The Department of Exceptional Education is authorized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to extend the certification held by Early Childhood: Exceptional Education needs teachers (808) from Birth through Kindergarten to Birth through age eight.

The 809 license extends your teaching options. This license will enable you to teach children with disabilities in cross categorical settings in infant/toddler programs and Kindergarten through third grade.

Application Process for 809 License

• Must currently hold a 808 license
  
  
• Complete an application packet which includes:
• 1. University of Wisconsin System Undergraduate application form
  2. Post-Baccalaureate Form
  3. Student data sheet for the UWM Department of Exceptional Education
  4. Official college Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts
  5. Copy of Wisconsin Teaching License
  
  
• Mail above materials to:
  
• Dr. Mary McLean
• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  
• P.O. Box 413
  Enderis Hall rm 247
  Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413

Once a student is accepted, they will meet with an academic advisor to determine the coursework and fieldwork needed. Most teachers who currently hold the 808 license can obtain the 809 license by taking the following four courses. Some students may require more or less courses.

• EXCEDUC 682 - Language and Literacy in ECSE (3 credits)
• EXCEDUC 570 - Curriculum and Methods for Special Education: Primary (3 credits)
• EXCEDUC 649 - Early Childhood Field Experience (3 credits) In some cases this can be completed "on the job."
• CURRINS 330 - Teaching of Mathematics: Early Childhood (3 credits)

For more information or application materials contact:
Dr. Mary McLean
Phone: 414-229-2213
Fax: 414-229-5500
Email: mmclean@uwm.edu