Wyo. Code R. 019-0001-1
Teaching Standards Board, Professional
Chapter 1: General Regulations
Effective Date: 11/17/2009 to 08/27/2014
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 019.0001.1.11172009
Section 1. Authority. These rules and regulations governing licensing and permitting of school administrators, teachers, and other school personnel are promulgated by the Professional Teaching Standards Board pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act (W.S. 16-3-101 through 16-3-115); W.S. 21-2-801 and W.S. 21-2-802.
(a) Educator License Required. A person may teach or supervise in a public school in Wyoming, and receive compensation from public funds for such services rendered, only if they hold a license or permit or are or an applicant qualified for an educator license or permit (W.S. 21-7-303).
Section 2. Effective Date of Rules and Regulations. Unless otherwise indicated these regulations are effective on the date filed with the Secretary of State.
Section 3. Definitions. For the purpose of these regulations, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
(a) Accredited Institution of Higher Education. A public or private post-secondary institution that is regionally or National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited (W.S. 21-2-802).
(b) Accredited School, K-12. A public or private K-12 school having met all the required state school-accreditation standards as per W.S. 21-2-304 (a) (ii) and W.S. 21-9-101 (b); or a K-12 school from a state other than Wyoming that is accredited as per that state’s specific accreditation standards.
(c) Added Endorsement. An endorsement added to those held by an applicant with a current and valid Wyoming Educator License.
(d) Advanced Program. An accredited graduate level program for the preparation of professional educators.
(e) Alternatively Licensed Educator. An educator who obtained licensure by means other than through an accredited teacher preparation program.
(f) Approved Program. A professional education program offered by an institution of higher education that meets Wyoming program standards.
(g) Date of Application. The postmark date on a complete application received by the Professional Teaching Standards Board. The validity date on the applicant’s license or permit will commence on this same date.
(h) Demonstration of Competency. An alternative procedure for adding an endorsement to a Wyoming Educator License.
(i) Educator. Teacher, school administrator or related service person who is employed in a public school and required to be licensed (W.S. 21-7-303).
(j) Educator License. The document, issued by the Professional Teaching Standards Board, that verifies all certification requirements have been met for a Wyoming Educator License.
(k) Endorsement. Verification that licensure requirements have been met at the grade level(s) and in the specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant’s preparation, training, and experience.
(l) Exception Authorization. The document which allows an applicant to teach or provide professional services for up to one year in a public school in Wyoming having met all requirements in Chapter 5.
(m) Experience (fully-licensed out-of-state applicants). Successful, verified, and full-time classroom teaching, administration, or support personnel experience in an accredited K-12 school setting.
(n) In-state Applicants. An applicant who completed their teacher education preparation program at an accredited Wyoming institution of higher education.
(o) Initial License. The first Wyoming Educator License issued to an applicant who has never held a Wyoming Educator License.
(p) Institutional Recommendation. Verification by an accredited institution of higher education that the applicant has successfully completed an approved educator preparation program and is eligible for licensure in the state in which the program was completed.
(q) Internship. An approved educator preparation program, at the grade level(s) and in the content or specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant’s educational preparation and training.
(r) Lapsed License or Permit. A license or permit that was not renewed prior to its expiration date and is, therefore, null and void.
(s) Late Hire. An educator, hired by a local school district on or after August 1st, who has not submitted a complete application for licensure and does not currently hold a valid and current Wyoming Educator License in the endorsement area in which they are hired.
(s) Nationally Certified or Licensed Service Providers. Service providers who are certified by the national certifying body for that occupation. This applies to nurses, National Association of School Nurses; physical therapists, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties; occupational therapists, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc.; social workers, National Association of Social Workers; counselors, National Board for Certified Counselors; speech pathologists and audiologists, American Speech-Language Hearing Association; and school psychologists, National Association of School Psychologists.
(u) Non-Qualified Applicant. An applicant who has not met all requirements for a Wyoming Educator License, Permit, added endorsement, or Exception Authorization.
(v) Out-of-state Applicant. An applicant who completed a teacher education preparation program in a state other than Wyoming.
(w) Permit. The document that verifies all requirements have been met for a Wyoming Educator Permit at the grade level(s) and in the content or specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant’s
(x) Practicum. Supervised educator experience, through an approved educator preparation program, at the grade level(s) and in the content or specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant’s educational preparation and training.
(y) Professional Development. Professional development experiences that count toward the renewal of a Wyoming Educator License or Permit.
(z) Reciprocity. An equal exchange of qualifications. Out-of-state applicants must demonstrate having met requirements substantially equivalent to Wyoming’s requirements for educator preparation and training.
(aa) Reconsideration Request. An applicant’s written request for reconsideration upon denial of an Educator License, endorsement, Exception Authorization, or Permit.
(bb) Related Services. Related Services include School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Speech Pathologists, and Nurses.
(cc) Renewal. The process to renew and maintain a valid and current Wyoming Educator License or Permit.
(dd) Revocation. The permanent removal of an Educator License or Permit.
(ee) Suspension. The temporary removal of an Educator License or Permit.
(ff) Waiver. Suspension of the licensure regulations granted by the Professional Teaching Standards Board under special circumstances at the request of the applicant.