Policy Regarding Waiver of Program Requirements

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction allows the Educational Studies Department to issue a very limited number of waivers of the standard requirements for admission to the teacher education program or approval for student teaching. As a general rule, the department can grant only one or two waivers per year.

The following rules govern the issuance of waivers to individual students:

• A waiver may apply to only one subtest on the PPST.
• Waivers will not be granted for a GPA that falls under 2.75 or for failure to obtain a passing score on the PRAXIS II exam.
• No student will be considered for a waiver whose file does not include the proper completed application forms or forms documenting completion of required clinical experiences.

If you believe you are eligible for waiver of a requirement for admission to the teacher education program or approval for student teaching, request a copy of the full “Educational Studies Department Waiver Policy” from the chair of the department and read it carefully. The full policy describes the criteria the department will use to determine eligibility and priority in the issuance of waivers.

Please note that DPI policy gives the Educational Studies Department authority to issue waivers for program requirements, but does not mandate waivers be granted.

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