EDUCATOR LICENSING:
LICENSING RULES & ENDORSEMENT AREAS
PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY
(VERMONT STANDARDS BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS)
(Updated 2/27/13)

The VSBPE takes seriously its charge to create rules that govern the training, licensing and professional standards of teachers and administrators. The proposed rule revisions support the VSBPE’s mission in several ways. Specifically, the VSBPE is:

• Replacing the Five Standards and 16 Principles with nationally recognized standards for teaching that are reflective of current best practice in the field. (5235.1 – 5236.16
  
  
• Raising standards for Vermont administrators by adopting nationally recognized standards that are research-based, by adopting an internship requirement, and by adopting three pathways to licensure where aspiring administrators demonstrate that they meet the standards. (5233.2, 5246.1, 5333)
  
  
• Adapting to current practices in the field by adopting two new endorsement areas; dropping one endorsement area; dropping one temporary license; changing the name of one endorsement; and revising the authorizing statement of four endorsements. (5242, 5243, 5421, 5445)
  
  
• Clarifying several components of the program approval process for preparation programs and the licensing process while making technical corrections. (Misc.)
  
  
• Clarifying public disclosure of reprimands. (5713, 5715, 5840)

The vast majority of rule changes proposed here will have no economic impact. It is unclear what economic impact the rules specific to the two new endorsement areas, and to the internship for aspiring administrators, will have. The new endorsement areas may require educators to complete coursework to qualify for licensure, and the educators themselves will benefit from better preparation. Given the flexibility of the rules, it is difficult to estimate the costs. To aspiring leaders in satisfying the internship requirement (e.g. candidates may complete an internship while employed on a provisional), there will also be variable costs, as there are now, associated with the different pathways to licensure. The benefit to aspiring leaders is that such educators will be better prepared to lead Vermont schools. Districts too may save money from costs associated with high turnover of educators in schools in the future.

The Standards Board is looking for public comment on the annotated rules.

• Download a Copy of the Annotated Rules PDF

Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators, Licensing Rules Public Hearing Dates:

April 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Vermont Agency of Education Offices
The Hub Conference Room
1311 US Route 302
Berlin, VT 05602

April 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Vermont Agency of Education Offices
The Hub Conference Room
1311 US Route 302
Berlin, VT 05602

Feedback may be submitted via survey monkey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VSBPE

Or via email to:

Rebecca Otis at Rebecca.Otis@state.vt.us

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