Wyoming may issue a one year Exception Authorization to applicants who are not eligible for a Standard Teaching License. Applicants must meet the following requirements to obtain an Exception Authorization:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in the area in which you are applying to teach.
2. Have been hired by an accredited school district or school in Wyoming.
3. The district must show evidence that they have searched for and have been unable to hire a qualified, fully certified person.
4. The applicant must provide documentation of how they will be working toward full licensure during this one year; and how they will obtain full certification within three years.

A second year of an Exception Authorization may be issued if the applicant demonstrates significant progress toward full licensure. A total of three (3) Exception Authorizations may be issued. Significant progress toward full licensure must be demonstrated each year.

Additional requirements for an Exception Authorization are clearly stated on the Exception Authorization Application on our Applications page.