Initial Educator/Traditional Add-On Application Instructions

If you meet all the requirements above and submit the documentation below, you will likely be admitted to the program.  Please pay attention to the instructions below, as they will help you navigate the application process.

Key Reminders

• Transcripts and references should be submitted by the institution/person writing the reference. Official copies will be accepted.

• Submit documents in PDF form via email to the Scholar Advisor, Jeremy Wildenberg, at jwildenberg@cesa7.org.

• Be diligent in checking your email.

• Once created, you will be able to see your status in your Complete Checklist (more below)

This form will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. You should be prepared to provide information about the following:

• Educational institutions you have attended with official transcripts

• Criminal background information

• Previous employment history (up to three - one required)

• Professional references (three required)

• District employer information - HR contact and current supervisor information.

Key Reminders

Check the form carefully from top to bottom to ensure that you have completed all parts of the form.

• The information in this form will be used to pre-populate other forms, so be careful to make sure everything is accurate.

• You will need to attach official transcripts to your application. 

  • You can order most transcripts online at your institution

  • International transcript evaluations must be done by a DPI- approved entity (more info)

  • If you are having trouble ordering your transcript or need to mail a copy, contact the Scholar Advisor.

  • If your official transcript does not show you have been awarded a degree, you will need to submit a PDF copy of your diploma.

Completing the Application will trigger the system to send you a Background Check Authorization Form.  This form gives us permission to run a state/national background check to ensure that you don’t have a criminal history that would prevent you from working with children. As a part of your licensing process with the DPI, you will also have to have your fingerprints taken. Fingerprints are handled directly with the DPI.

Key Reminders

The accuracy of this form is important.

• Check your spam folder to ensure the form didn't get stuck there.

• Don't forget to list previous legal names. These include maiden names.

The Scholar Advisor will generate a draft completion checklist with an Application tab that will allow you to see the status of your application documents in real-time.

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• While the Success Plan tab gives a general idea of the program, it will be customized for and reviewed with you later in the process.

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• PI-1624 LWS1 License with Stipulations Form signed and submitted by the district. They will have an opportunity to upload that in a form that will be sent to them.

• A copy of your license (you will submit this to the scholar advisor when received from DPI)

After we receive all your documents, our admissions officer will review them and generate a personal program for you. This personal program will list all the requirements to successfully complete your program.

You will be given transfer credit for any previous coursework.

Key Reminders

We give transfer credit whenever possible. However, many of our courses are very specific based on DPI requirements, so we can't always give transfer credit.

• If you have a CPI Blue Card, we can recognize that qualification to give you credit for the Conflict Resolution course.

The Scholar Advisor will use the Personal Program to generate the Scholar Success Plan tab in your completion checklist. The Success Plan allows you to see all program requirements by term, costs and progress made in the program.

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Once done, we will meet with you, your supervisor and the CESA 7 Success Team* to review this document with you and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you might have.

*the success team consists of the Scholar Advisor, your Teacher-Coach and the Licensing Coordinator.

We will meet with you, your supervisor and the CESA 7 Success Team* to review this document with you and give you an opportunity to answer any questions you might have. Success Plan and answer any questions you may have about them. If you agree to move forward with enrollment,  we will send you your plan documents for signature and you will enter the final phase of enrollment

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