Requirements for DPI Certification in Alternative Education
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In order to receive a State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) 952 license certification for Alternative Education you must:
- Have a State of Wisconsin Teaching Certificate
- Complete ED POL 534: The Student At-Risk (Causes) and ED POL 535: Educating At-Risk Students with a B- or better
- Complete a mini-portfolio, which is addressed through work completed in the required courses. The portfolio will be assessed by the instructors.
- Fill out a Change of Student Plan Program Form if you are not enrolled in a regular UWM program (ex: if you applied as a University Special Student) and return it to the Office of Academic Services in Enderis 209 (Note: At this time you will also need to submit a copy of your State of Wisconsin DPI Teaching Certificate)
Once you have completed ED POL 534 and 535 you must:
- Fill out the State of Wisconsin DPI license application form (Initial In-State Teaching or Pupil Services--PI-1602-IS)which can be found on their website or by visiting the Office of Academic Services (Enderis 209) or the Certification Office (Enderis 210)
- Once the form is completed, you must take it to be notarized. This can be done at your financial institution or at the Certification Office (Enderis 210)
- Forward your notarized license application and $100 payment to:
UWM School of Education
Certification Office, Enderis 210
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
If you've taken the required courses and are ready to apply for the #952 add-on license in Alternative Education the following links might be of assistance:
If you have any questions about how to acquire the Alternative Education Certification 952 license please contact Linda Randolph at 414-229-4153.
