Wyoming Administrative Rules 019 — Teaching Standards Board, Professional

269 Teaching Standards Board, Professional

Chapter 1 General Regulations

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.1.10152025 § 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 (PTSB) 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).

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.1.10152025 § 2 Effective Date of Rules and Regulations

Unless otherwise indicated these regulations are effective on the date filed with the Secretary of State.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.1.10152025 § 3 Definitions

For the purpose of these regulations, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

(a) Accredited Institutions. A public or private post-secondary institution, or an educator preparation organization not affiliated with a higher education institution, that is accredited by an entity recognized by either the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

(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 educator preparation program.

(f) Apprenticeship. A United States Department of Labor registered program that requires a participating employer, an identified approved educator preparation program, identified on-the-job training requirements, and that leads to licensure at the grade level(s) and in the content or specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant's educational preparation and training.

(g) Approved Program. A professional education program offered by an institution of higher education that meets Wyoming program standards.

(h) Date of Application. The date a complete application is received by the PTSB. The validity date on the applicant's license or permit will commence on this same date.

(i) Demonstration of Competency (DOC). An alternative procedure for adding an endorsement to a Wyoming Educator License.

(j) 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).

(k) Educator License. The document, also known as a certificate, that verifies all certification requirements have been met by an individual who has completed an educator preparation program, and grants the holder the ability to perform services in the endorsement areas listed on the license.

(l) 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.

(m) 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.

(n) In-state Applicant. An applicant who completed their educator 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.

(t) Nationally Certified or Licensed Service Providers. Related services personnel who are certified by the national certifying body for that occupation. This applies to social workers, National Association of Social Workers; counselors, National Board for Certified Counselors; 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 an educator preparation program in a state other than Wyoming and who meets the provisions of Chapter 2, Section 6.

(w) Permit. The document that verifies all requirements have been met by an applicant to perform limited and specific services at the grade level(s) and in the content or specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant's preparation, training, and experience.

(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 or continuing education experiences that count toward the renewal of a Wyoming Educator License or Permit.

(z) Program Approval. The distinction granted by PTSB when an educator preparation provider's program meets the state's standards and/or requirements.

(aa) Program Review. The process by which PTSB, or PTSB in collaboration with specialized professional associations (SPAs) reviews a professional education program to determine if it meets the standards adopted by PTSB for the preparation of school personnel.

(bb) 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.

(cc) Reconsideration Request. An applicant's written request for reconsideration upon denial of an Educator License, endorsement, Exception Authorization, or Permit.

(dd) Related Services Personnel. School district personnel that include Educational Diagnosticians, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, and School Counselors.

(ee) Renewal. The process to renew and maintain a valid and current Wyoming Educator License or Permit.

(ff) Specialized Professional Association (SPA). A national organization of teachers, professional education faculty, and/or other school professionals who teach a specific content area (e.g., mathematics or social studies), teach students at a specific developmental level (i.e., early childhood, elementary, middle level, or secondary), teach students with specific needs (e.g., special education teachers), or provide services to students (e.g., school counselors, school psychologists, or principals).

(gg) State Partnership Agreement. A formal agreement between a state and an accrediting entity that outlines the state's presence and role in accreditation visits.

(hh) Suspension. The temporary removal of an Educator License or Permit.

(ii) Waiver. Suspension of the licensure regulations granted by the PTSB under special circumstances at the request of the applicant.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.1.10152025 § 4 Ratification

The PTSB shall regularly take action to approve licenses, permits, or exception authorizations issued by board staff per W.S. 33-1-303(a)(ii). Any licenses, permits, or exception authorizations not ratified by the Board at a regular meeting following initial issuance are void.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.1.10152025 § 5 Incorporation by Reference

The Board hereby incorporates by reference the following:

(a) Chapter 2 - Uniform Procedures, Fees, Costs, and Charges for Inspection, Copying, and Producing Public Records, adopted by the Department of Administration and Information and effective on September 6, 2016, available at http://rules.wyo.gov.

(b) Chapter 2 - Uniform Rules for Contested Case Practice and Procedure, adopted by the Office of Administrative Hearings and effective on July 20, 2017, available at http://rules.wyo.gov.

(c) For these rules incorporated by reference:

(i) PTSB has determined that incorporation of the full text in these rules would be cumbersome or inefficient given the length or nature of the rules;

(ii) The incorporation by reference does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter beyond the applicable date identified in subsection (a) and (b) of this section; and

(iii) The incorporated rules are maintained at the PTSB office and are available for public inspection and copying at the same location.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Chapter 2 General Provisions for Educator Licenses, Endorsements, Permits, and Authorizations

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 1 General Provisions

(a) Applicants for an Educator License shall hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education (W.S. 21-2-802).

(b) Educator Licenses, Permits, and Exception Authorizations shall indicate the grade/developmental level(s) and endorsement area(s) appropriate to the applicant's preparation, training, and experience.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 2 Application Requirements

An applicant shall submit a current, original, and complete Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) application. The validity date on the applicant's License or Permit will be the date a complete application is received by the PTSB. Applicants missing documents in their application will be notified and will have 30 days from the date of notification to submit all required documents or risk cancellation of their application and the forfeiture of all fees. In addition to a properly completed, signed, and dated application, the following documentation is required, depending on the specific License, Permit(s), endorsement(s) or Exception Authorization(s) being sought.

(a) Fingerprint Cards.

(b) Institutional Recommendation. The institutional recommendation shall:

(i) be included with the application;

(ii) be signed by the designated official of the institution of higher

education; and

(iii) bear the official seal of the institution.

(c) Official Transcripts. Final official transcripts shall list all degrees awarded and coursework completed.

(d) Proficiency Verification. All applicants shall present documentation of successful completion of a course that provides instruction in the Constitutions of the United States of America and the State of Wyoming or applicants shall take a PTSB administered examination on the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions. A score of seventy- five percent (75%) or better on the test(s) is required (W.S. 21-7-304).

(e) Fees. Fees are made payable to the "Professional Teaching Standards Board" or "PTSB." Fees are not refundable. The fees may be paid by personal check, money order, cashier's check, or credit card. The Fee Schedule is found in section 10 of this chapter.

(f) Test Results. For endorsement areas that require a test, the applicant shall submit verification that the applicant passed the requisite test.

(g) Other applicable documents as required.

Section 3. Late Hires. An incomplete application for an applicant who is a late hire will be accepted if the following criteria are met:

(a) The applicant submits a District Late Hire Documentation Verification Form (DLHDV) along with the incomplete application. This form will not be accepted prior to August 1st of any school year;

(b) The applicant meets all other application requirements as stated in Section 2 except those specifically stated in the DLHDV;

(c) If the applicant does not submit the required documentation listed on the DLHDV within 30 calendar days, the application may be cancelled and the applicant forfeits all fees; and

(d) If documentation is received within the specified time period, the validity date of the applicant's License will be the date the incomplete application, as defined in Chapter 21, Section 3 of these rules, was received by the PTSB.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 4 Lapsed License or Permit

A License or Permit that was not renewed prior to its expiration date shall be null and void. Applicants with a lapsed License may apply for reinstatement.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 5 License or Permit Reinstatement

In addition to meeting all the renewal requirements, reinstatement applicants shall meet all requirements for initial licensure in effect at the time the reinstatement application is received by the PTSB. Applicants seeking reinstatement may provide verification of full-time experience for at least three (3) out of the previous six (6) academic years while holding full licensure or certification from the same state, including Wyoming, for each endorsement area being sought. License or Permit types and Endorsements no longer issued by the PTSB will not be included upon reinstatement.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 6 Acceptance of Licenses from Other States through Reciprocity

Educator Licenses or certificates from other states are not directly transferrable to Wyoming. Applicants who are fully licensed in another state may qualify for Wyoming licensure by meeting the requirements in subsections (a) or (b) below.

(a) Program Completion. Out-of-state applicants may demonstrate having

met out-of-state licensure requirements that are substantially equivalent to Wyoming's requirements for educator preparation and training (see Chapter 1, Section 3). An out-of- state Educator License is substantially equivalent if its issuance required the applicant to complete:

(i) a state-approved traditional route program at an accredited institution of higher education; or

(ii) a state-approved alternative route program at an accredited institution of higher education that contains all the requisite components of a state- approved traditional route program at an accredited institution of higher education.

(b) Experience Verification. Out-of-state applicants may submit copies of valid, current and historical Educator License(s) and verification of full-time educator experience for at least three (3) out of the previous six (6) academic years, while holding full licensure or certification from the same state, for each endorsement area being sought. Educator experience obtained through student teaching, practicum, or internship shall not be accepted as experience verification.

(c) "Full" licensure is a qualifying license that is issued by the licensing state that is not a provisional, temporary, emergency, or other certification that is not recognized to be full licensure by the licensing state.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 7 National Board Certification

An individual who meets Wyoming application requirements and has received National Board Certification is eligible to receive Wyoming licensure at the grade level(s) and in the content or specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant's preparation, training, and experience.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 8 Professional Licensure of Related Service Personnel

Related services personnel may submit proof of full licensure in their profession that evidences the applicant met preparation requirements equivalent to the PTSB standards in Chapter 4, Section 4 issued pursuant to Wyoming law in lieu of the requirements in Chapter 2, Section 2 (b) and (c).

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 9 Distance Education (Electronically Transmitted Courses)

Courses delivered via distance education in K-12 public schools shall not require the presence of a licensed educator at the receiving site (W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(C)).

