Special Education (36 Hours): Adapted Curriculum with CTE Transition & Special Needs – Wisconsin

Educational Requirements

According to the Wisconsin Department of Education:

The state of Wisconsin offers the following endorsements. Additional information can be found in the Wisconsin State Legislature (Subchapter VI-Teaching Areas).

• Wisconsin does not offer Special Education Adapted Curriculum or CTE.

Additional Requirements

• Students will be required to pass the Foundations of Reading for Wisconsin Exam in the following endorsement areas: elementary education pk-5, special education, or reading.
• Effective January 31, 2014, applicants for initial licensure in Wisconsin as an elementary teacher (grades K-5, EC, EC-MC, MC-EA), a special education teacher, a reading teacher, or reading specialist must receive a passing score on the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test (FORT). For more information see the National Evaluation Series website.

Reciprocity

1. Out-of-State Pathway

• Applicants have completed the testing requirements of a state-approved educator preparation program and are eligible for licensure in that state. Candidates should apply for the Wisconsin license that most closely matches their out-of-state license. Upon application, a review will be completed to determine comparability with Wisconsin preparation, testing, and statutory requirements.

2. License Based on Reciprocity Pathway

• The License Based on Reciprocity is a Tier II three-year renewable educator license. The License Based on Reciprocity is available for teacher and administrator licenses, but it is not available for pupil services licenses.