The Proficiency Based Licensure (PBL) program is an alternative certification program for individuals interested in obtaining Wisconsin initial teacher certification. The PBL program helps to fill critical vacancies in high-need educational areas by offering an alternate route to teacher certification for qualified individuals. PBL is designed for:
- Teachers of record who have a One Year License With Stipulations and want to obtain initial certification
- Teachers of record who have a license and want to obtain certification in a new area
- Candidates who are not currently teaching and want to obtain initial certification via a rigorous clinical experience
Our certification areas include: Bilingual Education, Family and Consumer Education, Technology Education, Business Education, World Languages (all), English as a Second Language, Math, Computer Science, Music, Science, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, and Alternative Education.
Due to changing legislation around educator licensing in Wisconsin, please contact CESA #1 for updated information.