Educator Licenses--This page contains links to various topics dealing with educator licenses including obtaining initial licenses through various avenues, adding teaching areas, renewing licenses, using the online system and much more.
License Renewal--This page provides links to information about renewing various types of educator licenses including pupil activity permits, supplemental licenses, and substitute licenses which do not require the intervention of the LPDC.
License Fees--Fees for Ohio educators licenses are listed on this page.
FAQs about the Online License System--This page provides links to information about accessing and using the Online License System.
Background Check FAQs--This page contains information about where, when, and how to get a background check.
How to Renew a Five-Year Professional or Associate License--This page contains general information about license renewal for 5-year professional licenses (all types) or associate licenses.
Consistently High Performing Teachers--This page defines the consistently high performing teacher status, outlines the benefit, and contains the forms necessary for reporting.
Consistently High Performing Teacher FAQs--This page contains frequently asked questions and answers regarding the consistently high performing teacher status.
Step-by-Step Instructions for OH|ID--This guide will assist educators in logging in to OH|ID.
Professional Development--ODE recommendations for sources of quality professional development including information about the Master Teacher program and National Board Certification.
Definition of Professional Development--The Glossary of Education Reform offers an extensive definition as well as list of examples of professional development.
INFOhio Webinars--Topics in these FREE webinars hosted by the folks at INFOhio include strategies that teachers can implement in their classrooms using INFOhio resources.
Success in Six--This "self-paced online learning program that shows you the latest ways to use digital resources to support 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, differentiation" and more! Best of all, it is FREE and practical! This program is also an INFOhio product.
MFCSD Master Teacher Distinction--Contact Mr. Shane Gasmire, Master Teacher Chairperson, for information about completing a portfolio. Not only can you earn the title of Master Teacher upon successful portfolio completion, but you will also earn a district-funded stipend and the opportunity to advance your license to a Senior Professional Educator License.
Edivate--Professional development opportunities on a variety of topics. Modules may be assigned by the district or self-selected. See Mrs. Sue Ferrelli for login information if needed.
Stacey Woods, MF LPDC Chairperson--Martins Ferry High School, x2011
Educator License Department at ODE--(877) 644-6338