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EDUCATOR
LICENSING:
RECIPROCITY:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
(Updated 2/21/06)
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OVERVIEW
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Though the term “reciprocity” is used widely across the country, the true meaning of the term is often overlooked. Reciprocity is a system whereby a recommendation for licensure from a state-approved education training program at an accredited college or university is recognized in another state. The reciprocity is governed by the Interstate Agreement developed by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC).
Reciprocity is
frequently misunderstood.
- Reciprocity does
not guarantee that a license in one state can be "traded in" for a license
in another state.
- Reciprocity does
not guarantee that an educator license from one state is recognized by another state.
- Decisions of licensure through reciprocity vary from state to state and are not governed by the Interstate Agreement. An educator should contact the licensing office for up-to-date licensure testing requirements.
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT RECIPROCITY
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What
does it mean to "apply under the rules of reciprocity"? |
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Licensing regulations
allow the Licensing Office to review the credentials
of applicants from other states/countries under these conditions:
- If the candidate
has graduated from a state-approved educator preparation program in another state
and received a recommendation for licensure from that institution for that state.
Or
- If a candidate has
a current, comparable license (teacher, or administrator) from a state with which
Vermont has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement provided the candidate can
demonstrate at least 3 years of successful work in a school within the past 7 years in the licensure endorsement or subject area. Those who do not meet this condition
can obtain licensure through Vermont’s Alternative Route: The Peer Review process.
This new rule includes
candidates who have been issued licenses in foreign countries. These candidates must
also demonstrate they meet the equivalent degree requirements specified in the endorsement
competencies via an official document credentialing organization. Please contact
the Licensing Office for more information if you obtained your education or educator
license in a foreign country.
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What
is NASDTEC? |
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The National Association
of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) was organized
in 1928 to facilitate educator licensing from state to state, and to encourage communication
between state educator licensing offices, federal agencies, national organizations,
and professional educators. Learn more about NASDTEC. |
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What
is the Interstate Agreement? |
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The Interstate Agreement
was originally developed by NASDTEC to assist teachers and other educators who completed
state approved teacher education programs to obtain an educator license in another
state. This Agreement represents the conditions under which interstate reciprocity
will occur between member states. Not all states have signed the Agreement, and not
all states participate in all educator categories. Learn more about the NASDTEC Interstate
Agreement. |
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What
states do not participate in the Interstate Agreement? (Updated 2/21/06) |
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Two states do not participate
in the Interstate Agreement and, consequently, do not have reciprocity with Vermont.
Those states are Iowa and Minnesota. |
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Does
Vermont participate in all educator categories of the Interstate Agreement? |
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The Interstate Agreement
is divided into four categories: Teacher, Support Services, Administrator and Vocational.
Vermont participates only in the categories of teacher and administrator. There is
no reciprocity for school counselor, school nurse, school psychologist or library
media specialist. Those applying for categories not covered under the Agreement may
apply for Vermont licensure through a transcript review process. |
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Which
states have signed the Interstate Agreement with Vermont? (Updated 2/21/06) |
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Vermont participates
with 47 other states (plus the District of Columbia) as well as Guam and Puerto Rico
in the teacher category, and 30 states plus the District of Columbia in the administrator
category. Vermont does not participate in the support services and vocational
categories.
