2. To Practice Your "SLPness" Registration  “I Exist” (Examples… computer software, an applicance, etc.) Certification  “I Attest” (Example… ASHA CCCs) Licensure  “I Follow Public Policy” (Example… DRL, teaching license)

3. ASHA CCCs Graduate from an ASHA accredited program Satisfy clock hours requirements—375 graduate clock hours Show competencies for all ASHA knowledge and skills Pass the Praxis Complete the Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)

4. Wisconsin Educator Licensing Terms to Know… Department of Public Instruction (DPI) PI 34—Wisconsin Quality Educator Initiative Initial Educator License Professional Development Plan (PDP)

5. Wisconsin DPI Wisconsin’s state-level governance for public education (preK-12)  Policies  Licensure  Grievance  Curriculum  Special education  Funding  Grants  Partnerships  Initiatives  And more!

6. PI 34 Public Initiative Administrative rules for (1) Education Program Approval and (2) Licensing Restructured (1) teacher education, (2) educator licenses, and (3) professional development for Wisconsin educators Created Wisconsin Standards for (1) knowledge, (2) skills, and (3) dispositions for teaching, pupil services, and administrationWisconsin Standards Initial licensing is based on an educator's successful performance as measured against these standards—verified by the University program (your portfolio)

7. WI State Teacher License Initial In-State Teaching License (PI-1602-IS)  5-page form  $100 fee  Program verification (by University)  Conduct & Competency Review (notarized)  Fingerprint card Apply by end of June prior to the fall needing the license

8. Professional Development Plan (PDP) Your “PDP Clock” begins as soon as your Initial Educator License is issued  Option for 3-year vs. 5-year license The PDP functions as the continuing education requirement for license renewal Educator Responsibilities District Responsibilities Higher Ed Responsibilities

9. For the Non-Wisconsin World Minnesota Department of Education  Online process Other States?  You must investigate

10. Wisconsin DSPS Department of Safety and Professional Services I.E.—”State License” Requirements in Wisconsin 1.Graduate with the Master’s Degree from an ASHA-accredited training program (Must Obtain ASHA CCCs) 2.Pass the Praxis exam in sp/lang (NESPA) Forms Page on the DSPS Site  http://dsps.wi.gov/Default.aspx?Page=9f06b592-8d5b-43e0- bfd7-b383213f4877. Tips ‘n Tricks  Apply for Temporary License until CCCs are obtained  Call and check status of application  Other states?—You might need to investigate sooner rather than later.

11. Resources Wisconsin DPI Licensing Homepage  http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/tm-license.html http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/tm-license.html Wisconsin DPI Application Forms Page  http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/applications.html http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/applications.html PDP Tools—Google for more information Your University Certifying Officer Your University CSD Program Recent Grads School District You Secure Employment With

12. Your Questions?