2021 Educator License Renewals
License Level I
For educators renewing a three-year 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.
License Level II
For educators renewing a seven-year Level II license, each endorsement is required to have nine credits (or 135 hours) of new professional learning. At least three credits (or 45 hours) of new learning must apply directly to the knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement to be renewed.
The remaining six credits need to fall within the Core Teaching and Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators.
For educators renewing a five-year 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 four credits need to fall within the Core Teaching and Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators.
Resources for Renewing Your License
- Renewing via your L/RSB Tutorial
- Renewing via the Agency Tutorial
- Renewing your Level I License via your L/RSB Flowchart
- Renewing your Level II License via your L/RSB Flowchart
- Criminal Record Check Process for Educators Renewing Through L/RSB
- Criminal Record Check Process for Educators Renewing Through the AOE
- Renew your Retired License
- Renew your SLP License
Professional Learning
- Help Guide: Upload Professional Learning
- Professional Learning Activities that meet requirements
- Core Teaching and Leadership Standards for Vermont Educators
- Knowledge and Performance Standards
- Professional Learning Guidelines for Teachers
- Professional Learning Guidelines for Administrators
Additional Information
- Criminal Record Check Instructions
- Fees for Licensure
- Vermont Relicensing Process: Handbook
- Guidelines: "Official Transcript"
Contact Information
Provisional and Emergency Licenses: Lisa.pierson@vermont.gov
Provisional and Emergency Licenses: Ronald.Ryan@vermont.gov
Transcript Review: Catherine.wilkins@vermont.gov
Peer Review: Andrew.prowten@vermont.gov
Initial Licenses: josh.mccormick@vermont.gov
Renewals through a Local or Regional Standards Board, Retired Licenses: Deborah.giles@vermont.gov
ROPA: ellen.cairns@vermont.gov
Technical assistance or VSBPE: Amy.Scalabrini@vermont.gov
General license renewals or all other inquiries: aoe.licensinginfo@vermont.gov
