OEA played a key role in changing Ohio public education through House Bill 1 (HB 1) – the fiscal 2010-2011 state budget. A fair formula replaces Ohio’s unfair and inadequate school funding system. HB 1 has also resulted in many changes to licensure that particularly effect early career teachers.

HB 1 created a new 4-tier licensure structure which took effect in January 2011. The first tier that replaces the previous 2-year provisional license is the Resident Educator License. Praxis 3 and the state-supported entry year program have been discontinued, and beginning Fall 2011, all newly licensed teachers must participate in the Resident Educator Program in order to advance to professional licensure.

Licensure and employment of individuals in the teaching profession is governed by various statutes in the Ohio Revised Code and rules in the Ohio Administrative Code. The following information and screening tool is designed to assist in applying the requirements regarding licensure and employment of individuals in the teaching profession.

ODE’s Educator Profile tool allows you to easily track your current licensure data online, from the beginning to the end of the process, at your convenience. The most commonly requested information

Information about educator licensure, including renewal requirements and applications, background check requirements and the certification and licensure dictionary can be found on the Ohio Department of Education Educator Licensure page.

To search for a National Board Certified Teacher in Ohio or another state, check the National Board directory here.