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.2.10152025 § 10 Fee Schedule

Services for which the Board charges a fee shall include, but not be limited to, the following fee schedule:

(a) Fingerprints Processing Fee for Initial License, Initial Permit, or License or Permit Reinstatement in addition to other fees listed $ 50

(b) Initial License or License Reinstatement. Valid for five (5) years:

(i) In-State Program Completers (University of Wyoming) $185

(ii) Out-of-State Completers $235

(iii) Reinstatement of a Standard License $250

(c) Initial Permits:

(i) Substitute Permit (5 year validity) $ 85

(ii) Lifetime Substitute Permit $110

(iii) Professional, Industry, & Career (PIC) (5 year validity) $135

(iv) Educational Sign Language Interpreter (5 year validity) $ 85

(v) Driver's Education (5 year validity) $ 85

(vi) Coach (5 year validity) $ 85

(vii) Transitional Coach (3 year validity, non-renewable) $150

(viii) PIC Coach (3 year validity) $150

(ix) Internship (2 year validity) $ 85

(x) Native Language (2 year validity) $ 85

(xi) Visiting Foreign Teacher (3 year validity) $150

(xii) Consultant Specialist (1 year validity) $110

(xiii) PIC Permit to Standard License Conversion $175

(xiv) Apprenticeship Permit (3 year validity) $ 85

(d) License or Permit renewal. Validity dates match the length of original License or Permit:

(i) License (Standard or Professional) $235

(ii) Substitute Permit $ 85

(iii) Professional, Industry, & Career (PIC) $135

(iv) Educational Sign Language Interpreter $ 85

(v) Driver's Education $ 85

(vi) Coach $ 85

(vii) Native Language $ 85

(e) Exception Authorization (EA). Valid for one (1) year, unless otherwise noted. Renewable in one (1) year increments with conditions, unless otherwise noted. Initial Exception Authorizations and renewals, as allowed, subject to the same fees:

(i) EA Option #1 (non-renewable) $110

(ii) EA Option #2 (renewable twice) $110

(iii) EA Option #3 (non-renewable) $110

(iv) EA Option #4 (2 year validity, non-renewable) $110

(v) EA Option #5 (renewable twice) $110

(vi) EA Option #7 (2 year validity, non-renewable) $110

(f) Adding an Endorsement to a License. Validity dates align with existing License:

(i) Through Institutional Recommendation $ 85

(ii) Through Verification of Work History $ 85

(iii) Coaching (adding sports) $ 85

(iv) Alternative/Non-Traditional/At-Risk Youth Program $110

(v) Institutional/Private Residential Facility Teacher Program $110

(vi) Through Practicum to Expand Grade Levels $ 85

(vii) Through EA Option #4 via Testing $ 85

(viii) Through Verification of Specified Training $ 85

(g) Adding an Endorsement to a License through Demonstration of Competency (DOC):

(i) DOC Pre-evaluation $110

(ii) DOC Add Endorsement (within 2 years of Pre- evaluation) $ 60

(iii) DOC Add Endorsement (without Pre-evaluation) $110

(h) Re-evaluation of Application to Add-Endorsement $ 35

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Chapter 3 Terms and Conditions for Educator License Endorsements

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.3.01262026 § 1 General Requirements

All provisions of Chapter 2 of these rules and regulations apply.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.3.01262026 § 2 Initial Endorsements

Requirements for obtaining initial endorsement on an Educator License:

(a) Verification of appropriate preparation, training, and experience in the area(s) of specialization and at the grade levels for the endorsement(s) being sought. Acceptable verification shall be an institutional recommendation from an accredited institution of higher education, verifying successful completion of an approved program and a passing score on an approved test for endorsement areas requiring testing.

(b) Applicants who have never held a Wyoming License with the Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) and have not completed an educator preparation program from an accredited institution shall meet all requirements pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 6.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.3.01262026 § 3 Added Academic Content Endorsements

Requirements for added academic content endorsement(s) on an Educator License:

(a) An Institutional Recommendation from an accredited institution of higher education, verifying successful completion of an approved program; or

(b) Reciprocity. Applicants seeking added endorsements through reciprocity shall meet all requirements pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 6 of these rules and regulations and provide verification of full-time experience for at least three (3) academic years out of the last six (6) years, while holding full licensure or certification from the same state, for each endorsement area being sought; or

(c) Demonstration of Competency (DOC).

(i) Requirements for adding an endorsement via DOC:

(A) Credits. Verification of at least 15 semester hours from an accredited institution(s) of higher education in each endorsement area being sought; and

(B) Currency. Documentation that a minimum of five (5) semester hours in each endorsement area being sought were completed within the five (5) years prior to the date of application; and

(C) Quality Assurance. Only coursework verifying a grade of C or above will be accepted; and

(D) Content. Coursework must meet the PTSB program standards (listed in Chapter 4 of these rules and regulations) in the area of the endorsement being sought. A maximum of three (3) semester hours in pedagogy will be accepted, and

(E) Testing. A passing score on a PTSB approved exam in the endorsement area being sought.

(ii) Requirements for adding a Special Education-Generalist endorsement (K-12, K-6, 5-8, 6-12) via DOC:

(A) Credits. Documentation of at least 20 semester credit hours must demonstrate competency in cross-categorical standards (listed in Chapter 4 of these rules and regulations) and include course work in assessment, instructional strategies for students with disabilities, behavior/classroom management, and special education law.

(B) Practicum. The applicant shall have completed a practicum supervised by an institution of higher education, which:

(I) includes a minimum of three (3) semester hours at each grade endorsement level; and

(II) was completed within five (5) years prior to the date of application; or

(C) Quality Assurance. Only coursework verifying a grade of C or above will be accepted; and

(D) Testing. A passing score on a PTSB approved exam for special education.

(iii) Limitations.

(A) Endorsements shall not be added to Educator Permits via DOC.

(B) Endorsements shall not be added in grade levels outside the applicant's current grade level(s) of any teaching endorsement(s) via DOC without the completion of the equivalent of a three (3) semester hour practicum experience at the grade level(s) under the supervision of an educator holding an endorsement at the grade level.

(C) Endorsements shall not be added in the areas of administration, related services, or in categorical special education fields via DOC.

(D) An endorsement shall not be added in the area of Elementary Education via DOC.

(E) Endorsements shall be added via DOC only by educators who hold current teaching endorsement(s) in Wyoming.

(iv) Requirements for adding an endorsement in Computer Science via DOC.

(A) Credits. Verification of 15 semester hours from an accredited institution(s) of higher education in computer science; and

(B) Currency. Demonstration that a minimum of five (5) semester hours in computer science were completed within the five (5) years prior to the date of application; and

(C) Quality Assurance. Only coursework verifying a grade of C or above will be accepted; and

(D) Content. Coursework must meet the PTSB program standards (listed in Chapter 4 of these rules and regulations) in the area of computer science. A maximum of three (3) semester hours in pedagogy will be accepted; and

(E) Testing. A passing score on a PTSB approved exam in the endorsement area being sought.

(v) Requirements for adding an endorsement via DOC completed through micro-credentials.

(A) Micro-credential earners must apply to add the endorsement being sought by providing to PTSB documentation verifying they have completed and passed a PTSB approved micro-credential program pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 2; and

(B) Testing. A passing score on a PTSB approved exam in the endorsement area being sought, if applicable.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Chapter 4 Program Approval Standards for Endorsement Areas

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 1 Endorsements

The Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) issues Licenses with endorsements and approves educator preparation programs in endorsement areas based on Specialized Professional Associations (SPA) standards. State standards are used when SPA standards are not available.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 2 Program Approval and Program Reviews

(a) The PTSB program approval process recognizes the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation review processes

(b) PTSB has adopted SPA standards in all disciplines in which SPAs are available. Disciplines that do not have SPA standards must meet PTSB state standards, which can be found in Section 5 of this chapter. PTSB has adopted the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards as developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers and are incorporated by reference. Program reviews submitted in disciplines that meet PTSB state standards shall follow the same process as SPA program reviews. Timelines shall be set by PTSB and the institution of higher education, or alternative route organization, whose program is being submitted for review.

(c) All educator preparation programs that lead to a Wyoming certification must be approved by the Board prior to operating in the state. The Board may deny approval, may grant conditional program approval for a period not to exceed three (3) years, or may grant full approval for a period not to exceed seven (7) years.

(d) An institution of higher education without a Board approved educator preparation program that wishes to offer a traditional route program for initial licensure shall apply to PTSB for review to become an approved provider. The application shall include:

(i) an institutional profile demonstrating program and financial stability, a description of the educator preparation program seeking approval, and a listing of national or regional accreditations;

(ii) data regarding the institution's relevant staff including educational degrees, experience teaching in a PreK through 12 school setting, and definitions of titles and clarification of roles of individuals responsible for courses, seminars, or modules of study, and administration;

(iii) a description of the criteria for candidate entry into the program; a summary of the program courses, seminars, or modules of study, and how they are aligned to the adopted endorsement standards listed in Sections 4 and 5 of this chapter;

(iv) a description of field, clinical, or capstone experiences candidates will complete as part of the program;

(v) a description of the manner by which the program will evaluate the success or failure of each candidate enrolled in the program and track the progress of each such candidate.

(e) An organization that includes, but is not limited to, professional organizations, nonprofit organizations, or private entities that wish to offer a program for an alternative route for the certification of teachers shall apply to PTSB for review to become an approved provider of such a program. The application shall include:

(i) the name and location of the organization;

(ii) the name of the program;

(iii) a description of the budget of the program;

(iv) a list of staff members responsible for the administration of the program, and the roles and responsibilities of each person;

(v) a description of the program and endorsement areas sought, and how they are aligned to the adopted endorsement standards listed in Section 5 of this chapter;

(vi) if available, data on the efficacy of its preparation program which may include stakeholder surveys, completer data, and student achievement data;

(vii) a statement of the estimated time it will take a candidate enrolled in the program to complete the program;

(viii) a description of the manner by which the organization will evaluate the success or failure of each candidate enrolled in the program and track the progress of each such candidate;

(ix) a description of how the organization will evaluate the success of the program.

(f) Board staff shall initiate a review of the specific educator preparation programs being considered for Board approval. Staff shall provide forms to assist institutions and organizations with providing all information required as part of the preparation program review.

(i) Board staff will notify preparation program applicants when the Board will consider and act on the application. The Board may deny approval, or may grant conditional approval of three (3) years.

(ii) Board staff will maintain a schedule for program reviews of approved programs seeking continuing approval.

(g) An institution of higher education, or alternative route provider, submitting a program for full approval consideration at the conclusion of the conditional approval period, or for continuing approval­ of programs previously holding full approval, shall:

(i) submit individual program reviews to the appropriate SPA if seeking national recognition. The SPA report is then submitted to PTSB for final program approval; or

(ii) submit individual program reviews to PTSB. The institution shall use SPA program standards, when available, in their review process; programs that do not have a SPA will use PTSB state standards. Program review templates shall be used for all programs submitted directly to PTSB for review and continuing program approval.

(iii) Board staff will convene a review committee for each program under review. Review committees will be comprised of one (1) Board member, an employee of the department of education knowledgeable in the K-12 student standards related to the program, and up to five (5) educators holding the related endorsement.

(A) for reviews of programs offered by institutions of higher education, a faculty member from a different institution of higher education that offers a comparable program will be recruited to participate as a member of the committee.

(iv) The Board shall review the recommendation of the review committee and may grant conditional approval up to three (3) years or full approval up to seven (7) years. If granting conditional approval, the Board must stipulate what conditions must show evidence of improvement. The institution or organization must address all of the conditions prior to the expiration of the conditional approval.

(h) The Board may revoke its approval of an approved provider if the Board determines that the provider, or a program offered by the provider, does not meet the requirements of this chapter;

(i) The Board will notify the provider of its intent to revoke approval. The notice must include the specific reasons upon which the Board is basing its decision. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the provider receives the notice, the provider may submit a written response to the Board which sets forth the reasons why approval should not be revoked. The Board will review the notice and any response submitted by the provider and will determine whether to:

(A) revoke the approval of the provider;

(B) allow the provider to continue providing the program if certain conditions are met; or

(C) allow the continued approval of the provider without conditions;

(ii) If the Board revokes its approval of an approved provider, the provider must submit an exit plan which includes a description of how the provider will assist candidates enrolled in the program in completing the program within six (6) to nine (9) months, and not enroll any new candidates after the date of the revocation.

