Ohio Educator License

To be eligible for an Ohio Educator License or Licensure Endorsement, students must complete an educator preparation program and fulfill all requirements of the Ohio Department of Education for the educator license or endorsement they are seeking. 

Practicum and Internship

Candidates for an initial Ohio Educator License must complete practicum experiences and internship (student teaching) in the subject matter and grade band associated with the educator license or endorsement they are seeking.

Licensure Assessments

All students completing a teacher licensure preparation program at The University of Toledo are required to complete a series of licensure assessments. These exams have been approved by the Ohio Department of Education and CAEP. The required tests are listed below:

Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE)

 The state of Ohio has adopted a series of licensure assessments that all teacher education students must satisfactorily complete in order to be recommended for licensure. Based on the licensure type, OAE test are required for content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and foundations of reading. Students are required to register for these assessments and to pay all assessments fees. Information about assessments, testing dates and location, preparation, and passing scores may be found online and in the Office of Student Services.

Performance Assessments

Performance assessments will be used throughout the program to evaluate students' performance and to provide information on the quality of the program. 

Recommendation for Licensure

Licensure to teach in the fields selected is made only upon the recommendation of the dean of the Judith Herb College of Education. The dean or dean's designee will recommend licensure to the Ohio State Department of Education only in the teaching fields in which the student meets all requirements as defined in this catalog.

The State of Ohio requires students to submit clear, current background checks from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation before a license is issued.