2021-2022 Educator Preparation
The Ohio State University Educator Preparation Programs collaborate with district and community partners to develop high-quality educators. This partnership fulfills an essential element in preparing future educators and leaders, resulting in meaningful professional experiences in diverse educational settings.
This snapshot details how educator preparation programs engage with Ohio communities and align with the mission and goals of the university and state. The information provided represents Ohio State’s Educator Preparation Programs during the 2021-2022 academic year from the colleges of: Arts and Sciences; Education and Human Ecology; Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Nursing; and Social Work.
Our Impact
377,814
Total hours contributed
112,304
Observation hours
54,288
Internship and Practicum hours
211,222
Student Teaching hours
Student Placements
With campuses located across the state, Ohio State ensures that students collaborate in a variety of places, including in rural and urban communities.
2,347
Placements
1,252
Site mentors
849 Placements in 25 suburban districts
947 Placements in 13 urban districts
185 Placements in 38 small town districts
154 Placements in 43 rural districts
212 Placements in 35 other locations
455
Ohio public schools
119
Ohio public districts
46
Ohio counties
Inclusive and Diverse Placements
Nearly all Ohio State initial teacher licensure students who graduated in 2021-2022 gained experience in at least one, often more, inclusive and diverse school environments throughout their program.
98.8%
At least 1 placement in a diverse/inclusive learning environment
93.6%
At least one placement in an economically disadvantaged district
85.1%
At least one placement with P-12 special needs students
86.8%
At least one placement in a racially diverse district
78.3%
At least one placement with English learners
62%
Completed a placement in all four inclusive learning environments.
Education Preparation Programs
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