Renew a Teaching License in VT
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How do I keep and renew a teaching license in Vermont?
Teachers in Vermont can renew their license using the Online Licensing System for Educators portal.
What state requirements does a teacher in VT need to meet for renewal or reinstatement?
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For educators renewing a Level I license, each endorsement is required to have three credits (or 45 hours) of new professional learning. At least one credit (or 15 hours) of new learning must apply directly to the knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement to be renewed. The remaining two credits need to fall within the Core Teaching and Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators.
If there is a time lapse of ten or more years since the educator’s last renewal of a Vermont Educator’s License, an educator must been the following requirements:
6 credits or 90 hours of professional learning in the endorsement area recommended for licensure. 2 credits or 30 hours must align with the content and knowledge standards of the endorsement.
For educators renewing a Level II license, each endorsement is required to have six credits (or 90 hours) of new professional learning. At least two credits (or 30 hours) of new learning must apply directly to the knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement to be renewed. The remaining credits must fall within the Core Teaching and Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators.
Educators who wish to renew a Retired License must have documentation of 3 credits or 45 hours per endorsement of professional learning within the last three years of the licensing cycle (for reinstatements – the three years preceding the reinstatement application). 1 credit or 15 hours shall address the specific knowledge and performance standards of the renewing endorsement(s). The
remaining hours of professional learning must align with the Core Teaching or Leadership Standards.
How do I apply for a Retired Educator License in VT?
Educators who currently hold a valid Level II endorsement may apply for a Retired Educator License if the educator has documentation of at least three 3 credits or 45 hours of professional learning per endorsement completed within the three years preceding the Retired Educator Application. At least 1 credit or 15 hours must address the specific knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement(s). The remaining hours of professional learning must align with the Core Teaching or Leadership Standards.
How do I get free PD hours for teachers in Vermont?
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How do I contact the VT Agency of Education?
Contact the Vermont Agency of Education
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
(802) 828-1130
Disclaimer: Please ensure the information and courses meet requirements for your teaching certificate and circumstances and align with what your state Department of Education requires. The new continuing education information and courses listed on this page are current as of March 27th, 2025 to meet the best information available. State licensing requirements and school district approval processes may change and it is your responsibility as a licensed or certified teacher to know your state certification renewal requirements and the process for submission and approval of all professional and staff development hours for renewing a license, licensing and certificate renewal and expired or lapsed certification. Professional Learning Board can not guarantee acceptance by your school, district, state Department of Education or licensing authority.
