Initial teaching license
Early Childhood Education
Program Description
The VT-HEC Early Childhood Educator Initial Licensure Program is an 18-credit sequence of coursework, field experiences (including student teaching), and a seminar series designed to prepare participants without a Vermont license in any field to fulfill the requirements for an early childhood educator license.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the VT-HEC will recommend educators to the Agency of Education for an initial early childhood educator license.
New cohorts begin every summer. This program is affiliated with Vermont State University.
If you already have a Vermont teaching license, learn more about adding an early childhood endorsement.
Application and Program Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A completed a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better,
- A minimum of one year’s experience working with children between the ages of 0-8 years OR two years of experience in a related field, and
- Support from a current supervisor or employer.
Applicants should first contact Manuela Fonseca, the VT-HEC EC/ECSE program director, to arrange a meeting to discuss the program and whether it is a good fit. Applications are accepted during the summer and fall semesters.
For questions or to request an application, contact Manuela Fonseca at [email protected]
Program Timeline + Course Descriptions
These courses are designed to meet the competencies for licensure as a special educator in Vermont. Candidates are required to attend an initial licensure seminar that runs from July through May of year two. The seminar is offered virtually, once every three weeks, in the late afternoon or evening
Year One
Year Two
GUIDING YOU WITH EXPERTISE
Course Instructors
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Suzan Locke
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Christine Hertz Hausman
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Alison Matot
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Danielle Kent, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Cathy Siggins, M.Ed.
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Kate Boursiquot
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Integrating STEM, Play, Literacy, and SEL in Early Childhood
November 20,
2024
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8:30 am