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Education Licensure Information for Ohio

Here is what you need to know.

Become an Educator in Ohio

American College of Education (ACE) is excited to help you start or advance your education career in Ohio. Whether you want to start teaching in the classroom or leading a school, we have affordable and flexible programs to help you make it happen. 

Teaching in Ohio

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You could complete an initial teacher licensure program from ACE and apply it to Ohio’s out-of-state licensure requirements to obtain your Ohio teaching license. For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Ohio, please check the Ohio State Board of Education website. 

Leadership and Administration in Ohio

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Our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Certificate in Principal Preparation programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as preparatory programs for those seeking Ohio Building Principal Licenses (grades pre-K-6, grades 4-9 and grades 5-12).

You must satisfy these additional requirements, including: 

  • Obtaining a recommendation from the ACE Certification Officer upon successful completion of the principal preparation program
  • Passing the Ohio Assessment for Educators 015 Educational Leadership licensure exam, prescribed by the Ohio State Board of Education
  • Two years of successful teaching experience under a standard teaching license (or work experience under a professional pupil services license) for the ages and grade levels in which you seek principal licensure

For the most current information about becoming an administrator in Ohio, please check the Ohio State Board of Education website.

TESOL K-12 Endorsement in Ohio

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The following ACE programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as leading to the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K-12 endorsement:

You must satisfy additional requirements, including:

  • Obtaining a recommendation from the ACE Certification Officer upon successful completion of the program
  • Passing the Ohio Assessment for Educators 121 English to Speakers of Other Languages licensure exam, prescribed by the Ohio State Board of Education
  • 50 or more clock hours of teaching experience with English language learners
  • An internship wavier is available for individuals who can provide documentation of this teaching experience

For the most current information on this endorsement in Ohio, please check the Ohio State Board of Education website.

Have Questions?

Our Enrollment Counselors can guide you through the steps and requirements needed to earn an educator license or endorsement in Ohio. Email [email protected] or call 800-280-0307, option 2 to contact our Enrollment team.

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