(i) Micro-credential programs must be pre-approved by PTSB to determine that they will lead to adding an endorsement in a specified area.

(i) Definitions:

(A) Micro-credential. A micro-credential provides recognition of demonstrated competency of a defined skill or competency;

(B) Stackable Credential or Career Pathway. Means the sequence of credentials that build upon an individual's qualifications and help that individual move along a career pathway or further education;

(C) Micro-credential Program. Means a stackable credential in related content aligned to the Program Standards pursuant to Sections 4 and 5 of this chapter;

(D) Issuer. The group or organization that created the micro-credential program and validates the educator's competence in the defined skill or set of skills;

(E) Earner. The educator completing the micro-credentials.

(ii) To achieve approval for a micro-credential program an issuer must submit:

(A) A description of each individual micro-credential, including the following:

(I) the specific skills or competencies educators must demonstrate competency in;

(II) how the micro-credentials align to the appropriate Program Standards pursuant to Section 4 of this chapter; and

(III) how the micro-credentials stack into a micro-credential program;

(B) A description of the program length, including the time necessary to earn each micro-credential and the length of time required to complete the entire micro-credential program; and

(C) A description of how the issuer will verify and validate that specific skills and competencies have been achieved by the micro-credential earner.

(e) The PTSB has final approval of all programs submitted to PTSB including programs submitted to SPAs for program reviews.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 3 Limitations

PTSB requires the following licensure requirements in addition to SPA or PTSB state standards:

(a) an institution of higher education seeking approval for any initial licensure program (first educator license in Wyoming) shall require a minimum of eight (8) consecutive weeks of student teaching in an accredited school setting.

(b) Individuals seeking to add an endorsement in grade level(s) they do not currently hold shall complete one of the following:

(i) a minimum of a three (3) semester hour practicum at the grade level(s) not currently licensed; or

(ii) if employed to teach at the grade level(s) not currently licensed for, verification from the employing school district of the completion of the equivalent of a three (3) semester hour practicum experience at the grade level(s) under the supervision of an educator holding an endorsement at the grade level(s).

(c) individuals seeking an administration endorsement shall verify at least three (3) years of successful classroom teaching or related service in a K-12 public school setting.

(d) individuals seeking a school psychologist endorsement shall:

(i) hold a specialist-level degree or higher in school psychology;

(ii) complete a supervised internship experience of a minimum of 1,200 hours including a minimum of 600 hours in a school setting, taken for academic credit and under the supervision of a licensed/certified school psychologist who has a minimum of three (3) years full-time experience as a practicing school psychologist; and

(iii) pass a PTSB-approved exam for school psychologist.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 4 Program Standards

Standards for endorsement areas are noted in Table 1. PTSB state standards are found in Sections 5-12 and Specialized Professional Association (SPA) standards are incorporated by reference in Section 14.

Table 1. Endorsement Areas and Standards.

Educator License

Endorsement Area

(Grade Level Options)

Standards

Adapted PE

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS)

Agriculture

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(a)

American Sign Language (ASL) as a Foreign Language

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(b)

Anthropology

6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Apparel Design

6-12

SPA: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) - Apparel Design

Art

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

Art - Digital Media

6-12

SPA: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) - Digital Media

At-Risk/Alternative Teacher

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 6(a)

Audio Technology 6-12

SPA: National Association of

Schools of Music (NASM) - Recording Technologies

Biology

6-12

SPA: National Science Teachers

Association (NSTA)

Business

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(c)

Chemistry

6-12

SPA: National Science Teachers

Association (NSTA)

Computer Science

6 -12, K - 12

SPA: Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)

School Counselor

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, Birth-Age 21

SPA: Council for Accreditation of

Counseling and Related Educational

Programs (CACREP)

Director

K-6, 6-12, K-12

SPA: National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP)

Drama/Theatre

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(d)

Dual Language Immersion

K - 12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 7

Dyslexia Specialist

K-6, 6-12, K-12

SPA: International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Early Childhood

Birth - Age 8 (or Grade 3)

SPA: National Association for the

Education of Young Children

(NAEYC)

Early Childhood Special

Education

Birth - Age 5

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Early Childhood (Preschool)

Birth - Age 5

SPA: National Association for the

Education of Young Children

(NAEYC)

Earth and Space Science

6-12

SPA: National Science Teachers

Association (NSTA)

Economics

6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Educational Diagnostician

K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Elementary Teacher

K-6

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(e)

Elementary Mathematics Specialist

K-6

SPA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

English/Language Arts

5-8, 6-12

SPA: National Council of Teachers

of English (NCTE)

English as a Second Language

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Teachers of English to

Speakers of Other Languages

(TESOL)

Exceptional Generalist

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Exceptional Specialist - Behavior

and Emotional Disabilities

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Exceptional Specialist - Cognitive

Disability

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Exceptional Specialist - Deaf and

Hard of Hearing

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Exceptional Specialist - Learning

Disability

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Exceptional Specialist - Physical

and Health Disability

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Exceptional Specialist - Visual

Disability

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Family and Consumer Sciences

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(f)

Geography

6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Gifted and Talented

K-12

SPA: Council for Exceptional

Children (CEC)

Health

5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Society of Health And Physical Educators (SHAPE America)

History

6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Hunter Education

K-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 9

Interior Design

6-12

SPA: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) - Interior Design

Institutional Teacher

K-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 6(b)

Instructional Technology

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Journalism

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(g)

Library Media

K-12

SPA: American Library Association

(ALA)/American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Math

5-8, 6-12

SPA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Music

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: National Association of

Schools of Music (NASM)

Music Instrumental

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: National Association of

Schools of Music (NASM)

Music Vocal

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: National Association of

Schools of Music (NASM)

Native Language - Arapaho

K-12

W.S. 21-2-802(a)(ii)(A)

Photography

6-12

SPA: National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) - Photography

Physical Education

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: Society of Health And Physical Educators (SHAPE America)

Physical Science

6-12

SPA: National Science Teachers

Association (NSTA)

Physics

6-12

SPA: National Science Teachers

Association (NSTA)

Political Science

6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Principal

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP)

Psychology

6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Reading

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: International Literacy

Association (ILA)

Remote Teacher

K-6, 6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 11

School Psychologist

Birth-Age 21

SPA: National Association of School

Psychologists (NASP)

School Social Worker

K-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(h)

Science

5-8, 6-12

SPA: National Science Teachers

Association (NSTA)

Social Studies Comprehensive

5-8, 6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Sociology

6-12

SPA: National Council for the Social

Studies (NCSS)

Special Education Director

K-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 10

Speech

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(i)

Superintendent

K-12

SPA: National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP)

Structured Literacy Certificate

K-12

SPA: International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Teacher of American Indian Children

K-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(j)

Trade and Technical Education

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(k)

Virtual Educator

K-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(l)

Work Based Learning Coordinator

6-12

PTSB Chapter 4, Section 5(m)

World Languages

K-6, 5-8, 6-12, K-12

SPA: American Council on the

Teaching of Foreign Languages

(ACTFL)

● Chinese

● French

● German

● Italian

● Japanese

● Latin

● Russian

● Spanish

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 5 Endorsements with Professional Teaching Standards Board State Standards

Program approval standards for endorsement areas that do not have a Specialized Professional Association (SPA) are listed under the specific endorsement area.

(a) Agriculture.

(i) The program shall require demonstrated competence in the biological, physical, and applied sciences as they relate to practical solutions of agricultural issues, including competencies in:

(A) agroecology and sustainable systems in animal and plant sciences;

(B) current agricultural and biotechnologies;

(C) agricultural business management, applied economics, and agriculture literacy; and

(D) agriculture mechanics science and technology.

(ii) The program shall require demonstrated competence in one or more of the following occupational areas:

(A) agricultural production and marketing;

(B) agricultural products, processing, and food safety;

(C) horticultural, landscaping, and turf management; and

(D) natural resource management.

(iii) The program shall require the knowledge and skills necessary for establishing and supervising youth organizations that prepare students for leadership, personal growth, and career success.

(iv) The program shall require the knowledge and skills necessary for planning, promoting, organizing, and administering supervised agricultural experience programs outside the classroom.

(v) The program shall require knowledge of organizing and working with a local advisory committee.

(vi) The program shall require knowledge of the history, philosophy, objectives, and trends in career and technical education.

(vii) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in the principles of counseling as they pertain to career selection, vocational assessment, job placement, and cooperative vocational education in agriculture.

(b) American Sign Language (ASL) as a Foreign Language.

(i) The program shall require broad and comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated competence in language, linguistics, and comparisons including:

(A) the linguistic features of ASL including an understanding of the application of basic concepts including phonology, syntax, and morphology;

(B) culturally authentic signed messages in ASL in a variety of contexts at least at a level equivalent to the Intermediate-High level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines;

(C) the ability to sign with a command of vocabulary, nominal behaviors, and syntax adequate for expressing thoughts to a native user of ASL; and

(D) an understanding of and proficiency in English grammar, usage, and mechanics for the purpose of making comparisons to ASL.

(ii) The program shall require broad and comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated competence in cultures, literatures, and cross-disciplinary concepts including the cultures associated with ASL and the interrelationships among the practices, products, and perspectives of these cultures, including:

(A) knowledge of history, social structure and artistic and literary contributions of the Deaf culture;

(B) ability to interpret contemporary lifestyles, customs, and cultural patterns of the Deaf culture; and

(C) participation in opportunities for significant study of the linguistics of ASL and immersion experiences in the Deaf culture and communities.

(iii) The program shall require broad and comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated competence in language acquisition theories and instructional practices including the nature of language and of the theories and processes of language acquisition.

(iv) The program shall require broad and comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated competence in:

(A) the instruction and assessment strategies that foster students' competencies in the areas of communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities;

(B) addressing the diverse needs of language learners at various developmental levels including knowledge of the national standards for foreign language learning;

(C) current proficiency-based objectives of the teaching of foreign language methods and techniques for attaining these objectives;

(D) the assessment models of foreign language skills;

(E) the use of media in teaching languages;

(F) current curricular developments;

(G) the relationship of language study to other areas of the curriculum; and

(H) the professional literature of foreign language teaching.

(c) Business.

(i) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in the following:

(A) economic systems, including finance or money and banking;

(B) business organizations and management;

(C) business communications, math and law;

(D) computer information systems and occupational technology used in business and other occupational areas;

(E) entrepreneurship;

(F) clerical/secretarial occupations; and

(G) accounting or bookkeeping occupations.

(ii) The program shall require knowledge and skills necessary for establishing youth organizations that prepare students for occupational, civic, and social responsibilities and leadership.

(iii) The program shall require knowledge of the history, philosophy, objectives, and trends in career and technical education.

