Meeting State Requirements for Ohio Teachers
More than 22,000 teachers from Ohio have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My Ohio Teaching License
We have helped thousands of Ohio teachers meet their license renewal requirements, increase their salaries, and advance their careers.
Teaching Channel can help you achieve your ODE renewal requirements through one of two pathways.
If you have questions about your state’s requirements, we’re happy to help.
Renew Your License
Pathway 1: Meet your license renewal requirements with the completion of 18 CEUs (180 contact hours) for as low as $756.
Choose the Flex Credit version of any four 3-credit courses.
Example:
- Course 1: Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction for Early Reading and Writing Success (4.5 CEUS or 45 contact hours) – Select the Flex Credit version
- Course 2: Anxiety Awareness: Empowering Students with Help and Hope (4.5 CEUS or 45 contact hours)Â – Select the Flex Credit version
- Course 3: Teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy for Students (4.5 CEUS or 45 contact hours)Â – Select the Flex Credit version
- Course 4: Magnifying Reading Intervention Through Science and Research (4.5 CEUS or 45 contact hours)Â – Select the Flex Credit version
Pathway 2: Meet your renewal requirements AND move toward salary advancement with the completion of 6 graduate-level, continuing education credits.
Example:
- Course 1: Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction for Early Reading and Writing Success (3 graduate-level, continuing education credits) — Choose from nine university partners; Ohio premier partners include Lourdes University and American College of Education
- Course 2: Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education (3 graduate-level, continuing education credits)  — Choose from nine university partners; Ohio premier partners include Lourdes University and American College of Education
Ohio Premier University Partners
Lourdes University, located in Sylvania, OH, is our in-state partner for your license renewal and salary advancement needs. Lourdes University is regionally accredited through HLC-NCA and holds National Teacher Accreditation through TEAC/CAEP.
American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.. American College of Education is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a federally-recognized accrediting agency.
Interested in checking out our full University Partner line-up? Click here for more info:Â University Partners
Educators currently employed in an Ohio public school or district, chartered non-public school, community school or educational service center (ESC) are responsible for the design of an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP), subject to the approval of the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). The IPDP should be based on the needs of the educator, the students, the school and the school district, and be aligned with the professional educator standards adopted by the State Board of Education. In accordance with the approved plan, Teaching Channel courses can be included in IPDP for renewal. Choose from Pathway 1 or 2 as listed above.
Educators not currently employed in an Ohio public school or district, chartered non-public school, community school or ESC must renew with six semester hours of coursework from an accredited institution of higher ed. Choose Pathway 2 as listed above.
Educators must complete all renewal coursework and submit their renewal application prior to October 1 of the expiration year of the license to be renewed, or the renewal requirement increases to nine semester hours.
License Holders w/ Reading or Phonics Coursework Limitations
All candidates who request a standard Resident Educator license for Early Childhood, Primary Childhood, Middle Childhood or Intervention Specialist areas must successfully complete teaching of reading coursework. This coursework includes:
- Nine semester hours in the teaching of reading
- A three-semester hour course in the teaching of phonics (in the context of reading, writing and spelling)
For more information on renewal and reading requirements, visit the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Website. 
Advance Your Salary
Increase your annual and lifetime salary through salary advancement by completing graduate-level, continuing education courses or a graduate program with American College of Education (ACE).
Already have a Master’s Degree? Maximize your education return on investment with our 5-Course Lane Change Bundle.
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators. Teaching Channel with Learners Edge University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC.
Not sure which University Partner to choose?Â
ACE is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
University Partners for Ohio Educators
Not sure which university partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
Why You Should Enroll in Courses as a Long-Term Investment
In many districts, teachers gain a salary increase when they accrue graduate-level credits. But have you considered the money you leave on the table when you delay accruing those credits?
Teachers who gain an extra $8K in salary 20 years before retirement bring home an extra $160K in earnings. And those teachers may also receive a higher pension by finishing their careers at an advance salary level. Compare that to the educator who achieves that goal 10 years later: $80K less income. See what credit accrual could mean for you by using our salary calculator. Be sure to check our course bundles that let you accrue credits at less cost and on a pay-as-you-learn plan.
Bundle Your Savings
Pay a lot less with our course bundles, plus go even easier on your budget with a monthly payment plan.
3-Course Bundle
Choose three 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save $207.
5-Course Bundle
Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $405.
10-Course Bundle
Choose ten 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $810.
Enhance Your
Salary and Career
We are proud partners with American College of Education (ACE). Named #2 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023, ACE ensures you can learn and grow as far as you desire for your teaching career.
Find the advanced degree you need at an exceptionally low price through our special partnership with ACE.
Save up to 84% on Tuition Costs
Master’s Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$8,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$10,000
National Average Cost
of an M.Ed. Degree
$54,000
Doctoral Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$22,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$24,000
National Average
Cost of an EdD Degree
$111,900
Take Advantage of Group Savings
Gather your group and get the best course pricing available. It’s easy to sign up and organize. As your group grows, so does your discount.