The following states and territories are members of the Interstate Agreement and
have signed an agreement with Vermont regarding reciprocity for teachers. |
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Alabama |
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Montana |
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Alaska |
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Nebraska |
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Arizona |
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Nevada |
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Arkansas |
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New Hampshire |
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California |
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New Jersey |
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Colorado |
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New Mexico |
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Connecticut |
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New York |
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Delaware |
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North Carolina |
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District of Columbia |
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North Dakota |
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Florida |
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Ohio |
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Georgia |
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Oklahoma |
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Guam |
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Oregon |
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Hawaii |
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Pennsylvania |
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Idaho |
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Puerto Rico |
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Illinois |
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Rhode Island |
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Indiana |
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South Carolina |
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Kansas |
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South Dakota (Added 2/21/06) |
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Kentucky |
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Tennessee |
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Louisiana |
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Texas |
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Maine |
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Utah |
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Maryland |
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Virginia |
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Massachusetts |
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Washington |
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Michigan |
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West Virginia |
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Mississippi |
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Wisconsin (Added 2/21/06) |
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Missouri (Added 2/21/06) |
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Wyoming |
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The following states
or jurisdictions are members of the Interstate Agreement and have signed an agreement with Vermont
regarding the reciprocity for administrators. |
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Alabama |
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New York (Added 2/21/06) |
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Alaska |
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North Carolina |
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Arizona (Added 2/21/06) |
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Ohio (Added 2/21/06) |
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Colorado (Added 2/21/06) |
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Oklahoma |
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Delaware |
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Oregon |
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District of Columbia |
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Pennsylvania (Added 2/21/06) |
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Florida (Added 2/21/06) |
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Rhode Island (Added 2/21/06) |
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Georgia (Added 2/21/06) |
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South Carolina |
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Illinois |
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South Dakota (Added 2/21/06) |
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Indiana |
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Tennessee (Added 2/21/06) |
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Kansas (Added 2/21/06) |
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Texas |
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Louisiana (Added 2/21/06) |
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Utah (Added 2/21/06) |
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Maine (Added 2/21/06) |
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Virginia |
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Maryland (Added 2/21/06) |
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Washington |
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New Jersey (Added 2/21/06) |
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Wyoming (Added 2/21/06) |
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New Mexico |
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Will
I qualify for a Vermont educator license via reciprocity? |
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The Licensing Office
can make this determination after we receive a completed application packet from
you. Determinations for reciprocity are not made via phone or e-mailed inquiries. |
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Can
I qualify for a Vermont educator license if I graduated from a college/university
in one of the two states that do not participate in the Interstate Agreement? |
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Yes.
| If you are a(n) |
and
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This is your next
step: |
| Teacher or administrator |
attended a state-approved
teacher preparation program in a state that has not signed the Interstate Agreement with
Vermont |
Contact the Office of
Educator Licensing and request application materials. Complete a Vermont Educator
Licensing Application. The Office of Educator Licensing will evaluate your application
via a transcript review. |
| Administrator |
have a masters degree
and have met the Vermont educational requirements, but did not attend a state-approved
preparation program in a state that has
signed the
Interstate Agreement |
Contact the Office of
Educator Licensing and request application materials. The Office of Educator Licensing will evaluate your application
via a transcript review. |
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Can
I qualify for a Vermont license if I am seeking licensure in a category not already
listed like non-instructional support personnel, guidance counselor
or school nurse? |
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Yes.
| If you are a |
and
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This is your next
step: |
| Support services professional
such as school counselor, school nurse, school psychologist, etc., or are seeking
licensure in a vocational/ technical area. |
Vermont has not signed
this category on the Interstate Agreement. |
Contact the Office of
Educator Licensing and request application materials. The Office of Educator Licensing will evaluate your application
via a transcript review. |
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Can
I apply for an educator license if I have completed a college degree (bachelor or
masters), but did not attend a state-approved educator preparation program? |
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Yes.
| If you are a |
and
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This is your next
step: |
| Graduate of a Vermont
college or university |
have the required level
of degree (bachelor or masters in the content area or a related field) for the license
but did not complete the licensure program
or
did not receive a recommendation for licensure and do not have a license from
another state with the required 3 of the past 7 years of experience, you may
complete Vermont’s Alternative Licensing Route called Peer Review. |
Read about Peer Review,
Vermont’s
Alternative Route to Licensing
or ask for information by calling (802) 828-0449. |
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How
do I get more information? |
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The Office of Educator
Licensing at the Vermont Department of Education can guide you through the educator
licensing process. Please e-mail your request to DOE-LicensingInfo@state.vt.us or call the Licensing Help
Line at (802) 828-2445 to request application information. |
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Application Information & Forms:
Initial Application | Reciprocity
Renewal Replacement Forms (General Forms)
Level I License Renewal Through Department Licensing Office
Level II License Renewal Through Department Licensing Office
Reinstatement of an Educator License
Transcript Review
Other Licensing Information:
Contact Us | Application Forms | Temporary Licenses | Educator Testing
Alternate Licensing | Regulations & Endorsements
Approved Educator Preparation Programs
HQT Requirements | SLP Licensure
National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
Disciplinary Actions
Educator Licensing
Educator Licensing | Professional Standards | Professional Development
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