(iv) The program shall require demonstrated competence in planning, organizing, and administering a work study program in business.

(v) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in the principles of counseling as they pertain to career selection, vocational assessment, and job placement in business education.

(vi) The program shall require skills in organizing and working with a local advisory committee.

(d) Drama/Theatre.

(i) The program shall require knowledge of theatre as a social and aesthetic experience and as a reflection of culture, including a broad view of the history of theatre and acquaintance with representative plays of past and present.

(ii) The program shall require knowledge and competencies needed to direct a theatrical production with artistic integrity, including the following:

(A) selection, analysis, casting, and conducting rehearsals;

(B) performance supervision and all other elements of direction;

(C) basic acting skills and techniques necessary to promote, stimulate, and guide the efforts of the individual as well as the interpreting group, whether in a creative dramatic context or as a cast in a theatrical production;

(D) technical skills needed in theatrical production including effective planning and execution of scenery, lights, make-up, sound, properties, costume and special effects;

(E) evaluation of activities or productions;

(F) organization of an academic or non-academic production or program, including audience services within the context of the school time, facilities and monies, and augmentation of existing facilities and materials in an order of significant priority; and

(G) promotion and publicity of an activity or production in order to gain the attention and support of the school and community in relationship to the development of appreciation of theatre in school and community audiences.

(iii) The program shall require demonstrated competencies for serving as a resource person within a school system in the development of facilities, the preparation of classroom projects, assembly programs, or activities in which elements of theatre are found and assist in the organization of a comprehensive theatre or other fine arts curriculum including experiences in music, film literature, art, and dance.

(iv) The program shall require knowledge of a representative body of English, American, and world literature.

(v) The program shall require demonstrated competence in using practical communication skills related to academic offerings and co-curricular activities.

(e) Elementary Education

(i) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in children's developmental and learning needs by:

(A) understanding how children grow, develop and learn in order to plan and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences in engaging environments;

(B) understanding individual differences and diverse families, cultures, and communities to plan and implement learning experiences and environments that build on children's strengths and address their individual needs; and

(C) working respectfully and collaboratively with families to gain insight into each child in order to maximize his/her development, learning and motivation.

(ii) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in content and curricular knowledge by:

(A) demonstrating an understanding of the elements of literacy critical for purposeful and appropriate oral, print, and digital communication;

(B) demonstrating an understanding of major mathematics concepts, algorithms, procedures, applications and mathematical practices in varied contexts with connections among mathematical domains;

(C) demonstrating an understanding and integration of the three dimensions of science and engineering practices, cross-cutting concepts, and core ideas, within the major content areas of science;

(D) demonstrating understandings, capabilities, and practices associated with the central concepts and tools in civics, economics, geography, and history within a framework of informed inquiry; and

(E) demonstrating an understanding of the arts, health, and physical education as avenues of creativity and productivity in mental and physical growth.

(iii) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in assessing, planning, and designing contexts for learning by:

(A) administering formative and summative assessments regularly to determine students' competencies and learning needs;

(B) using assessment results to improve instruction and monitor learning;

(C) planning instruction including goals, materials, learning activities and assessments;

(D) differentiating instructional plans to meet the needs of diverse students in the classroom;

(E) managing the classroom by establishing and maintaining social norms and behavioral expectations; and

(F) supporting motivation and engagement in learning through diverse evidence-based practices.

(iv) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in supporting learning using effective instruction by:

(A) using a variety of instructional practices that support the learning of every child;

(B) teaching a cohesive sequence of lessons to ensure sequential and appropriate learning opportunities for each child;

(C) teaching concepts, strategies, and skills to guide students as they think about and learn academic content;

(D) providing constructive feedback to guide student's learning, increase motivation, and improve student engagement;

(E) leading whole class discussions to investigate content, strategies, or skills, and ensuring the equitable participation of every student in the classroom;

(F) organizing and managing small group instruction to provide focused, intensive instruction and differentiate teaching to meet the learning needs of each student; and

(G) organizing and managing individual instruction to provide targeted, focused, intensive instruction that improves or enhances each student's learning.

(v) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in developing as a professional by participating in collaborative learning environments with a variety of school personnel, reflective self-study, and involvement in professional communities.

(f) Family and Consumer Sciences.

(i) The program shall require knowledge and application of the factors that influence personal and family relationships, including lifespan development, interpersonal interactions, and parenting practices in a context of contemporary, global, societal, and technological change.

(ii) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in consumer education to include managing individual and family resources in a socially responsible manner.

(iii) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in healthy living by selecting, planning, preparing, and serving foods based on nutritional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs of individuals, families, and groups.

(iv) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in the selection, care, and use of clothing and textiles that satisfy the needs of individuals and families.

(v) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in satisfying the needs of individuals and families relative to environmentally responsible housing, equipment, and furnishings.

(vi) The program shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in creating practical experiences for career paths related to family and consumer sciences.

(vii) The program shall require knowledge of the history, philosophy, and objectives and trends in family and consumer sciences including career and technical pathways.

(viii) The program shall require knowledge and skills necessary for establishing youth organizations that prepare students for:

(A) family;

(B) occupational, civic, and social responsibilities; and

(C) leadership.

(ix) The program shall require knowledge of professional organizations and available community, state, and national resources, agencies, and programs and how to develop collaborative relationships for curriculum enrichment and program support.

(x) The program shall require demonstrated competence in planning, organizing, and administering an integrated curriculum in family and consumer science education.

(g) Journalism.

(i) The program shall require media literacy and knowledge of the history and development of print and non-print media as well as the role of mass media in society, including:

(A) significant historical trends, including technological advances, in print and non-print media and their impact on political, social, and cultural life;

(B) role of media and journalists in democratic and nondemocratic societies; and

(C) techniques for fostering critical thinking through analysis, evaluation, and critique of media and ways in which meaning is shaped by those media.

(ii) The program shall require knowledge of legal and ethical principles relevant to print and non-print journalistic media, including:

(A) laws, limitations, judicial decisions, and legal guidelines that affect journalism and scholastic journalism including freedom of the press, censorship, copyright, defamation, and student expression;

(B) ethical principles and professional codes of ethics that support responsible journalism; and

(C) legal and ethical use of photographic and digital images, information, and technology.

(iii) The program shall require knowledge of design techniques in multimedia production, including:

(A) proficiency in the use of industry software and design conventions, as well as the use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources; and

(B) techniques for fostering the use of principles, elements, tools, and techniques of layout and design for creating effective and aesthetically pleasing student publications and productions in various formats including but not limited to print, broadcast, photography, and digital publications.

(iv) The program shall require knowledge of information gathering skills, including:

(A) techniques for identifying, locating, and evaluating the credibility and reliability of primary and secondary sources of news and information;

(B) techniques involved in selecting and interviewing sources, including skills for listening and observing; accurate note-taking and transcription; use of technology; and methods of organizing, selecting, and synthesizing information from multiple sources; and

(C) techniques for attribution, citing sources and avoiding plagiarism.

(v) The program shall require a broad and comprehensive understanding of the processes and conventions of writing and editing for a variety of print and non-print media, including:

(A) use of appropriate editorial style manual guidelines and understanding methods of copy editing and proofreading journalistic writing for accuracy, content, and style; and

(B) critical journalistic skills including understanding audience and methods for creating effective leads, headlines, and captions, identifying and differentiating story purpose and social value.

(vi) The program shall require comprehensive knowledge of journalism instruction and assessment and the responsibilities of advisership, including:

(A) the Journalism Education Association (JEA) Standards for Journalism Educators and the discipline-appropriate International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards;

(B) content-specific instruction and appropriate use of assessments;

(C) techniques for creating and sustaining an inclusive and supportive learning environment for diverse groups of students; and

(D) business management skills and procedures to produce and distribute journalistic products.

(h) School Social Worker.

(i) The program shall require knowledge of the role and function of the school social worker and the school social work program, including relationships with other professional school personnel and community agencies and organizations.

(ii) The program shall require demonstrated competence in:

(A) assessment in social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive areas;

(B) individual counseling;

(C) group counseling;

(D) family dynamics and interaction;

(E) crisis intervention;

(F) consultation;

(G) communication skills;

(H) referral process and utilization of resources;

(I) legal issues pertaining to the welfare of children; and

(J) conflict management/resolution.

(iii) The program shall require knowledge of the school as an organization with emphasis on school curriculum and school law.

(iv) The program shall require knowledge of human growth and development particularly as it relates to the dynamics of the learner and the learning process.

(v) The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of social work methods to facilitate the affective domain of education.

(vi) The program shall require knowledge of the cause and effect of life stresses such as educational disabilities, family disruption, health issues, abuse and neglect, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic and environmental factors on learning, behavior, and development.

(vii) The program shall require demonstrated competence in conducting and interpreting research with regard to community, family, and student problems relevant to services provided by the school social worker.

(viii) The program shall require a supervised practicum in a recognized K-12 school setting.

(i) Speech.

(i) The program shall require knowledge of communication concepts, including:

(A) various theories of communication and their application to a variety of communicative acts;

(B) function of the individual as an initiator and receiver of communication; and

(C) language acquisition and development along with fundamental sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic factors.

(ii) The program shall require knowledge of the various media of communication, including:

(A) the changing nature of speech as a result of technological and social development;

(B) the way different forms of media enable and constrain communication; and

(C) consideration of various communication genres.

(iii) The program shall require demonstrated competence in the application of the various critical stances to a variety of communicative acts.

(iv) The program shall require knowledge of philosophies of communication which assign central importance to ethical consciousness with recognition of legal ramifications.

(v) The program shall require demonstrated competence in the use of practical communication skills related to academic offerings and to co-curricular activities.

(j) Teacher of American Indian Children.

(i) The program shall require demonstrated understanding that the American Indian perspective must be presented at every opportunity, including:

(A) the role of oral tradition;

(B) relationship between spiritual and cultural matters;

(C) holistic worldview; and

(D) integrity and validity of traditional knowledge systems.

(ii) The program shall require demonstrated knowledge that tribal language and culture are inseparable.

(iii) The program shall require demonstrated knowledge of how to utilize Elders' expertise in multiple ways.

(iv) The program shall require demonstrated knowledge of the historical and contemporary existence of American Indian people.

(v) The program shall require the understanding of cultural differences as positive attributes around which to build educational experiences.

(vi) The program shall require demonstrated knowledge of Native ways of learning.

(vii) The program shall require a demonstration of culturally sensitive pedagogy for American Indian people.

(k) Trade and Technical Education.

