Level I license renewal:

- A Level I license is valid for three years (Two year Level I licenses will be renewed for three years if not converted to Level 2.)

- A Level I license holder who has taught for three years in the area of his/her endorsement must apply for a Level II license

- A Level I license holder who has taught for three years in the area of his/her endorsement who does not receive recommendation from an administrator for a Level II license can apply to renew Level I for another three years and then reapply for Level II.

- The Level I license of an educator who does not receive a recommendation for a Level II license after the second application shall become lapsed.

- Level I license holders employed as educators in Vermont but who have not practiced in their particular endorsement area for three years, shall seek a recommendation for renewal of that Level I endorsement through their local or regional standards board.

- To receive a three-year renewal, the educator shall show professional growth through completion of a minimum of three professional development credits in the endorsement area.

- The holder of a Level I endorsement that has been renewed shall continue to seek renewal of that endorsement in accord with Rule 5431.1.5 until such time as the educator qualifies to apply for renewal of the endorsement as a Level II endorsement.

- Educators not employed in Vermont shall seek renewal of a Level I endorsement through the Licensing and Professional Standards Office.