An Exception Authorization is an official "Letter of Authorization" issued strictly in emergency situations to individuals who, due to extenuating circumstances, have not met all requirements for full licensure. It is valid for one year and allows the applicant to teach in a Wyoming school district while he/she completes the requirements needed to obtain full licensure. 

Applicants must meet very specific requirements in order to be eligible for an Exception Authorization.  In addition, an EA is valid ONLY for the specific job position for which the applicant originally applied for when requesting the Exception.  It is not transferable to any other job position or any other district.

Applicants may be issued an Exception Authorization, under the following circumstances ONLY:

• Elementary Education or Social Studies Composite teachers who have not yet taken the required Praxis II exam for Initial Licensure.
• Out-of-state applicants who have not taught at least 3 out of the last 6 years under their current out-of-state license, or did not complete an approved teaching program through an accredited university or college for their teaching endorsement.
• Applicants who, due to unforeseen circumstances, did not met all of their renewal requirements. Teachers who have been assigned to teach one or two classes outside of their endorsement area.  

For complete details on the requirements and limitations on the Exception Authorization, please download and review the Exception Authorization Application Packet.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE!! Applicants who are granted an Exception Authorization will be responsible for following through with the application process by completing all requirements under their specific Exception type AND submitting a complete Initial, Reinstatement, Renewal, or Add Endorsement application packet, with the appropriate fee, prior to the expiration of their Exception Authorization.