(i) The program shall require competence in the knowledge of core concepts, characteristics, and scope of trade and technical education including the relationships and connections between trade and technical education careers and careers in other disciplines;

(ii) The program shall require competence in the identification of historical and current attributes and roles of the cultural, social, economic, political and environmental effects and influences of trade and technical education;

(iii) The program shall require competence in the analysis of the characteristics of design including troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving/ideation;

(iv) The program shall require competence in the use, maintenance, and assessment of products and systems utilized in trade and technical education, including safety; and

(v) The program shall require competence in the knowledge of various trade and technical systems including but not limited to:

(A) medical, biotechnologies;

(B) agriculture;

(C) energy and power;

(D) information and communication;

(E) transportation;

(F) manufacturing;

(G) construction;

(H) technical and graphic design, animation; and

(I) technological systems.

(l) Virtual Educator.

(i) The applicant shall complete a program that shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in the planning and presentation of instruction in a variety of virtual learning environments and settings covering but not limited to:

(A) theories and models of instructional design;

(B) the online learning environment;

(C) technology and learning management systems; and

(D) pedagogy of online learning; or

(ii) The applicant shall submit documentation of demonstrated competence including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) at least three (3) years of verifiable experience and instruction as a full-time virtual educator;

(B) completion of required professional development specific to virtual education of not less than twenty-one (21) contact hours; and

(C) a letter from the employing school district or virtual education vendor attesting to the applicant's employment performance as a virtual educator.

(m) Work Based Learning Coordinator

(i) A Standard Educator License with teaching endorsement(s), or a Professional, Industry, and Careers (PIC) Permit is required for eligibility. Administrator and related services endorsements are not eligible without also holding a teaching endorsement.

(ii) The program shall require knowledge of the role and function of the work based learning coordinator, including relationships with other professional school personnel and community agencies, businesses, and organizations.

(iii) The program shall require demonstrated competence in:

(A) facilitating careers while including productive interactive relationships;

(B) understanding labor market and occupational information and trends using current resources;

(C) understanding and use of formal and informal career development assessments, and employability skills, with emphasis on relating appropriate ones to the population served;

(D) recognizing special needs of various groups and adapt services to meet their needs;

(E) understanding and following professional codes of ethics and current legislative regulations;

(F) understanding career development theories and models, and techniques as they apply to lifelong development;

(G) knowing job search strategies and placement techniques, especially working with specific groups;

(H) preparing and developing materials for training programs and presentations;

(I) understanding career development programs and their implementation, and working as a liaison in collaborative relationships;

(J) marketing and promoting career development programs with staff and supervisors;

(K) using career development computer applications; and

(L) accepting suggestions for performance improvement.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 6 Endorsement Areas Specific to Teachers of Students at Risk

The PTSB has approved standards for specialized endorsement areas for teachers of students identified as at-risk or enrolled in alternative local school district settings and teachers employed by Wyoming residential or institutional settings.

(a) At Risk/Alternative Teacher.

(i) Applicants shall meet the following requirements:

(A) hold a valid and current standard Educator License at the grade level in which the teacher is assigned within the alternative school setting;

(B) verify the applicant is assigned to teach in at least one content area in which the applicant is currently endorsed;

(C) verify employment by a school district and assigned to an alternative education, non-traditional, or at-risk youth program; and

(D) submit verification of a professional development plan that addresses the following:

(I) knowledge and skills in affective behaviors which should include goals setting, conflict resolution, communications, responsibility and self-esteem;

(II) ability to develop and remediate curriculum and concepts to meet individual student needs; and

(III) knowledge and skills in working with behavior management specific to the student population.

(b) Institutional Teacher.

(i) Applicants shall meet the following requirements:

(A) verify employment with a Wyoming institutional/private facility school; and

(B) submit verification of a professional development plan that addresses the following:

(I) working with students with disabilities or the development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEP);

(II) the ability to develop and remediate curriculum to meet individual student needs;

(III) communication and interpersonal skills specific to the student population and agency setting; and

(IV) utilizing behavior management specific to the student population and agency setting.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 7 Endorsement Areas Specific to Teachers of Dual Language Immersion Students

To earn an endorsement in dual language immersion, an applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(a) hold a valid and current standard educator license;

(b) hold an exception authorization for dual language immersion for three (3) years; and

(c) be employed as a teacher in a dual language immersion program in a Wyoming school district; or

(d) the applicant shall complete a program that shall require knowledge and demonstrated competence in the planning and presentation of instruction in a dual language immersion setting; and

(e) pass a PTSB-approved language exam, with a score of Advanced Low or better, in order to demonstrate proficiency in the target language. If the applicant's native language is not English, the target language is considered to be English.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 8 Endorsement Areas Specific to General Science

To earn an endorsement in general science, an applicant shall:

(a) hold a valid and current standard educator license;

(b) complete a program that requires broad and comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated competence in;

(i) the basic principles and techniques of biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space science;

(ii) using processes of science common to all scientific fields; and

(iii) knowledge of the history and philosophy of science and interrelationships among sciences.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 9 Endorsement Areas Specific to Hunter Education

To earn an endorsement in hunter education, an applicant shall:

(a) hold a valid and current standard Educator License, or Professional, Industry, Career (PIC) permit;

(b) submit documentation of meeting all requirements of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to provide hunter education instruction: and

(c) meet Wyoming Game and Fish Department requirements to maintain certification.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 10 Endorsement Areas Specific to Special Education Director

To earn an endorsement as a Special Education Director, an applicant shall:

(a) hold a valid and current standard educator license with the following endorsements:

(i) administrator (director, principal, superintendent); and

(ii) one of the following endorsements or licenses;

(A) exceptional generalist or specialist endorsement, or

(B) related services issued by PTSB; or

(C) a related services license issued through a professional licensing board; or

(b) hold a valid and current standard educator license with the following endorsement:

(i) administrator (director, principal, superintendent); and

(ii) completion of the following courses or their equivalent, at a minimum, from an accredited institution:

(A) teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities, or teaching students with severe to low incidence disabilities,

(B) special education law,

(C) assessment related to special education,

(D) positive behavior support and management,

(E) academic instruction in general education for students with disabilities, and

(F) a course related to transition services and planning for students with disabilities.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 11 Endorsement Areas Specific to Remote Schools

This endorsement is only for remote schools that serve students K-12. A remote school is defined as a school located approximately twenty (20) miles from the district central office, or located in a community where public services are not available. Public services are defined as grocery stores, medical services, and automobile maintenance.

(a) Remote Teacher - Elementary. Elementary teachers in a remote school may teach up to grade eight (8) with this endorsement.

(b) Remote Teacher - Secondary. Secondary teachers in a remote middle/junior/high school shall teach at least two-thirds (2/3) of their assigned duty in their area of endorsement(s), and are allowed to teach at least one-third (1/3) of their assigned duty outside of their endorsement area.

(c) Applicants shall meet the following requirements:

(A) hold a valid and current standard Educator License at the grade level in which the teacher is primarily assigned within the remote school setting;

(B) verify employment by a school district and assigned to a remote school location; and

(C) submit documentation that addresses the following:

(I) the educator's ability to develop and remediate curriculum and concepts to meet individual student needs at the various grade levels; and

(II) knowledge and skills in managing the various student populations.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 12 Innovative and Experimental Programs

Innovative and experimental programs in Wyoming institutions of higher learning for the preparation of educators may be submitted for approval. The following documentation is required:

(a) a clear statement explaining the reason for the request for approval of an experimental or innovative program including the following:

(i) purpose;

(ii) rationale;

(iii) program objectives including all required competencies;

(iv) description of how the graduates will meet the relevant endorsement area standards (e.g., curricula, internship, projects); and

(v) description of the assessment plan for candidates and the program, including timelines for data collection.

(b) institutions shall designate an appropriate division, school, college, or department to administer and act on all matters related to innovative and experimental programs.

(c) the innovative-experimental program shall include a timetable with:

(i) beginning and ending dates;

(ii) sequence of implementation activities; and

(iii) approximate dates for periodic reports to the appropriate institution officials and the PTSB.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 13 Limitations

Any endorsement issued by PTSB prior to the effective date of these rules shall remain valid as long as the License or Permit remains valid. A License or Permit which has been allowed to lapse must be reinstated as explained in Chapter 2, Section 5 of these rules and regulations.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.4.01262026 § 14 Incorporation by Reference

(a) For any code, standard, rule, or regulation incorporated by reference in these rules:

(i) PTSB has determined that incorporation of the full text in these rules would be cumbersome or inefficient given the length or nature of the rules;

(ii) the incorporation by reference does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter beyond the applicable date identified in subsection (b) of this section;

(iii) the incorporated code, standard, rule or regulation is maintained at 2001 Capitol Avenue, Suite 128, Cheyenne, WY 82002 and is available for public inspection and copying at cost at the same location; and

(iv) the incorporated code, standard, rule or regulation is available on the internet at http://wyomingptsb.com/home/rules-and-regulations/ptsb-endorsement-standards/.

(b) All standards incorporated by reference in Section 2(b) and Section 4 Table 1 are as follows:

(i) American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by ACTFL as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from ACTFL at the following location: https://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/caep/ACTFLCAEPStandards2013_v2015.pdf

(ii) American Library Association (ALA)/American Association of School Librarians (AASL), as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by ALA/AASL as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from ALA/AASL at the following location: https://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aasleducation/schoollibrary/2010_standards_with_rubrics.pdf

(iii) Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by AECT as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from AECT at the following location: https://www.aect.org/docs/AECTstandards2012.pdf

(iv) Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by CSTA as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from CSTA at the following location: https://csteachers.org/page/standards-for-cs-teachers.

(v) Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by CACREP as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from CACREP at the following location: https://www.cacrep.org/for-programs/2016-cacrep-standards/.

(vi) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by CEC as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from CEC at the following location: https://exceptionalchildren.org/special-education-preparation-standards.

(vii) International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading as existing on October 6, 2025 including amendments adopted by IDA as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from IDA at the following location: eida.org/knowledge-and-practices/.

(viii) International Literacy Association (ILA) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by ILA as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from ILA at the following location: https://www.literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/standards/standards-2017.

(ix) International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by ISTE as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from ISTE at the following location: https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-teachers.

(x) Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards as existing on June 26, 2023 including amendments adopted by the Council of Chief State School Officers as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained by CCSSO at the following location: https://ccsso.org/taxonomy/term/208.

(xi) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NAEYC as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NAEYC at the following location: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/professional-standards-competencies.

(xii) National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NASAD as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NASAD at the following location: https://nasad.arts-accredit.org/accreditation/standards-guidelines/

(xiii) National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NASP as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NASP at the following location: https://www.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/nasp-2020-professional-standards-adopted.

(xiv) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NASM as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NASM at the following location: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/accreditation/standards-guidelines/.

(xv) National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NCPEID/APENS as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NCPEID/APENS at the following location: https://www.ncpeid.org/apens-15-standards.

(xvi) National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NCSS as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NCSS at the following location: https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/teacherstandards.

(xvii) National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NCTE as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NCTE at the following location: http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Books/Sample/StandardsDoc.pdf?_ga=2.87295512.1681123740.1559336411-1028987841.1559336411.

