Wisconsin alternative route
CESA 1: Proficiency-Based Licensure
Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
- Run by
- Other
- Teach while completing
- No
- Max years to complete
- 2
- Website
- Visit
Requirements
| Bachelor's degree | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's in the subject | Yes |
| Pedagogy coursework | Yes |
| Credit hours | No |
| Minimum GPA | No |
| Tests | Yes |
| Employment as a teacher | Yes |
| Clinical experience | No |
| Professional development | No |
| Mentoring | Yes |
| Service requirement | No |
| High-need schools | Not reported |
| Shortage areas | Not reported |
| Limited to some grades or subjects | Yes |
| Designed for shortage areas | Yes |
Grade or subject limits
Critical shortage content fields, cross-categorical special education, bilingual-bicultural, ESL. Regular education at various levels and categories to targeted independent and choice schools.
Shortage design
State defined high need areas.
Other requirements
Candidates have 6 classroom observation assessments. Additional content standards for Bilingual and Special Education.
Linked teacher preparation providers
Title II links no providers to this route.
Other routes in Wisconsin
- CESA 2: Licensure Academy for School Staff
- CESA 4: Alternative Licensing Pathways Supports and Services
- CESA 6: Residency in Teacher Education
- CESA 7: Teacher Development Center Alternative Licensure Program
- CESA 9: Excelllence in Teaching Program
- Educate-WI: 10SPED
- Educate-WI: Project Teaching
- Milwaukee Public Schools University
- Urban Learning Collaborative