Get Your Ohio Teaching Certification
Becoming a teacher in Ohio can be a very simple process. The most direct way to receive licensure to teach in Ohio is by graduating from an accredited college or university with an approved teacher preparation program. In addition to receiving a license to teach, you will also need to be enrolled in a formal mentoring program.
If you have completed your education at an Ohio-approved teacher prep program, your school will recommend you to the Ohio Department of Education for licensure. You will then be enrolled in the Entry Year Teacher Program. This program is designed to support and educate the new teacher while also preparing him/her for a successful completion of the Praxis III assessment. Upon completion of all these requirements, you will then receive a five-year professional license to become a fully credentialed teacher in Ohio.
To start down this path of credentialing, you will want to find a teaching position in Ohio. Columbus City Schools offers a strong bond between families and community with a number of programs linking parent volunteers, Ohio State University, and other community entities in strengthening the programs available for schools in Columbus. Cleveland Metropolitan School District is on an aggressive path of becoming a "premier school district in the United States of America" and is off to a great start garnering much recognition for its progress. Some of the recent changes in district include implementation of uniform and dress codes, several single-gender schools, and the creation of the Family Academy. In partnership with the community, Cincinnati Public Schools has turned its schools around to become models of quality education. The district also includes several magnet programs that enhance the ability for students and teachers alike. Toledo offers a variety of educational opportunities to provide the best learning situation for each student in the district.
After having taught in Ohio and successfully completing your credentialing process, you will need to renew your professional license every five years. For the first renewal period, you will need to have created a Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Within this plan, you will need to complete six semester hours of college coursework or 18 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits. For the second renewal period, you will need to have either completed a Master’s degree or 30 semester hours of graduate coursework. For every five-year renewal period afterward, you will need to complete either six semester hours of coursework or 18 CEUs.
