Overview of GrowVT-Ed

GrowVT-Ed was formed to address the teacher shortage in Vermont, initially focused on the Northeast Kingdom.   Knowing teachers were going to be hired on provisional licenses without the teacher coursework from approved colleges and universities, a guided peer-review program with seminars to address the Core Teaching Standards and Certification Area Competencies was necessary for these educators to grow their practice quickly in order for robust student learning to occur. 

GrowVT-Ed is a "flipped" experience. Participants complete online lessons focusing on the Peer Review Requirements each week offline, at your convenience, and then jump online for a one-hour synchronous discussion each week (Mondays from 4-5pm). Participants should block out 2-3 hours each week to work through the lessons. 

GrowVT-SpecialEd is a new program beginning in September, 2026. This cohort will be for people pursuing Special Education Licen

Those with provisional licenses expiring 6/30/25 should aim for a April, 2025 completion. Those with a 6/30/26 expiration should aim for an August, 2025 or Fall, 2025 completion.