(xviii) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NCTM as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NCTM at the following location: https://www.nctm.org/ncate/.

(xix) National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NPBEA at the following location: https://www.npbea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NELP-Building-Standards.pdf. https://www.npbea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NELP-DISTRICT-Standards.pdf.

(xx) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by NSTA as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from NSTA at the following location: https://www.nsta.org/nsta-standards-science-teacher-preparation.

(xxi) Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by SHAPE America as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from SHAPE America at the following locations: https://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/health/?hkey=6e00dd03-1a27-4f65-9066-157ce6013356 (Health); and https://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/?hkey=fdd39329-263e-4d63-83ee-bc39b64d119c (Physical Education).

(xxii) Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) as existing on February 1, 2023 including amendments adopted by TESOL as of that date. Copies of these standards can be obtained from TESOL at the following location: https://www.tesol.org/docs/default-source/books/2018-tesol-teacher-prep-standards-final.pdf?sfvrsn=4.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Chapter 5 Exception Authorizations (EA's)

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.5.01262026 § 1 Exception Authorization (EA) Requirements

Applicants for an exception authorization shall verify employment in a Wyoming school district and verify that the teaching assignment matches the endorsement in which the EA is being sought. An exception authorization is issued for up to one (1) year only, except for (c) and (f), and is non-renewable for (a), (c), (d) and (f) below. To be eligible for an EA, applicants shall meet the eligibility requirements for the options below.

(a) Applicants who meet all requirements for a Wyoming standard educator license except submission of the required passing test score shall submit:

(i) a complete exception authorization application; and

(ii) verification of a degree in education.

(b) Applicants who are assigned to teach in an area in which they are not currently endorsed but are seeking full licensure in that same endorsement area shall submit:

(i) a complete exception authorization application;

(ii) verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

(iii) proof of extensive training or experience related to the discipline in which licensure is being sought; and

(iv) a signed statement from the district superintendent verifying:

(A) a customary search has been conducted and no fully licensed and qualified educator is available;

(B) the applicant shall be supervised by a fully licensed educator; and

(C) the district accepts responsibility for ensuring the applicant completes all requirements and becomes eligible for full licensure.

(v) a second or third exception authorization may be issued with verification of the following:

(A) proof of substantial progress toward full licensure;

(B) a complete exception authorization application; and

(C) proof of continued employment in the same district in which the initial exception authorization was issued.

(c) Applicants who are assigned to teach outside of their endorsement area(s) due to unforeseen circumstances shall submit:

(i) current and valid Wyoming Educator license;

(ii) a complete exception authorization application;

(iii) a signed statement from the district superintendent verifying

the assignment is due to unforeseen circumstances; a formal written explanation of the unforeseen circumstances shall be included along with verification of customary search;

(iv) applicants who pass a PTSB-approved exam have demonstrated proficiency in the out-of-endorsement area, and may apply to add the endorsement to their current and valid Wyoming Educator license;

(v) this exception authorization is valid for two (2) years, is non-renewable, and no extensions will be granted; and

(vi) this exception authorization cannot be used to obtain licensure in elementary education or special education.

(d) Applicants who are hired by a local school district as an administrator, school counselor, school social worker, or any other related service position and who do not hold full licensure in the area employed shall submit:

(i) a complete exception authorization application;

(ii) verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

(iii) proof of extensive training or experience related to the discipline in which licensure is being sought;

(iv) verification of enrollment in an accredited program which can be completed in one year; and

(v) a signed statement from the district superintendent verifying:

(A) a customary search has been conducted and no fully licensed and qualified educator is available;

(B) the applicant will be supervised by a fully licensed educator.

(e) Applicants who are hired by a school district as a dual language immersion teacher who do not hold full licensure in the endorsement area employed shall:

(i) submit a complete exception authorization application;

(ii) submit a transcript evaluation documenting the educational background of the applicant;

(ii) submit a signed statement from the district superintendent verifying that the applicant's individualized professional development plan includes the following elements:

(A) a description of how the district will use an assigned mentor;

(B) the assessment and development of standards-based instruction and pedagogical practices and content knowledge specific to grade level placement; and

(C) practices to promote knowledge of language acquisition.

(iii) pass a PTSB-approved language exam in order to demonstrate proficiency in the target language. If the applicant's native language is not English, the target language is considered to be English; and

(iv) provide the following requirements for a second or third exception authorization:

(A) a complete exception authorization application;

(B) proof of continued employment in a dual language immersion assignment area in a district offering a dual language immersion program; and

(C) proof of substantial progress toward individualized professional development plan.

(f) Applicants who are hired by a school district and are enrolled in, or have completed, an alternative route program or pathway not associated with an institution of higher education shall submit:

(i) a complete exception authorization application;

(ii) verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

(iii) verification of enrollment in, or completion of, an alternative route program or pathway that, at a minimum, requires passage of subject area and pedagogy examinations;

(iv) verification of understanding that passage of a PTSB-approved exam will be required for full licensure;

(v) a signed statement from the district superintendent verifying:

(A) a customary search has been conducted and no fully licensed and qualified educator is available;

(B) the applicant shall be mentored and supervised by a fully licensed educator in the endorsement area being sought, if available;

(I) the mentorship shall last at least one (1) year including a minimum of twelve (12) meetings scheduled through the year between the mentor and mentee;

(II) the mentorship will include discussions and experiences including but not limited to:

(1.) teaching and learning;

(2.) building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;

(3.) classroom management and student discipline; and

(4.) professional and ethical standards and conduct; and

(C) the district accepts responsibility for ensuring the applicant completes all requirements to become eligible for full licensure;

(vi) this exception authorization is valid for two (2) years;

(vii) to apply for full licensure the applicant shall submit:

(A) a complete initial standard license application;

(B) verification of successful completion of all requirements of the alternative route program including results of subject area and pedagogy examinations, and including a PTSB-approved subject area exam.

(C) proof of continued employment in the same district in which the exception authorization was issued; and

(D) verification of successful completion of a supervised mentorship experience that covers the components of (v)(B) above with signatures from the mentor and mentee on an official report form.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.5.01262026 § 2 Employment changes

Applicants who change employment to another Wyoming school district shall submit:

(a) a complete exception authorization application;

(b) a signed statement from the new employing district superintendent verifying:

(i) a customary search has been conducted and no properly licensed and qualified educator is available;

(ii) the applicant shall be supervised by a fully licensed educator; and

(iii) the district accepts responsibility for ensuring the applicant completes all requirements to become eligible for full licensure.

History

• Effective 2026-01-26

Chapter 6 Permits

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.6.10152025 § 1 General Requirements

All provisions under Chapter 2 of these rules and regulations apply.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.6.10152025 § 2 Permits

An Educator Permit, granted for a specified period of time and function, shall indicate the grade level(s) and specialization area(s) appropriate to the applicant's preparation, training, and experience. Unless otherwise noted, Permits are issued for five (5) years and may be renewed by meeting standard renewal requirements (see Chapter 8 of these rules and regulations).

(a) Apprentice Permit. Issued for three (3) years and is renewable once. An applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(i) document employment as an apprentice in a school district that is recognized by the Wyoming Department of Education as a participating employer under the state's registered teacher apprenticeship program;

(ii) document enrollment in an educator preparation program that will lead to at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, and meet licensure requirements;

(iii) the apprentice shall be mentored and supervised by licensed educators on the staff of the employing district; and

(iv) the apprentice shall be eligible to substitute in the classroom for the mentor teacher for a limited duration during the apprenticeship.

(b) Athletic Coaching Permits. See Chapter 7, COACHING.

(c) Classroom Substitute Permit. An applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(i) possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate; and

(ii) complete a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours at an accredited institution of higher education; or

(iii) complete twenty-four (24) clock hours of in-service to assure competency in:

(A) age level communication skills;

(B) use and application of lesson plans;

(C) use of instructional technology;

(D) professional attitude, behaviors, and dispositions; and

(E) complete an additional thirty (30) clock hours of observation to qualify for a Classroom Substitute Permit at all grade levels; ten (10) clock hours of classroom observation at each level is required (elementary, junior high/middle, and high school).

(d) Consultant Specialist Permit. Issued for one (1) year. The following requirements must be met:

(i) the applicant shall complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education;

(ii) the applicant shall be highly and uniquely qualified for the educational position assigned to teach; and

(iii) the local school district shall request the issuance of the Permit.

(e) Domestic Teacher Exchange Permit. Issued for one (1) year. An applicant shall have training and experience and hold a current and valid teaching license from the originating state.

(f) Driver's Education Permit. Per W.S. 21-7-303 (c) an individual is eligible to teach driver's education in a Wyoming school district for three (3) years without an Educator License or Permit. Following the three (3) years of employment, an applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(i) verification of a current and valid Wyoming driver's license.

(ii) verification of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate, and

(iii) a passing score on a PTSB-approved exam.

(g) Educational Sign Language Interpreter (ESLI) Permit. All interpreters shall hold a Permit to function in a public school as an Educational Sign Language Interpreter. An applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(i) submit an Institutional Recommendation from an accredited institution of higher learning; or

(ii) document national certification; or

(iii) obtain a score of 3.5 or greater on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) in one of the following areas of sign language: American Sign Language (ASL), Manually-Coded English (MCE), or Pigdin Sign Language (PSE).

(h) Internship Permit. Issued for two (2) years and is nonrenewable. An applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(i) the applicant shall be enrolled in a professional education program at an accredited institution of higher education;

(ii) the internship shall be required for completion of the professional education program;

(iii) the applicant shall be supervised by a licensed educator on the staff of the cooperating district holding the same endorsement as the Internship Permit.

(i) Lifetime Substitute Permit for Retired Teachers.

(i) A Lifetime Substitute Permit may be issued to a previously licensed teacher who held a current and valid license at the time of retirement.

(ii) This Permit does not have to be renewed and does not require any additional credits but may be subject to discipline pursuant to Wyoming Statute 21-2-801 and Chapter 9 of these rules and regulations.

(j) Native Language Permit. This two (2) year Permit, which may be renewed, is granted in compliance with W.S.21-2-802 (a) (ii) (A) and is reserved solely for the Arapahoe and Shoshoni languages. An applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(i) document Tribal Council approval which determines the applicant's proficiency and capability for teaching the language, and

(ii) verify employment with a school district to teach the Arapahoe or Shoshoni Language.

(k) Professional, Industry, and Careers (PIC) Permit. This permit is issued to individuals who have professional or industry experience and are looking to become a licensed educator.

(i) An applicant for an Initial PIC Permit shall:

(A) hold an advanced degree of at least a Master's to be eligible for a PIC permit to teach in that discipline; or

(B) hold a bachelor's degree or higher if the permit is issued to teach in these disciplines:

(I) agriculture,

(II) business, or

(III) family and consumer science; or

(C) hold a high school diploma or its equivalent for industries and careers that do not require degrees;

(D) have a minimum of two (2) years' work experience in the past five years beyond any learning period recognized by the occupation; and

(E) hold a valid license or certification for the trade or occupation if required to practice;

(ii) All applicants must provide verification of employment for each field of occupational specialty for which the applicant is seeking a PIC permit; and

(iii) provide a plan for continued professional development.

