Renewal of Provisional Certifications

Part-Time Provisional and Provisional

Part-Time Provisional
The initial part-time provisional instructional certificate shall be valid for 3 years and may be renewed for additional 2 year periods if during the part-time provisional certification period preceding the expiration date, the person makes progress toward meetng the requirements of a 5-year certificate by completing 2 semester credits or district in-service activities fulfilling the requirements of TCS 3.05 (1)(a). A person who has met the requirements of TCS 3.05 (1)(a) but not sub. (1)(c) shall complete 2 semester credits approved by the district director or designee for renewal.

Provisional
The initial provisional instructional certificate shall be valid for 3 years and may be renewed for additional 2 year periods if during the part-time provisional certification period preceding the expiration date, the person makes progress toward meetng the requirements of a 5-year certificate by completing 6 semester credits or district in-service activities fulfilling the requirements of TCS 3.05 (1)(a). A person who has met the requirements of TCS 3.05 (1)(a) but not sub. (1)(c) shall complete 2 semester credits approved by the district director or designee for renewal.

Provisional and part-time provisional instructors must complete the following education requirements for a minimum of two semester credits each, before five-year certification can be granted:

50. Curriculum or Course Construction
51. Philosophy of Vocational Education
52. Teaching Methods
53. Educational Psychology
54. Educational Evaluation
55. Guidance and Counseling
69. Educational Diversity

Guideline 13
Learn more about the policy and several case examples.

List of Approved University/College Courses
Learn more about specific courses from over 20 Wisconsin Colleges and Universities that meet the WTCS Educational Requirements.

For more information contact: barbara.miller@wtcsystem.edu

Last modified: June 6, 2008

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