From State Board of Education (SBOE) "Educator Essentials" E-Newsletter 8-2024:
Read comments from State Superintendent Paul Craft
Licensure Renewals
Educators whose licenses expired June 30, 2024, must complete all renewal coursework and submit their renewal application no later than Sept. 30, or the renewal coursework requirement increases to nine semester hours for professional, advanced or associate licenses and six semester hours for Resident Educator licenses.
Application Processing Time
Applicants may view up-to-date application processing times from their CORE Dashboard (under My Application Status). The current licensure application processing time is 5-7 business days. If an application must go through the Office of Professional Conduct for further review (such as a criminal record review), there will be an additional processing time.
Substitute Teaching Licenses
The One-Year Temporary Non-Bachelor’s Substitute Teaching Licenses is available to applicants who do not hold the minimum bachelor’s degree requirement for the standard substitute teaching license but meet the employing school or district’s set of educational requirements. Please see the Substitute License webpage for information, including a checklist to guide applicants through the licensure process.
Supplemental Teaching Licenses
Educators who hold an active, standard Ohio teaching license and need additional licensure for employment in an Ohio school or district should consider the supplemental pathway to meet licensure needs. Educators working under a supplemental teaching license are properly certified in the supplemental licensure area while completing the requirements for standard licensure. Schools, districts, and educational service centers may download and print Supplemental License Checklists to use in guiding teachers through the supplemental licensure pathway. Please see the Supplemental License webpage and select the license type to obtain the checklists.
Licensure Code Provides Framework for Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators
The Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators provides the framework for professional conduct for all Ohio educators. This includes any person who holds or applies for a license through the State Board of Education, including teachers, aides, coaches, principals, and more. The Licensure Code was first adopted by the State Board in 2008, with updates being made and adopted in 2019. The Licensure Code is broken down into nine principles, covering topics like appropriate use of technology, criminal acts, and professional relationships with students, and provides a guide for conduct and possible disciplinary recommendations.
Professional Conduct Resources for Educators and Districts
The Office of Professional Conduct provides resources for educators and districts to ensure all educators provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment for each child. Don’t forget that schools and districts are required to check the educator profile database regarding licensure status before hiring and are permitted to request referrals from the Office of Professional Conduct.
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