EDUCATOR LICENSING

The Vermont Agency of Education's Licensing Office administers regulations and procedures. These procedures have been established to evaluate the credentials of prospective educators and to ensure that they meet specified preparation standards and requirements. Regulations and procedures are established by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Vermont's regulations governing educator preparation and licensing require professional employees of all public elementary, middle and secondary schools to hold state licensure appropriate for their assignment(s).

• Licensure Information, Forms & Materials
  • Links to Application Forms & Instructions for Initial Licensure, Reinstatement, Renewals, Transcript Review & Retired Educator License Information
  • Alternative Route to Licensure (Peer Review)
  • Information on Testing
  • Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists (SLP)
  • Temporary Licenses
• Resources for Licensing & Professional Standards
  • Regulations & Endorsements
    • Code of Professional Ethics and Rules of Professional Conduct for Vermont Educators (Rule 5500)
  • Approved Educator Endorsement Codes
  • Vermont Programs Approved for the Preparation of Educators
  • Five Standards & 16 Principles
• Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) Requirements & Information
• Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE)
  Includes information about Results-Oriented Program Approval (ROPA) and guidelines for the Level I Licensure Portfolio
  • Regional Standards Boards (RSBs) & Local Standards Boards (R/LSBs)
• Disciplinary Actions Against Licensed Vermont Educators
• Educator Employment Opportunities
  • Designated Vermont Teacher Shortage Areas

Those interested in licensing information may contact the Licensing Office by phone or e-mail. The Licensing Office receives its highest volume of requests for application materials and other information from late spring through mid-autumn (May to October). Although every attempt is made to answer all requests as quickly as possible, during this time, requests received by e-mail often receive the quickest response. If you plan on delivering materials in person, please see the information below.

E-mail: AOE.LicensingInfo@state.vt.us
The licensing office accepts requests for information via e-mail to AOE.LicensingInfo@state.vt.us. E-mails must include a full name, complete mailing address, and telephone number with area code. The Licensing Office is now accepting electronic transcripts. If you would like to send your transcripts electronically please send them to: AOE.LicensingInfo@state.vt.us. Only transcripts sent to this email address will be accepted.

Phone: (802) 828-2445
The main phone number for the Licensing Office is (802) 828-2445. This number is answered by a member of the licensing staff between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

FAX: (802) 828-5107
For the foreseeable future, use this number to FAX copies of licensing related documents to the agency.

NOTE: If you plan to deliver your licensing materials in person, please be aware that Educator Licensing is no longer physically located at 120 State Street, Montpelier. The licensing office is located at 1311 U.S. Route 302, Berlin, in the large building between Burger King and the Vermont Steak House on the Barre-Montpelier Road. The front entrance to agency spaces is located slightly left of center and is distinguished by a double door. The phone number, e-mail and mailing address have not changed. Please note the number for faxing documents to the licensing office above.

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