Teacher Leader Endorsement
Recognized by the Ohio Department of Education, the Teacher Leader Endorsement from Ohio State fulfills one of the requirements to obtain the Lead Professional Educator License, the top qualification on Ohio's highest four-tiered licensure structure. When you earn a Teacher Leader Endorsement you will be well positioned to support the development of new teachers, lead school improvement initiatives, assist school administrators with professional development activities and attend to other leadership needs within the school.
The Department of Educational Studies will be holding an in-person informational session for teachers and interested others to learn more about the Teacher Leader Endorsement.
Join us on January 22 to learn more!
Program Features
Tailored to meet the needs of a working professional to allow students to work and attend school at the same time
9-credit hour program can be completed in as quickly as one year
A portion of the coursework can be used in other education administration programs, including the Principal licensure and doctoral programs
Endorsment Requirements
Prerequisites
- Candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Candidates must hold a valid resident educator or professional educator license issued by the State of Ohio.
Minimum Credit Hours
9
Field Experience: A minimum of 50 clock hours of field experience for each additional endorsement added to an existing teaching license.
Deadline to apply
May 1
Program start
Summer Semester
Curriculum
Additional Requirements
- Must take and pass Educators and the Opioid Crisis, Ohio Standard for Pupil Services, Computer Science and Computational Thinking modules.
- There is a $5 fee which supports the technical infrastructure needed to deliver and maintain the modules.
Licensure disclosure
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground.
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