Experience-based Pathway (CTE)
Experience-based Pathway (CTE)
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Getting a teaching license is more affordable and convenient than ever!
Ready for a Change?
Ready for a Change?
Districts across Wisconsin are seeking qualified staff to teach technical and vocational education courses. If you would like to impact the next generation positively by teaching them what you know about your trade, CESA 7 can help you navigate the process and provide you with the training you will need to be a successful educator.
Experience-based Pathway Licensure Requirements
Experience-based Pathway Licensure Requirements
In order to qualify for the initial three-year Experience-Based License for Technical and Vocational Education, an applicant must have:
training and/or experience in a trade, technical field, and/or vocational area.
100 hours of pedagogical training/experience (see our courses)
Have a district interested in hiring you to teach technical or vocational education subjects
CTE Approved Subjects
CTE Approved Subjects
Vocational Subjects
Vocational Subjects
Agriculture
Business Education
Business and Office
Family and Consumer Education
Child services
Clothing Services
Food Services
Housing and Equipment Services
Family and Consumer Services
Home Economics-related Occupations
Healthcare-related Occupations
Marketing Education
Technical Eduation and Technology-Related Occupations
Technical Education Subjects
Technical Education Subjects
Architecture and Construction
Biotechnology
Broad-based Technology Education
Communication and Information Technology
Electronics
Engineering
Environmental Technologies
Manufacturing
Power and Energy
Transportation
The Process
The Process
Meet the the TDC team to review the requirements your particular area.
Submit your registration materials.
Work with the TDC and your district to determine the training required.
All coursework meets DPI requirements for Tier II professional experience-based licensure
Program Structure
Program Structure
Take advantage of our self-paced curriculum and expert teacher-coaches to establish a solid foundation as a classroom educator. Select the option you would like below for up to 6 terms.
Option 1 - $1000 per term
Option 1 - $1000 per term
2 Observations (1 in-person, 1 virtual)
2 Self-paced Courses ($450 value each)
Option 2 - $1500 per term
Option 2 - $1500 per term
3 Observations (1 in-person, 2 virtual)
3 Self-paced Courses ($450 value each)
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