OHIO
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Ohio requires all educators to hold at least a bachelor's degree. Information can be found here: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/licensure-pathways 

The Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) program is required for Ohio educators seeking licensure. The specific tests for each licensure area are shown here: https://www.oh.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_WhatTestsDoINeedToTake.html 

• Step 1: Complete a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution and participate in an approved teacher preparation program

• Step 2: Complete required testing

• Step 3: Complete a background check

• Step 4: Complete and submit your application through the OHID portal

More information can be found here: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/apply-for-a-new-license/resident-educator-licenses 

Ohio offers Alternative Resident Educator Licenses in select areas. You can learn more about the available pathways and steps here: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/licensure-pathways/alternative-resident-educator-licenses 

The Ohio Department of Higher Education maintains a list of approved educator preparation programs: https://highered.ohio.gov/educators/academic-programs-policies/academic-program-approval/educator-preparation/education-program-finder 

• Ohio Council for Exceptional Children - https://ohio.exceptionalchildren.org/ 

• Educators Rising Ohio - https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Tools-Resources-and-Technology/Educators-Rising-Ohio 

• OEA Aspiring Educators - https://www.ohea.org/aspiringed/ 

• OEA Grants and Scholarships - https://www.ohea.org/scholarships-grants-awards/ 

• Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship Program - https://highered.ohio.gov/educators/financial-aid/sgs/gyo/gyo 

• TEACH Grant - https://www.ohio.edu/education/teach-grant