Substitute Teaching License Guide
Substitute Teaching License Guide
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Option 1
Degree + Substitute Training
hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university as demonstrated by an official transcript. (An applicant may also request an associate degree from their four-year institution).
AND
who have successfully completed an approved substitute training program
Option 2
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Verification
Is enrolled in a Wisconsin preparation program approved by the state superintendent.
Is at least 20 years of age
Has successfully completed a minimum number of credits to have achieved junior status if enrolled in an approved preparation program leading to a bachelor's degree,
AND
Has completed 15 hours of classroom observation
Go to the DPI's Electronic Fingerprint Submission page to learn if you need to submit fingerprints and, if so, the process for doing so.
DPI has very specific requirements regarding the types of transcripts they will accept. Please read their transcripts page thoroughly.
Creating an account and logging in are both the same process. Enter the last five digits of your social security number, date of birth and legal first name and confirm you are not a robot 🤖.
IMPORTANT! If you are logging in for the first time, it is critical that you check to ensure your information is all correct. This will be the information that creates your account and you will have to enter that same information when you log in in the future.
When you log in, you will see a box at the bottom of the page. Enter the options shown in the graphic and the bulleted list below.
1-Teacher Category
S-Teacher - Short Term Substitute License [T910]
Teacher: Requiest Short-term Substitute License [1910]
Then press Go! to move forward in your application. You will be led through a number of screens.
NOTE! If you get stuck, don't worry. Your application will be saved in the system for 10 days. You can always pick up where you left off.
You will be asked to provide information about the following topics:
License requirements questions - You will be asked to confirm your degree level, whether or not you completed the required training and if you have ever held a teacher or administrator license
Your name , date of birth, and social security number
Your home address, phone number, and email address
Your degree information
Your work history (optional)
The next step is to upload your documents. It is important to note that documents should not exceed 2MB (megabytes) or 2000KB (kilobytes) in size.
Official Transcripts (see step 2 above)
Verification of Training - The completion email you received from CESA 7 contains a PDF document that you can upload.
To Upload Documents
Click the dropdown menu next to the words "Attachment List" and select the appropriate attachment type (either Transcript 1 or Verification of Training).
Click the grey "Choose File" button and find the file you would like to attach.
Click the blue "Attach File" button at the bottom of the screen.
Wait until your attachments shows up in the "Files Attached" list.
When both files are attached, click the blue "Next" button.
You will see a screen with all your information. You should review the information carefully. In each section, there will be a blue "Edit" button that you can click to make corrections.
When you have confirmed the information is correct, you can click the blue "Submit" button at the bottom of the screen.
You will then come to another screen that will require you to certify that the information is true and complete.
Step 8 - Make Your Payment
Step 8 - Make Your Payment
After certifying, you should be shown a screen that will allow you to click on "Quick Start" to navigate to the ELO cart. You will also receive an email with a link to complete your payment
Step 9 - Complete the Fingerprint Decision Tree and Answer Conduct Questions
Step 9 - Complete the Fingerprint Decision Tree and Answer Conduct Questions
We shared this step above, but you will see it again in the application. You will be asked a series of questions that will help you determine whether or not you need to be fingerprinted by FieldPrint.
Also, you will have to answer some conduct and competency questions that the DPI needs to ask to confirm your suitability for licensing.
Step 10 - Monitor your Email and Check Your Status
Step 10 - Monitor your Email and Check Your Status
If the DPI has any questions or needs more information, they will contact you via email. Ensure that you are checking your spam folder. If you have questions about the status of your license, you can check the "Check My License Application" status page. This page lists current processing times for each license type. Typical processing time for most licenses is 6-8 weeks or more. When in doubt, you can also contact the ELO Help Desk.
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