Vermont

• Level I license renewal requires (3) PD credits, or 45 hours, for each endorsement area.
  • At least (1) credit (15 hours) must be correlated to knowledge and performance area.
  • (2) credits need to be related to the Core Teaching & Leadership Standards, as described by Vermont Agency of Education.
• To renew a seven-year Level II license, each endorsement needs (9) PD credits. (135 hours)
  • (3) credits must correlate to knowledge and performance area of the endorsement.
  • (6) credits must correlate to the Core Teaching & Leadership Standards.
• To renew a five-year Level II license, each endorsement needs (6) PD credits. (90 hours)
  • (2) credits must correlate to knowledge and performance area of the endorsement.
  • (4) credits must correlate to the Core Teaching & Leadership Standards.
• Many districts accept Professional Development Hours for salary advancement. Be sure to select the appropriate documentation, either certificate of completion or an official university transcript, to meet your academic goal.
• Please check with your individual district for approval prior to course registration, as district and state education requirements are subject to change.

*Please note this information is intended as a reference for informational use, it is the responsibility of the participant to ensure professional development, certification renewal, and salary advancement requirements. Please check with your individual district and state education department. *