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		EDUCATOR LICENSING: APPLICATION INFORMATION & FORMS: RENEWING A LEVEL I LICENSE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT'S LICENSING OFFICE (Updated 12/15/11)     OVERVIEW       The information on this page applies ONLY to educators licensed with a Level I endorsement and who are currently NOT working in a public school or school served by a local standards board (LSB) or regional standards board (RSB). To renew a Level I license, you are required to document three (3) professional development credits/endorsement. All three (3) credits must apply directly to the performance and knowledge standards of your endorsement. NOTE 1: If you are an educator currently working in a Vermont public school district or a school served by an LSB or RSB, you cannot renew your license using the forms on this page. You are required to renew your license/endorsement through your LSB/RSB. NOTE 2: Provisional and emergency licenses are temporary licenses that cannot be renewed.     PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS & MATERIALS: LEVEL I       Use the following instructions, forms and resources to develop your renewal packet:       Instructions & Forms       Professional Development Verification Worksheet Three (3) professional development credits are required for each Level I endorsement. You will need to complete a separate verification worksheet for each endorsement due for renewal. Download the worksheet (in one of the following formats) and a list of qualifying activities: Verification Worksheet PDF Download this version to complete the form by hand or on a typewriter. Verification Worksheet RTF Download this version to provide information using your word-processing application. Activities That Qualify for Professional Development Credit PDF Policy H4 details the professional development requirements for relicensure or reinstatement of a lapsed license.   Notification of Name/Address Change PDF Please use this form to notify the licensing office if your name or address has changed.       References & Resources       Performance and Knowledge Standards of Your Endorsement Level I endorsements need to have all (3) of their professional development activities fall within the specific knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement to be renewed. Professional Development Resources and Information Use this link to view information on available resources for professional development. Vermont Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities If you are not currently in a classroom, use this link to examine the document that is being used in curriculum development throughout Vermont.     CHECKLIST FOR LEVEL I RENEWAL       BEFORE you submit your material for renewal, don’t forget to include: Your completed Professional Development Verification Worksheet Artifacts (copies are fine) documenting your professional development Your signed renewal form The pink statement regarding child support, tax and UCC Orange return postcard (NOTE: This postcard will be returned to you indicating the date your materials were received here at the department. DO NOT DISCARD THIS DOCUMENT; IT IS PROOF THAT THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED YOUR MATERIALS.) Level I renewal fee of $120 made out to: "VT DOE-Licensing"     CONTACT INFORMATION       For questions or additional information about the re-licensing process through the department's licensing office, contact Marta Cambra at (802) 828-6543 or marta.cambra@state.vt.us.             Application Information & Forms: Initial Application | Reciprocity Renewal Replacement Forms (General Forms) Level I License Renewal Through Department Licensing Office Level II License Renewal Through Department Licensing Office Reinstatement of an Educator License Transcript Review | Retired Educator License National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Other Licensing Information: Contact Us | Application Forms | Temporary Licenses | Educator Testing Alternate Licensing | Regulations & Endorsements Approved Educator Preparation Programs HQT Requirements | SLP Licensure National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Disciplinary Actions Educator Licensing Educator Licensing | Professional Standards | Professional Development PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the icon below. View Acrobat tips and information.
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