ODE Teacher Licensure 2

Question 1

An Ohio teacher's 5-year professional license is about to expire. Which action must they take to renew it?

Accepted Answer

Complete 6 semester hours or 180 contact hours of professional development

Answer

Ohio requires completion of 6 semester hours or 180 contact hours of continuing education to renew a professional license.

Question 2

Which Ohio license is issued to a candidate who has completed an approved educator preparation program but has not yet fulfilled all requirements for a professional license?

Accepted Answer

Resident Educator License

Answer

The Resident Educator License is issued to newly prepared teachers entering the profession in Ohio.

Question 3

A teacher licensed in another state wants to teach in Ohio. Which pathway allows them to obtain an Ohio license based on their out-of-state credential?

Accepted Answer

Interstate Reciprocity

Answer

Ohio participates in interstate reciprocity, allowing educators with valid out-of-state licenses to obtain Ohio licensure.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the Ohio Resident Educator Program (REP)?

Accepted Answer

To support and assess new teachers during their first four years

Answer

The REP is a four-year mentoring and support program designed to develop and assess new Ohio teachers.

Question 5

Which office within the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce oversees educator licensure and preparation programs?

Accepted Answer

Office of Educator Licensure

Answer

The Office of Educator Licensure manages applications, renewals, and investigations related to Ohio teacher licenses.

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ODE Teacher Licensure 2