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Watch today’s State Board of Education meeting on Ohio Channel beginning at 9:00 a.m. 📺ohiochannel.org 📁Meeting details: sboe.ohio.gov/state-board-me…

The deadline for districts to complete OTES evaluations is May 1, and a written report of the results of their evaluations must be provided to teachers by May 10. sboe.ohio.gov/educator-stand…

The April edition of our Educator Essentials newsletter features important updates about Licensure Conversion, Career-Technical Workforce Development Licensure Pathways, other licensure and professional conduct issues, and more! View the newsletter: sboe.ohio.gov/about-us/newsl…

An updated list of Disqualifying Offenses Pursuant to ORC § 9.79 was effective April 1. These are the offenses allowed to be considered by the State Board when evaluating first-time applicants for licensure. View the list here: sboe.ohio.gov/professional-c…

Ohio educators whose Five-Year Professional teaching licenses are eligible for renewal will soon have the option to convert to the new Elementary and Middle School (PK-8) or Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) licenses. Requirements are available here: sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licen…

The Educator Standards Board will meet on Friday, May 2 at 9:00 a.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams. For more information: sboe.ohio.gov/home/news-and-…

Educators must ensure that proper testing procedures are followed and that the integrity of testing and grading is maintained. Review Principles 1, 3, and 5 of the Licensure Code and #ABConduct Tip Sheet #5 for more info on testing and academic integrity: sboe.ohio.gov/professional-c…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Fran and I are grateful for the many dedicated educators around the state who spend their days teaching Ohio’s children and helping them grow.

The State Board is so grateful to all of Ohio's educators who work so diligently and professionally to provide a meaningful education to their students. Let us all #ThankATeacher for the positive impact they have on the future of Ohio! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #OhioLovesTeachers

The State Board of Education of Ohio will meet for its monthly meeting on Monday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the William Green Building, 30 W. Spring St., Columbus. sboe.ohio.gov/state-board-me…

Nominees for the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year (OTOY) award have until June 6 to complete the application process for the program. Watch videos of the 2025 OTOY and Ohio District OTOYs encouraging nominees to apply: sboe.ohio.gov/educator-stand… #OhioToTY

Watch today’s State Board of Education meeting on Ohio Channel beginning at 10:00 a.m. 📺ohiochannel.org 📁Meeting details: sboe.ohio.gov/state-board-me…

Recent legislation created new pathways for Career-Technical Workforce Development licensure, including mentorship through an employing Ohio district (for licensed educators) and educator preparation programs created by Ohio career-tech planning districts. sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licen…

Time to renew for 2025! Educators whose licenses expire June 30, 2025, and who have met renewal requirements, can avoid the summer rush and longer processing times by submitting their online applications now. sboe.ohio.gov/home/news-and-…

The May edition of our Educator Essentials newsletter features important updates about Licensure Conversion, OTOY, Grooming Misconduct, Licensure Application Questions, other licensure and professional conduct issues, and more! View the newsletter: sboe.ohio.gov/about-us/newsl…

Ohio educators whose Five-Year Professional teaching licenses are eligible for renewal now have the option to convert to the new Elementary and Middle School (PK-8) license or an Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) license. Exam and coursework requirements: sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licen…

Kurt Russell, 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year, had the amazing opportunity to visit Sesame Street for Teacher Appreciation Week! Watch a video of Mr. Russell’s interaction with Elmo: sboe.ohio.gov/home/news-and-…

When applying for licensure, applicants must answer five questions related to criminal history and prior professional license discipline. There are different questions for first-time applicants and returning/renewal applicants. Learn more: sboe.ohio.gov/professional-c…