What does it take to get certified to teach in Ohio?

Question

I currently live in Virginia and I am getting my degree in elementary education. We have a certain number of classes we have to take along with a test known as the praxis. We were thinking of moving to Ohio and I need to know should I go ahead and finish school here or just switch to Ohio?

Answer 1

The standard B.A. in education is required and then here is the requirements for teacher certification, or licensure in Ohio:

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/...

This next link provides information for Out-of-State Licensure applicants:

http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/...

Licensure Information for Out-of-State Applicants  

Individuals who have completed an educator preparation program outside the state of Ohio and who are requesting initial Educator Licensure can download the comprehensive information packet by clicking here and the license application by clicking here, or submit a request for an out-of-state packet to:

          Ohio Department of Education

          Office of Educator Licensure

          25 South Front Street

          Columbus OH 43215

You may also call the office at [phone] to request a packet. The out-of-state packet contains the information and application materials you will need in order to complete the Ohio Educator Licensure process.  Please review the packet carefully to determine application procedures, and to ensure that you are submitting all required application materials.



NTE/PRAXIS II Requirement

Applicants who meet any of the following criteria are required to successfully complete applicable portions of the NTE/Praxis II:

Began college coursework AFTER July 1, 1987;

OR  

Began coursework requirements PRIOR to July 1, 1987, but did not complete certification requirements until AFTER July 1, 1991;

OR  

Are adding an area to an existing certificate or seeking a new certificate (program completed after July 1, 1991).  

Visit the Educational Testing Service for more information about the NTE/Praxis II.

Please consult the out-of-state packet for specific Ohio Praxis II requirements, which may be different from tests required by other states. It is necessary for all applicants, in-state and out-of-state, who either began college coursework after July 1, 1987, or finished a certification program after July 1, 1991, to complete the specific tests required for Ohio. Please note that the interstate agreement does not provide an exemption from testing.

Certification of Teachers under the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel

Ohio contracts with the following states in order to grant teaching certificates, under certain conditions, to persons holding standard certificates from those states. Click on the name to open a new window to the state's Web site.

Virginia = http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/Complia...