Certified Educators

Before becoming a teacher-of-record, teacher candidates must demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for effective classroom practice. Licensure provides the professional and public assurance that educators have met state teaching standards and have demonstrated their readiness to teach and improve student learning. Vermont-NEA's GrowVT-Ed Program supports teachers who are seeking Level I certification through the Vermont Agency of Education's Peer Review Program. Additionally, Vermont-NEA is teaming with districts in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont to offer the first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program in Vermont.

National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvements in schools nationwide (www.nbpts.org). Vermont-NEA provides candidate support for initial licensure and maintenance of certification (MOC).

GrowVT-Ed, Vermont-NEA's Peer Review Support Program, is a union-led program supporting teachers and aspiring educators who are seeking Vermont Licensure through Vermont's Alternative Route to Certification, The Vermont Peer Review Program. You can visit the GrowVT-Ed Website at www.growvted.org.