The Ohio State Board of Education has completed the transition to an electronic license application process. This process allows users to complete an online license renewal application form and pay their fees using electronic payment (e.g. a credit card). No paper applications are accepted. Applying within the new system requires that each educator have a OH|ID account and accurate, updated information in their Educator Profile. See the link and the documents below for specific directions and information.
In October 2019, the LPDC adopted the following guideline: The LPDC recognizes that educators may acquire professional development from on-line providers (e.g. The Master Teacher, TeachME, Creative Teacher, ASCD) for purposes of license renewal. If the professional development provider does not provide transcript credit from an affiliated college/university, the LPDC will only accept a total of 50 contact hours/5 CEUs from these providers for purposes of license renewal.