisconsin license

·  Begin Minnesota renewal procedures

 

Year 2   

 

·  Write and gain approval for PDP (See training options for PDP writing.)

·  Align PDP activities with MN requirements

 

Years 2, 3, 4  

 

·  Carry out PDP activities

·  Conduct annual reviews

 

Year 5   

 

· Document and submit for verification (WI)

· Submit renewal documents (MN)