Wis. Admin. Code Department of Public Instruction PI 34.089

Current through October 28, 2024

Section PI 34.089 - Orientation and mobility, 5-year renewable license

(1) AUTHORIZATION. A license issued under this section authorizes the license holder to provide orientation and mobility related services in kindergarten through grade 12.

(2) ELIGIBILITY. The state superintendent may issue an orientation and mobility license under this section to an applicant who has completed an orientation and mobility program approved by the association for education and rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired and has demonstrated knowledge and understanding in all of the following:

(a) Child or adolescent psychology;

(b) Measurement and evaluation;

(c) Psychology of education or educational psychology; and

(d) Curriculum and methods of instruction.

(3) DURATION. A license issued under this section is valid for 5 years.

(4) RENEWAL.

(a) A license issued under this section may be renewed if the licensee meets one of the following requirements:

1. Certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals.

2. Certification from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board.

3. Completion of 6 semester credits from an accredited institution of higher education.

(b) A one-year, nonrenewable license may be issued to an applicant who has not met all renewal requirements under par. (a). Renewal requirements under par. (a) must be met on or before June 30 of the year the nonrenewable license expires.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Public Instruction PI 34.089

Adopted by, CR 17-093: cr. Register July 2018 No. 751, eff. 8/1/2018

Amended by, EmR1909: emerg. am. (1), cr. (4) (am), eff. 1-14-19; CR 19-034: am. (1), cr. (4) (am) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3/1/2020

Amended by, CR 24-017: r. and recr. (4) Register July 29 No. 823, eff. 8/1/2024