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Vermont Teacher Requirements for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

The following information summarizes the requirements currently necessary to begin work in the public school system as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist.

This information has been collected by researching individual state department of education regulations and policy documents, state administrative code provisions, and by contacting each state department of education. Please be advised that regulations and policy may change at any time, so always check with your state department of education for the most up-to-date information.

Audiologist

State Licensure Plus Educational Audiologist Endorsement

  1. Master's degree or doctoral degree in audiology from an institution approved by ASHA or the American Board of Audiology (ABA)
  2. Completion of postgraduate professional training. The length and content shall comply with standards established by ASHA or the ABA
  3. Passing scores on Praxis II examination or other examination selected by the Vermont Standards Board

(Applicants who qualify for a current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence [CCC] or board certification in audiology from ABA shall be deemed to have met the above requirements.)

Continuing Education Requirement

Documentation of 30 contact hours of professional development (two professional development hours) every three years. Documentation means a copy of an ASHA or university transcript and/or a certificate of attendance. If you hold an Educational SLP endorsement, at least 15 contact hours should address the knowledge and performance standards (the "competencies") for the Educational SLP endorsement.

Speech-Language Pathologist

State Licensure Plus Educational Speech-Language Pathology Endorsement

  1. Master's degree or doctoral degree speech-language pathology from an educational institution approved by ASHA
  2. Completion of postgraduate professional training, the length and content of which shall comply with standards established by ASHA
  3. Passing scores on Praxis II examination or other examination selected by the Vermont Standards Board

(Applicants who qualify for a current ASHA CCC in speech-language pathology shall be deemed to have met the above requirements.)

Continuing Education Requirement

Documentation of 30 contact hours of professional development (two professional development hours) every three years. Documentation means a copy of an ASHA or university transcript and/or a certificate of attendance. If you hold an Educational SLP endorsement at least 15 contact hours should address the knowledge and performance standards (the "competencies") for the Educational SLP endorsement.

Resources

The information contained herein was collected and summarized annually. For detailed information on teacher certification requirements, contact the state department of education and visit these websites:

Educator Licensing

Information on Applying for Vermont Licensure as an Audiologist or Speech Language Pathologist [PDF]

 

Questions regarding state advocacy issues? Call ASHA at 800-498-2071 and ask for the State Advocacy Team.

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