OFDF Resources

A minimum of one hundred clock hours of field experience prior to supervised student teaching and a minimum of twelve weeks of supervised student teaching for initial teacher licensure, with the field and clinical experiences split as evenly as possible for dual programs that lead to two licenses simultaneously.

The Q & A document from the Fall conference and many questions responded to by the State Board of Education. Thank you for sharing Kathy!

(g) A minimum of one hundred clock hours of field experience prior to supervised student teaching and a minimum of twelve weeks of supervised student teaching for initial teacher licensure, with the field and clinical experiences split as evenly as possible for dual programs that lead to two licenses simultaneously;

(h) A minimum of fifty clock hours of field experiences for each endorsement and each additional licensure area beyond the candidate's initial license

Check out the updates facts on obtaining a permit

Pre-service teacher candidates must use code 3319.291  for K-12 experiences.

(BCI Code: 5104.013 – Required for individuals working in Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) licensed preschools )

Printable Tips Sheets ABC's of Conduct & Resources for OFD

Candidates can search to ensure they have the credentials needed for what they want to teach / vice versa

Candidates can see what OAE exams they should be taking, how to register, and other facts

ORC 3319.226

• Allows SBOE to send Rapback hit notifications to Universities related to pre-service teacher permit holders

• Requires Universities to provide SBOE with a list of all districts and schools to which the pre-service teacher has been assigned as part of the program