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EDUCATOR LICENSING:
APPLICATION INFORMATION & FORMS:
RETIRED EDUCATOR LICENSE INFORMATION
(Added 1/9/12)

   
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The information on this page pertains to educators who currently hold or who are considering applying for a Vermont Retired Educator License. In April of 2008, the regulations governing the licensing of educators underwent several updates. One of the changes/updates impacted the Retired Educator’s License (Section 5424).

   
RETIRED EDUCATOR LICENSE INFORMATION
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Retired Educator License Renewal Instructions PDF
This document provides information on how to renew a Retired Educator License and instructions for completing each of the forms.

Current Holder of a Vermont Retired Educator License Memo PDF
View a department memo dated February 23, 2010, that outlines changes to the regulations that were effective April 1, 2008.

Retired Educator License Requirements
In order to apply for the Retired Educator License, the following requirements must be met:

  • Hold a valid Level II License
  • Have 15 years licensed experience
  • Have withdrawn from active service or will withdraw from active service within six months
  • Are receiving or will receive within six months any Educators’ Retirement Allowance
  • Completed 3 professional development credits (45 hours), in each endorsement area, within 3 years of application

Regulation 5424 – Retired Educator License PDF
NOTE: This link will open to the appropriate section in the complete regulations document. If your particular browser does not support this function, access regulation 5424 using the bookmark provided in the lefthand column within the PDF or go to page 16 of the document.

Vermont Retired Educator License Application
The application for a Vermont Retired Educator License is NOT available for download. If interested, contact the Educator Licensing Office at (802) 828-2445 or e-mail
doe-licensinginfo@state.vt.us.

Knowledge and Performance Standards of Your Endorsement
Educators who meet the requirements to apply for a Retired Educator License or retired educators renewing their Retired Educator License need to have one (1) credit/15 hours of the required three (3) credits/45 hours of professional development align with the specific knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement(s) being applied for or renewed.
Use this link to access the "endoresements" Web page.

   
CONTACT INFORMATION
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  For more information about the retired educator license process, contact Deborah Giles at (802) 828-1370 or deborah.giles@state.vt.us.
   
   

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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
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| Regulations & Endorsements
Approved Educator Preparation Programs
HQT Requirements | SLP Licensure
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