Vermont Initial Teaching Certification
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Initial Vermont Teaching Certification:

• Vermont Level 1 Teaching Certification


The Level 1 Teaching Certification is the credential issued to applicants who have completed a Vermont teacher certification program.


• Step 1:
  
  
  Request information from accredited institutions regarding Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs. Teacher Preparation Programs.


• University of Phoenix
• Capella University
• Ashford University
• Walden University


• Step 2:
  
  
  You will need to download and complete the Initial Vermont Teaching Certification application.


• Step 3:
  
  
  Complete the attached "Oath" and have notarized.


• Step 4:
  
  
  Have a current resume of your previous work experience and educational history attached with your application packet.


• Step 5:
  Complete the Child Support, Tax and UCC Statement (complete regardless of whether you have children or not)


• Step 6:
  Provide a copy of your Praxis I and Praxis II test scores. Find out what scores are expected of you for your subject endorsement(s) from the Vermont Department of Education Website.


• Step 7:
  Provide Official Transcripts of all previously completed coursework. Copies will not be completed. Attached unopened, sealed envelopes included within your application packet.


• Step 8:
  Complete a Criminal Record Check.
  
  Either complete the Livescan Fingerprint Check and enclose the receipt within your application packet or go to your local police department and obtain "FD-258" fingerprint cards to be sent back to the Vermont Department of Education.
  
  Attach a check or money order in the amount of $24 made payable to the "Vermont Department of Public Safety"


• Step 9:
  Provide the Vermont Level I Certification application processing fee of $140 in the form of check or money order made payable to the "Vermont Deparment of Education - Licensing Office"


Have materials sent to this address:
Office of Educator Licensing and Professional Standards
Vermont Department of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05620-2501

Or contact the Vermont Licensing Office by phone at (802) 828-2445


• Step 10:
  
  
  Sit Back and Relax!

• Vermont Alternative Teaching Certification


The alternative certification option in Vermont allows the teacher candidate to enter the classroom prior to the completion of a teacher education program.

The Vermont alternative licensing program is also referred to as the "Licensed by Evaluation" process or the "Vermont Peer Review"

For information about how to enter the Peer Review program, call the Peer Review Assistant at (802) 828-0449 or call the Licensing Help Line at (802) 828-2445

Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.

Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below.