(iv) Individuals who have held a valid PIC permit for at least ten (10) years, and who hold a bachelor's degree or higher, may apply for a Standard Educator License with appropriate endorsements by providing verification of continuous teaching employment for ten (10) years or more for each field of occupational specialty; or

(v) For those holding a valid PIC permit who have not completed at least ten (10) years of experience, and who wish to apply for a Standard Educator License, completion of the following courses or their equivalent, at a minimum, from an accredited institution is required:

(A) Foundations of development and learning, or a combination of introductory psychology and developmental psychology,

(B) Trends in career technical education,

(C) Introduction to special education, and

(D) Methods of instruction to include classroom management.

(l) Visiting Foreign Teacher Permit. Issued for three (3) years and is non- renewable. A visiting foreign teacher must be an experienced and certified/licensed teacher in the applicant's native country.

(i) Fluency. A visiting foreign teacher must be able to speak and write the English language fluently as demonstrated by a passing score on a PTSB- approved test of English proficiency.

History

• Effective 2025-10-15

Chapter 7 Coaching

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.7.05042022 § 1 Coaching Endorsements

Coaching endorsements are issued to holders of an Educator License. Applicants who do not hold an Educator License may apply for a Permit to coach. A Transitional Coaching Permit is issued to applicants who do not meet all requirements for a Coaching permit at the time of employment.

History

• Effective 2022-05-04

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.7.05042022 § 2 Limitations

Online courses will not be accepted to meet the requirements for 1st Aid, CPR, or Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. Hybrid courses that include a hands-on portion of training along with online instruction may be accepted.

History

• Effective 2022-05-04

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.7.05042022 § 3 Coaching Requirements Table Summary

The specific requirements for coaching endorsements and permits are listed in the following tables.

Table 1.

Requirements for a Wyoming Coaching Endorsement

for Licensed Educators

Only coaches with a current, valid Wyoming Educator License may apply for a Coaching Endorsement.

All others interested in coaching must apply for a Coaching Permit (see Table 2. below for requirements).

Validity Period coincides with the Educator License.

Coach

Current Wyoming Educator License

Current 1st Aid/CPR Training

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Foundations of Coaching

Two (2) Years of documented experience as Coach at the middle school or high school level

-or-

Theory of Coaching the Specific Sport

Note: Any educator who holds a Coaching endorsement in at least one sport is also eligible to be an Assistant Coach in any sport.

Table 2.

Requirements for a Wyoming Coaching Permit for Non-Licensed Educators

Issued for five (5) years. A Coaching Permit is for non-licensed individuals. Applicants who currently hold an Educator License must apply to add a Coaching Endorsement to their Educator License (see Table 1. above for requirements).

Coach

High School Diploma or GED

Current 1st Aid/CPR Training

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Foundations of Coaching

Two (2) Years of documented experience as a Coach at the middle school or high school level

-or-

Theory of Coaching the Specific Sport

Note: Any non-licensed educator who holds a Coaching permit in at least one sport is also eligible to be an Assistant Coach in any sport.

Table 3.

Requirements for a Wyoming Transitional Coaching Permit

Issued for three (3) years. A Transitional Coaching Permit is issued when a coaching applicant is unable to meet all of the requirements for a Coaching permit, but holds, or has been offered, a coaching position in a Wyoming School District.

Transitional Coach

High School Diploma or GED

Current 1st Aid/CPR Training

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Employment in a Wyoming School District

Table 4.

Requirements for a Wyoming Coaching Permit using Professional, Industry, and Career Experience (PIC Coach) for Non-Licensed Educators

Issued for three (3) years. A PIC Coach Permit is issued when a coaching applicant is able to demonstrate, through verifiable documentation, equivalency or competency for some of the requirements for a Coaching permit, and who holds, or has been offered, a coaching position in a Wyoming School District.

Professional, Industry, Career Experience Coach

High School Diploma or GED

Current 1st Aid/CPR Training

Foundations of Coaching

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries or verifiable equivalency

Proof of Collegiate or Professional athletic Experience, Professional License, or equivalency in lieu of Theory of Coaching the Specific Sport (must be at secondary grade level or higher)

Employment in a Wyoming School District

History

• Effective 2022-05-04

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.7.05042022 § 4 Renewal

See Chapter 8 for renewal requirements.

History

• Effective 2022-05-04

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.7.05042022 § 5 Adding Sports

Additional sports to be coached may be added to a license or permit by the completion of:

(a) Two (2) years of documented experience as an assistant coach in the specified sport, or

(b) Theory of coaching the specific sport.

History

• Effective 2022-05-04

Chapter 8 Renewal Requirements for Educator Licenses and Permits

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.8.05122010 Renewal Requirements for Educator Licenses and Permits

Chapter 8

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATOR LICENSES AND PERMITS

Section 1. Responsibility. Educator License and Permit holders must complete all renewal requirements and submit a complete application for renewal to the Professional Teaching Standards Board prior to the expiration date of the License or Permit being renewed.

Section 2. General Provisions. Educator License and Permit holders may apply for renewal of their currently held License and/or Permit up to six (6) months prior to the expiration date of that License or Permit. When application for renewal is initiated prior to the expiration date of the currently held License or Permit, the validity date of the License or Permit shall not change. The validity date shall begin upon expiration date of the current License or Permit.

Section 3. Renewal Requirements. Requirements vary and are specific to the particular License or Permit type issued. All renewal credits must be earned within the validity dates of the License or Permit. Renewal requirements are listed on the reverse side of the individual Educator License or Permit and in Section 6 of this chapter.

Section 4. Lapsed License or Permit. A License or Permit that was not renewed prior to its expiration date has lapsed and is deemed null or void. Applicants whose License has lapsed must apply for reinstatement per Chapter 2, Section 5.

Section 5. Professional Development. Professional development for renewal credit includes the following:

(a) College or University Credits. Graduate or undergraduate college or university credits from an accredited institution of higher education relevant to the endorsement area(s) of the License or Permit being renewed.

(b) Professional Teaching Standards Board Workshops. Pre-approved PTSB workshops which may be sponsored by a local district, school, or professional organization.

(c) National Board Certification. Contact hours obtained while working toward National Board Certification.

(d) Continuing Education Unit (CEUs). If licensed in Wyoming with the appropriate licensing agency, individuals may use CEUs to renew an Educator License or Permit. One (1) CEU credit (seven (7) clock hours) is equal to one-half (1/2) renewal credit. Courses that require less than 7 clock hours cannot be used toward renewal credit.

(e) Professional development that has not been pre-approved by PTSB may be considered for renewal credits if it is relevant to the endorsement area(s) of the License or Permit and meets PTSB approval requirements.

Section 6. Renewal Requirements for Educator Licenses and Permits.

(a) Educator License. Valid for up to five years. Five (5) semester hours of university/college credit and/or 75 contact hours are required to renew the Educator License. All endorsement areas on a License shall renew at the time the Educator License is renewed.

(b) Educator Permits. Validity periods and renewal requirements vary and are specific to the particular Permit type issued. Individual Permit requirements are listed on the reverse side of each Permit.

(c) Obsolete Licenses. Educators holding the following Licenses shall meet the renewal requirements in effect at the time of issuance. Requirements are as follows:

(i) Professional Teaching License. Valid for ten years. A combination of ten (10) semester hours of university/college credit and/or 150 contact hours are required to renew the Professional Teaching License.

(ii) Education Specialist License. Valid for five years. A combination of five (5) semester hours of university/college credit and/or 75 contact hours are required to renew the Education Specialist License.

(iii) Professional Education Specialist License. A combination of ten (10) semester hours of university/college credit and/or 150 contact hours are required to renew the Professional Education Specialist License.

History

• Effective 2010-05-12

Chapter 9 Due Process Procedures

Wyo. Code R. 019.0001.9.03212011 Due Process Procedures

Chapter 9

DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES

Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (Board) pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, W.S. 16-2-101, et.seq., and W.S. 21-2-802.

Section 2. Definitions. The definitions set forth in the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act are herein incorporated by reference.

Section 3. Application Review Process.

(a) Upon receipt of an application, the Director shall:

(i) approve the application if it is complete and the applicant meets all requirements;

(ii) request additional information from the applicant if incomplete;

(iii) forward the application to the Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Board for prosecution for review and potential referral to Application Review Committee (ARC) if the application raises a question as to whether denial may be appropriate under Section 3 (c).

(b) Incomplete Applications.

(i) An application is incomplete if it does not include:

(A) educational requirements;

(B) exam scores; or

(C) any other information requested on the application.

(ii) If the applicant fails to submit the requested additional materials within 30 days of the Director's request, the application shall be considered incomplete and shall be returned to the applicant with no License issued.

(iii) If the applicant submits additional materials the Director may either:

(A) approve the application if all requirements are met;

(B) deny, if after 30 days, requirements are not met;

(C) forward the application to the Assistant Attorney General for review and potential referral to ARC if the application raises questions as to whether denial under Section 3 (c) is appropriate.

(I) Applications are first forwarded to the Assistant Attorney General for cursory review. Upon Assistant Attorney General approval, applications are referred to ARC for review and recommendation.

(II) ARC reviews the application and recommends action.

(c) Denial of Applications

(i) Applications may be denied for the following reasons:

(A) lack of required education;

(B) conviction of a felony;

(C) false representation on the application.

(ii) If, after review, ARC recommends denial of an application a preliminary denial letter shall be sent to applicant. The letter shall:

(A) state the basis for the denial including relevant statutes and rules; and

(B) advise the applicant of the right to request reconsideration.

(iii) If the applicant fails to request reconsideration in writing within 30 days of receipt of the preliminary denial, the preliminary denial becomes final.

(iv) If the applicant requests reconsideration within 30 days, a reconsideration conference shall be held with ARC, the applicant, the Director, and the Assistant Attorney General.

(v) Following a reconsideration conference, ARC shall make a recommendation to either issue the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization applied for or deny the application.

(vi) If denied, the applicant must submit a written request for a hearing, within 30 days of the date of the denial letter.

(d) Hearings

(i) A hearing is a formal contested case hearing conducted pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, Wyo. Stat. Ann. 16-3-101 et seq., following the procedures in Sections 10 through 22 of this Chapter.

(ii) The hearing is to be conducted in the presence of a quorum of the board, with a hearing officer presiding.

(iii) Applicant has the burden of proving that he/she meets the requirements for the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization for which he/she has applied.

Section 4. Information and Complaint.

