Vermont Educator Professional Development

Build skills on your schedule with practical online professional learning for educators. Explore courses and pathways that support renewal planning, stronger instruction, and continued career growth

Professional Development Designed for Busy Vermont Educators

Access self-paced learning across literacy, mathematics, classroom management, special education, STEM, technology, and more. Complete courses when they fit your schedule and receive a certificate for each completed course.

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Whether you're renewing your Vermont teaching license, trying to stay ahead of changing classroom demands, or working toward career advancement, SimpleK12 gives you flexible professional learning designed for the realities of today's educators.

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Vermont Teacher License Renewal Requirements

Vermont renewal requirements vary by license level and endorsement. Level I educators generally complete three credits or 45 hours of new professional learning per endorsement, while Level II educators generally complete six credits or 90 hours per endorsement.
SimpleK12 courses may be accepted for teacher license renewal in Vermont; acceptance is subject to state or district approval. Explore learning aligned with your endorsement and professional goals, then confirm acceptance and documentation before enrolling. Requirements can change, so check current information with the Vermont Agency of Education and your local or regional standards board or employer.

Featured Courses for Vermont Educators

Storybook STEM: Where Literacy and Science Meet

Instructor:
Chrissy Romano Arrabito

Bridge literacy and STEM through captivating storybooks. Design hands-on science activities that inspire curiosity and critical thinking in young learners.

Teaching AI Literacy: Strategies That Build Smart AI Users

Instructor:
Lauren Boucher

Teach AI literacy with simple classroom routines. Use think-alouds and guided questioning to build responsible, critical AI users.

Fostering Innovation in Education: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Learning

Instructor:
Naomi Louise

Integrate technology purposefully to enhance teaching and learning. Discover tools and strategies that engage students and save time.

AI Learning Pathways for Teachers

Built for Adopters

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping teaching and learning. Our AI Learning Pathways guide educators from foundational understanding to real classroom implementation, showing how generative AI tools can support planning, differentiation, feedback, and student engagement.

Decodable Texts: Strategies for Small Group Instruction That Build Strong Readers

Built For Literacy Educators

A structured, self-paced professional learning experience designed to help educators effectively implement decodable texts during small-group instruction to accelerate foundational reading skills and build confident readers.

New Teacher Essentials: Integrating Educational Technology for Effective Instruction

Built for Beginners

A structured, self-paced professional learning experience designed to help educators confidently integrate technology into instruction, enhance student learning, and develop the digital skills needed for today's classrooms.

I Want to Explore Advanced Topics

Vermont educators can grow their expertise in responsible AI, STEM and career learning, and literacy instruction. Find strategies you can use right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SimpleK12 need state or district approval in Vermont?

SimpleK12 courses may be accepted for teacher license renewal in Vermont; acceptance is subject to state or district approval. Explore learning aligned with your endorsement and professional goals, then confirm acceptance and documentation before enrolling. Before enrolling, share the course title, description, duration, and certificate details with the appropriate approver if acceptance is not automatic.

What professional-development topics can Vermont educators study with SimpleK12?

SimpleK12 offers more than 1,000 courses across 40+ educator-focused topics, including literacy, mathematics, classroom management, special education, STEM, technology, student engagement, and educator well-being. Vermont educators can choose individual courses, learning paths, or microcredentials that match their classroom and career goals.

Can Vermont educators complete SimpleK12 courses online at their own pace?

Yes. SimpleK12 courses are online and self-paced, so Vermont educators can start, pause, and finish learning around school and personal schedules. Courses are available on demand, and a completion certificate is provided after each finished course.

Do SimpleK12 courses provide certificates for Vermont educators?

Yes. SimpleK12 provides a certificate after each completed course showing the course and associated hours. Keep it with your professional-development records. A certificate documents completion, but whether it earns renewal credit depends on the rules and approval process for your Vermont credential.

Can SimpleK12 courses count toward Vermont teaching license renewal?

SimpleK12 courses may be accepted for teacher license renewal in Vermont; acceptance is subject to state or district approval. Explore learning aligned with your endorsement and professional goals, then confirm acceptance and documentation before enrolling.

What should Vermont educators know about teaching license renewal?

Vermont renewal requirements can vary by credential type, role, endorsement, employment status, and renewal cycle. Educators should review the current requirements for their specific teaching license, including eligible professional learning, required documentation, and any content-specific training. Confirm details with the state licensing agency or your employer before relying on a course for renewal.

Why professional learning matters

Teachers come to SimpleK12 with different professional development goals. You may need hours for license renewal, want practical ways to use AI and save time in the classroom, or be ready to build deeper expertise and grow your career. Pick the goal that sounds most like yours this year. 
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Grow as an educator

Because great teaching starts with great learning—investing in your own growth keeps your skills sharp, your strategies fresh, and your passion alive.

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Empower your students

When you grow, your students grow. Starting your professional learning journey gives you the tools to better support, challenge, and inspire every learner.

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Lead with confidence

Education is always evolving. Professional learning helps you stay ahead of the curve, adapt with confidence, and lead your classroom with purpose.

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Professional Learning That Fits Your Life

Whether you're renewing your license, building new skills, preparing for leadership opportunities, or exploring emerging topics like AI, SimpleK12 helps you grow on your schedule.

1,000+ Courses. 40+ Categories. Unlimited Potential.

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