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IHE Licensure Officer Update
OCTEO Presentation
The Ohio Department of Education
Office of Educator Preparation
Office of Educator Licensure
Office of Professional Conduct
(Spring 2008)
Presentation Outline
• Issues related to IHE
recommendations and sign-off
on educator licensure
applications
• Issues related to “lapsed time”
• Issues related to Professional
Conduct
Issues related to institutional (IHE)
recommendation (sign off) on
educator licensure applications
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Which application form is used?
Who signs the application?
What does the signature attest to?
All experiences and prerequisites
must be verified for teacher licensure,
principal licensure, endorsements,
CTE, etc.
• What other documentation or
paperwork needs to be included?
What Licensure Application
Form should be used?
• Initial Ohio License Application –
In State (updated March 2008)
• For Career Technical Education
Route B Licensure – include a
CTE-37 form (updated 07-01-07)
Clarification and management of
candidates pursuing
Career-Technical (Vocational)
Teaching Licensure
• CTE Route A Licensure
• CTE Route B Licensure
Who signs the educator
licensure application?
• IHE Dean/Head or designee
• Names and Titles of signatories
must be on file with ODE/OEL
• Submit changes/updates to
ODE/OEL
What does the signature
attest to?
• Verification that the
candidate/applicant has
successfully completed all the
academic and experience
requirements for licensure as
prescribed by the State Board of
Education
When should the IHE Licensure
Officer not sign a licensure
application?
• The candidate is hired by a school district under an
AEL and is taking coursework to meet
requirements to advance from an AEL to a
provisional or professional license but is NOT
enrolled in the IHE’s approved preparation
program.
• The candidate has NOT successfully completed all
licensure requirements as outlined in the IHE’s
approved preparation program.
What should the IHE Licensure Officer do
regarding a candidate taking course work at
an institution under a supplemental license?
• Candidates hired under a supplemental license and
taking coursework to meet requirements to advance
from a supplemental license to a provisional or
professional license.
• Supplemental Licenses are accompanied with specific
requirements that a candidate needs to complete to
transition to a provisional or professional license.
• Depending on the requirements of the supplemental
license, the IHE may or may not sign-off on the
licensure application.
Supplemental Licenses
• The Supplemental licensure pathway permits a candidate
to work towards full licensure EITHER through completion
of an institution’s approved program OR through completion
of equivalent preparation as determined by an ODE
transcript evaluation.
• If the candidate completes requirements for the licensure in
the area in which the supplemental teaching license is held
through completion of the IHE’s approved program then the
IHE would sign the application
• If the candidate completes coursework at the IHE that is a
result of an ODE transcript evaluation but does NOT
constitute completion of the IHE’s approved program, then
the IHE would NOT sign the application.
Clarification of AEL-APPL
Alternative Educator Licensure (AEL)
The candidate is hired by a school district under an AEL and is taking
coursework to meet requirements to advance from an AEL to a
provisional or professional license but is NOT enrolled in the IHE’s
approved preparation program.
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Alternative Pathways to Provisional Licensure (APPL)*
The candidate does not hold an AEL. The candidate may or may not
hold a teaching license in another field. The candidate is taking
coursework to meet requirements for a provisional or professional
license and is enrolled in the IHE’s approved alternative preparation
program.
* Alternative Pathways to Provisional Licensure must be reported in the
IHE’s institutional report/audit for NCATE or TEAC accreditation.
Clarification of AEL-APPL
Alternative Educator Licensure (AEL)
Candidates pursuing Alternative Educator Licensure who complete
coursework at an institution but NOT the approved program
– (Do not sign the application, Do not report to Title II or State report)
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Alternative Pathways to Provisional Licensure (APPL)*
Candidates pursuing a Provisional or Professional License who
complete an approved program at an institution. This program would
be a “special” or “pilot” type of preparation program and includes
such programs as CORE, STEM, etc.
– (Do sign the application, Do report to Title II and State Report)
* Alternative Pathways to Provisional Licensure must be reported in the
IHE’s institutional report/audit for NCATE or TEAC accreditation.
Experiences and Prerequisites must be
verified before signing an application
• Successful completion of the approved preparation program
requirements
• Completion of the degree level required by the license
(associate, bachelors or masters)
• Successful completion of state required assessments
(Praxis II Tests)
• Field Experience, Student Teaching, Internship (as required)
• Reading requirement (ECE, MCE, IS, ECIS - 12 semester
hours, AYA, MA, CTE - 3 semester hours)
• Principal Candidates are required to have a minimum of 2
years teaching experience under a provisional or
professional teacher license at the grade levels for which
the principal license is sought: grades PK-6, 4-9, 5-12.
• Necessary prerequisite credential (license or
certificate) to add an endorsement area
Praxis Testing
• Praxis II testing – issues and concerns
regarding which test, score reporting,
institutional assurance of successful
completion, etc.
• Praxis II – PLT requirements for second
licensure
• Reporting results of Praxis II and Praxis III
results for SPA/Program Title II and State
Reports
Requirements and Verification of
State Mandated Field Experiences
and Student Teaching
All initial Teaching Licenses (except associate
and CTE Route B) required:
• 100 hours (minimum) of Field Experience
• 12 weeks (minimum) of Student Teaching
(clinical practice)
All Administration and PPS Licenses
• Required internships (varies)
What must be submitted to the
ODE/OEL
• Completed Application Form (2 pages) with
signatures
• Check or money order payable to
Treasurer State of Ohio
• BCII and FBI criminal background checks
completed within one year of the date of
application. The BCII and FBI information
must be reported directly to ODE by the
Bureau of Criminal Identification and
Investigation
Issues and guidelines
regarding lapsed time between
program completion and
institutional (IHE)
recommendation for licensure
Professional Conduct
Issues
• HB 190 requirements
• BCI and FBI
• Fingerprinting in advance of
field experience, student
teaching, or internship
• Educator Code of Conduct
What is HB190?
• Brief History
• Review
ODE Recommendation
Regarding Background Checks
IHE should develop a policy for
students/candidates enrolled in a licensure
program. Include the following:
• When should background checks be completed
• Which background checks are required –
BCI/FBI or both
• What is the IHE procedure to follow if a BCI/FBI
check fails
• Unlawful disclosure of background check results
• Other
Early Field Experiences/
Clinical Practice
Field Experience/Observations
• Comply with school district’s policies
• May fall under district’s guidelines for
volunteers
Student Teaching/Clinical/Internship
• BCI and FBI background checks
• Valid BCI and FBI checks may be used
for initial licensure
Impact of Failed BCI / FBI
Background Checks
Absolute bar offenses:
• Not eligible for licensure/employment
• Counsel student about not completing program
• Do no place student in student teaching
Offenses requiring rehabilitation:
• Eligibility for licensure/employment may not be clear
• Require student to contact ODE to discuss eligibility
• Comply with school district’s decision regarding student
teaching
Other minor criminal offenses:
• Eligible for licensure/employment
• Comply with school district’s decision regarding student
teaching
Other Issues
Q and A
Contact Information
Office of Educator Licensure
• Jennifer Kangas – [email protected]
Phone: 614-297-7717
Office of Educator Preparation
• John Soloninka – [email protected]
Phone: 614-752-9447
Office of Professional Conduct
• Lori Kelly – [email protected]
Phone: 614-995-3845