(a) Information. If any information concerning a possible violation of the Act or rules is received or obtained by a board member or members of the staff, the Board may, on its own motion, initiate proceedings under the Act and in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act. License, Permit, and Exception Authorization holders will be notified of the proceedings initiated under this section.

(b) Complaint. In order for persons or entities other than the Board to initiate a disciplinary action against a License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder, a written complaint shall be submitted to the Board office. Nothing in the section shall be construed to prohibit the Board or the Board's staff from filing a written complaint. The written complaint should provide the following information, as may be applicable:

(i) the name and address of the complainant;

(ii) the name, address, and telephone number of the district superintendent, chairman of the board of trustees, or anyone else designated to be the contact person for a district;

(iii) the name, address, and telephone number of the counsel who will represent the district, if any;

(iv) the name, address, and telephone number of the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder against whom the charges are made;

(A) the dates of his/her employment by a district, the positions held, and a copy of his/her contract;

(v) the statutory and regulatory grounds alleged to have been violated;

(vi) the specific conduct alleged to constitute the violation;

(vii) any disciplinary action taken by a district or a prior employer based on this or similar conduct;

(viii) any pending criminal charges or convictions entered and copies of any applicable indictment or information, verdict, judgment, and sentence, or other orders entered by the court;

(ix) the remedy being sought from the Professional Teaching Standards Board;

(x) the name, address, and telephone number of all anticipated witnesses as well as the probable subject matter of their testimony; and

(xi) the signature, address, and telephone numbers of the person or persons making the complaint.

Section 5. Review of Written Complaint.

(a) A written complaint shall be referred to the Investigation Committee (IC). If the IC recommends, the Board may hire an independent investigator to conduct the investigation. License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holders will be advised of the investigation, the names of the IC members, and the nature of the complaint.

(i) The IC members shall not take part in the consideration of any contested case.

(ii) Members of the IC shall not by this rule be barred from attending any disciplinary hearing.

Section 6. Investigations and Board Action. The IC shall investigate written complaints received by the Board requiring further investigation.

(a) Upon completion of the investigation, the IC shall:

(i) dismiss the complaint if it finds no evidence of incompetency, conviction of a felony after July 1, 1996, immorality and other reprehensible conduct, or gross neglect of duty; or

(ii) prepare an investigative report.

(b) The report shall include:

(A) the findings of the committee;

(B) recommended action; and

(C) any additional information that is relevant to the report.

(c) Upon completion of the investigation, the committee may:

(i) send the notice required by Section 8;

(ii) prepare and file formal petition and notice of hearing with the Board, setting the matter for a contested case hearing;

(A) recommend to the board that an advisory letter be issued to the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder;

(B) recommend to the Board an offer of conditional terms for settlement which may include educational courses;

(C) recommend to the Board that the complaint be dismissed.

(d) The Board may resolve a complaint at any time by:

(i) sending an advisory letter to the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder;

(ii) accepting a voluntary surrender of a License, Permit, or Exception Authorization;

(iii) accepting conditional terms for settlement;

(iv) dismissing the complaint.

Section 7. Actions Which May Result in Suspension or Revocation. A License, Permit, or Exception Authorization may be suspended or revoked for the reasons stated in W.S. 21-2-802. For purposes of these rules and for clarification of W.S. 21-2- 802 (c):

(a) Incompetency includes, but is not limited to:

(i) a judicial declaration of legal incompetence;

(ii) inability to teach suitably and adequately.

(b) Immorality includes, but is not limited to:

(i) committing or soliciting any sexual act with a student;

(ii) soliciting, encouraging, or consummating an inappropriate written, verbal, or physical relationship with a student.

(c) Reprehensible conduct includes, but is not limited to:

(i) committing any act of child abuse, including physical, sexual, or verbal abuse;

(ii) engaging in, encouraging, or supporting harassing or discriminatory behavior on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, family, social or cultural background, national origin, political or religious beliefs, or disability;

(iii) sharing confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, personal confidences, health and medical information, family status and/or income, assessment/testing results, unless disclosure is required or permitted by law;

(iv) violating other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy;

(v) providing false information and/or failing to provide all requested information on documents required by the Professional Teaching Standards Board when applying or renewing any License, Exception Authorization, or Permit;

(vi) misuse of public or school-related funds;

(vii) submitting fraudulent requests for reimbursement of expenses or pay;

(viii) co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal funds or checking accounts;

(ix) using school property without approval of the appropriate designated authority;

(x) having a License or Permit disciplined by other jurisdictions;

(xi) assisting a non-educator in the unauthorized practice of teaching;

(xii) failing to report knowledge of conduct which is incompetent, immoral, or reprehensible as defined by these rules, or which demonstrates gross neglect of duty.

(d) Gross neglect of duty includes, but is not limited to:

(i) unreasonably denying students access to varying points of view, or suppressing or distorting subject matter to promote personal bias;

(ii) failing to fulfill professional development requirements;

(e) Being on school premises and/or at a school sponsored activity involving students while under the influence of alcohol, or possessing, using, or consuming illegal or unauthorized drugs;

(f) Breach of contract.

(e) A certified copy of a judgment and sentence or other court order establishing conviction of a felony shall be conclusive proof of the felony conviction.

Section 8. Service of Notice and Opportunity to Show Compliance.

(a) Prior to commencement of a formal hearing, the Board shall give notice by mail to the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder of the facts or conduct which warrant intended action. The notice shall give the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder an opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for retention of the License or Permit within twenty (20) days of mailing of the notice. Such notice shall be sent to the individual's last known address both by certified mail with return receipt requested and by first class mail.

Section 9. Formal Hearing Procedures.

(a) Formal proceedings for a hearing before the board regarding action against a License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder shall be commenced by petition and notice of hearing issued by the Board, served in person, or by both certified mail and first class mail sent to the address last known by the Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the date set for the hearing. The petition and notice shall contain at least:

(i) the name and address of the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder;

(ii) a statement, in ordinary and concise language, of the nature of the complaint filed with the Board and the facts upon which the complaint is based, as well as the specific statutory provision(s) or the Board rules and regulations involved;

(iii) the time, place, and nature of the hearing;

(iv) a statement the hearing is being held pursuant to the Board's authority under W.S. 21-2-802.

(b) The License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder shall file an Answer or Notice of Appearance, which must be received by the Board at least three (3) working days prior to the date set for hearing in the matter or the holder will be in default.

Section 10. Docket.

(a) When formal proceedings are initiated, the case shall be assigned a number and entered upon a docket provided for such purpose.

(b) There shall be established a separate file for each docketed case, in which shall be systematically placed all papers, pleadings, documents, transcripts, evidence, and exhibits pertaining thereto, and all such items shall be noted with the docket number assigned and the date of filing.

Section 11. Continuance. For good cause shown, extension and continuance may be granted or denied at the discretion of the Board or its chairperson or the hearing officer.

Section 12. Default. The Board may enter an order based on the allegations in a petition or denial letter in a case where the License, Permit, or Exception Authorization holder has not answered or appeared in writing three (3) days before the hearing, or in a case where the License, Permit, Exception Authorization holder or applicant or his/her representative did not appear at a scheduled hearing for which they were provided notice.

Section 13. Hearing Officer. The Board may appoint a hearing officer to take evidence at the hearing. The Chairperson or a Board member may serve as the hearing officer.

Section 14. Discovery. In all formal proceedings before the Board, discovery shall be afforded in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

Section 15. Subpoenas.

(a) A Board member or its hearing officer may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents and other evidence and shall have the power to administer oaths.

(b) Service of a subpoena must be made at the expense of the party applying for it and shall be made in the manner provided by law for service of subpoenas in civil actions.

Section 16. Witnesses.

(a) All persons testifying at any hearing before the Board shall stand and be administered a standard oath or affirmation.

(b) No testimony will be received from a witness except under oath or affirmation.

(c) The party calling a witness shall bear the costs associated with the witness's appearance.

(d) The Board and hearing officer retain the right and shall have an opportunity to examine any witness upon the conclusion of all testimony offered by a particular witness.

Section 17. Representation.

(a) Any License, Permit, Exception Authorization holder or applicant may represent him/herself or be represented by counsel, provided that such counsel is licensed to practice law in the State of Wyoming, or is associated at the hearing with one or more attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Wyoming.

(b) In any case before the Board, an appearance in person or the filing of an answer or other pleading shall constitute an appearance of record by an attorney.

(c) Any request for withdrawal from representation by an attorney shall be submitted to the Board in writing.

(d) A representative of the Attorney General's office may present all matters in a contested case on behalf of the IC or ARC.

Section 18. Prehearing Conference.

(a) At a time on or before the day of any hearing, the hearing officer may direct the parties to appear before the Board to consider:

(i) the simplification of the issues;

(ii) the necessity or desirability of amending the pleadings;

(iii) the possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents to avoid unnecessary proof;

(iv) formulating procedures to govern the hearing; or

(v) such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the case.

(b) Such conferences shall be conducted informally. An order will be prepared which recites the actions taken at the conference, amendments allowed,

agreements of the parties and limitations of the issues to those not previously disposed of by admission or agreements of counsel and the parties.

Section 19. Order of Procedure at Hearing. The following activities will occur in substantially the following order during the hearing:

(a) opening announcements are made by the hearing officer, including case name and docket number, the issue(s) to be considered, parties and counsel present, and subpoenas issued;

(b) witnesses should be identified and sworn;

(c) opening statements may be made at the discretion of the hearing officer. In cases of License denial, the applicant should go first. In disciplinary cases, the school district or IC should go first;

(d) presentation of Evidence. The order listed above will be followed with each party, the hearing officer and the Board having the opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses. Rebuttal evidence may be presented;

(e) exhibits offered in evidence by the applicant or License, Permit, Exception Authorization holder will be marked with the letters of the alphabet. Those offered by the school district or IC will be marked numerically;

(f) closing arguments may be made at the discretion of the hearing officer. Time may be limited, the order of presentation is as above, and brief rebuttal time may be allowed. The hearing and the evidence are then closed, unless for good cause shown the hearing officer reopens them.

Section 20. Decisions.

(a) Proposed Decisions:

(i) At the discretion and direction of the Board, the parties may file proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order after the hearing and before the deadline announced in the hearing's closing announcements.

(ii) At the discretion and direction of the Board, the hearing officer shall file proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order.

(b) Final Decisions. Proposed decisions will be given consideration but are not binding upon the Board. All final decisions will be issued by the Board and be based exclusively upon the evidence in the record and matters officially noticed. All final decisions issued by the Board will be served to all parties by certified mail with return receipt requested.

Section 21. Judicial Review. Judicial Review of the Board decision may be taken to the district court having jurisdiction and proper venue in accordance with applicable statutes and the Wyoming Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Section 22. Transcript in Case of Judicial Review. In the case of a petition for judicial review to the district court, the petitioner shall either pay and arrange for the transcript of the testimony or reimburse the Board for the cost of the transcript if previously prepared at Board expense.

History

• Effective 2011-03-21