Teacher Licensing Pathways
Vermont Teacher Pathways and Licensing Requirements
Becoming a teacher in a Vermont public school requires a teaching license issued by the Vermont Agency of Education (VT-AOE). The Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE) issues the rules governing teaching licensure in our state.
A license has two parts:
The license itself, which makes you a professional teacher.
The endorsement(s), or areas of specialization you can teach (for example middle school science, or K-12 Art).
Grow VT-ED Peer Review Portfolio Pathway
The Grow VT-ED Academy provides support for those on emergency or provisional licenses to achieve their level one educators license through the the peer review portfolio process
If you are interested in joining or learning more about GrowVT-Ed, schedule a meeting with Juliette Longchamp.
You can sign up for GrowVT-ED here. Castleton Registration will happen in October.
Educator Preparation Programs in Higher Education
Interested in post-secondary opportunities in Vermont to pursue a career in education? Click the logo to look at each education program.
Financial Supports
Funding for higher education and non-degree programs can often be the most challenging aspect to pursuing a career in education. Thankfully, there are a wide range of resources available to those interested in becoming a teacher. We have compiled some information to assist you in identifying which resources may be best suited for your particular pathway.
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation * provides a number of avenues that support post-secondary learning and some specific to careers in education.
Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program: Full tuition up to $16,280. This award can be used to pay for tuition, fees, room, board, and the cost of books and supplies.
Grants: Free aid that doesn’t need to be paid back.
*Unfortunately, the State of Vermont is not currently funding this program.
