TITLE

Conditional Teaching Permit for Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12)

HISTORY

Authorized in House Bill 196, enacted November 2001.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

Secondary (7-12) subject areas.

WHO OPERATES

Ohio Department of Education, Office of Certification Licensure and employing school/district.

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

Prospective employing school district agrees to provide a structured mentoring program.

The candidate:

1. Holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Must pass the basic skills test prescribed by the State Board of Education.
3. Has completed 15 semester hours (or equivalent) in the teaching subject area or subject area for which license is sought.
4. Has completed, within the previous five years, an additional six semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, with a minimum GPA of 2.5, in one or more of the following areas teaching content area, characteristics of student learning, diversity of learners, planning instruction, instructional strategies, learning environments, communication, assessment, and/or student support.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The individual enters the classroom to teach full-time for one year under the Conditional Teaching Permit.

Must complete an additional three semester hours in the teaching or content area during the year for which the Conditional Teaching Permit is issued.

Must complete the requirements for the Alternative Educator License at the end of the year for which the Conditional Teaching Permit is issued.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

One year to evidence a total of 30 hours of coursework in the teaching or subject area, six semester hours of specified professional education coursework, and three semester hours of in-service coursework., including 15 semester hours of pre-service and three semester hours of in-service coursework.

LENGTH OF TIME

One year, nonrenewable.