Section PI 34.014 - Faculty(1) RECRUITMENT OF FACULTY. The entity shall recruit, hire, and retain a diverse educator preparation faculty.(2) FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS. An entity's faculty who teach in educator preparation programs shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Have preparation specifically related to their assignment, hold an advanced degree, and demonstrate expertise in their assigned area of responsibility.(b) Be knowledgeable about the current elementary, middle, and secondary curriculum, Wisconsin academic standards, practices, requirements, technology, and administrative practices that are appropriate to their assignment.(c) Be actively engaged in professional practice with prekindergarten through grade 12 schools, professional organizations, and other education-related endeavors at the local, state, or national level.(d) If the faculty member supervises pre-student teachers, practicum students, student teachers, or interns, the faculty member shall have at least 3 years of teaching, pupil services, or administrative experience or the equivalent, as approved by the state superintendent, in prekindergarten through grade 12 settings.(e) If the faculty member is responsible for the leadership or coordination of the educator preparation program, the faculty member shall hold a minimum of a master's degree, its equivalent, or higher degree in the principal discipline of the program, as determined by the state superintendent.(3) WORK LOAD. The entity shall have workload policies which ensure faculty in educator preparation program have the time and resources to promote effective teaching and promote student learning, including advising, scholarship, and service.(4) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The entity shall provide the resources, time, and opportunities for all faculty to engage in professional development to enhance intellectual and professional vitality.(5) STAFFING. The SCD shall have sufficient numbers of full-time faculty to teach in educator preparation programs to ensure consistent quality and delivery of programs.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Public Instruction PI 34.014
Cr. Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 5-1-00.Adopted by, CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8/1/2018