Licensure E-Signers
The process for submitting and reviewing teacher licensure applications is completed through the CORE licensure system. Authorized electronic signers (e-signers) from schools, districts, local professional development committees (LPDCs) and higher education organizations must review and approve or decline application requests online.
E-Signer Roles
- Superintendent
- Superintendent designee
- Credential e-signer
- Dean
- Dean designee – College of Education
The administrator of the local organization’s Ohio Educational Directory System – Redesign (OEDS-R) assigns the roles listed above. If you do not have an OEDS-R administrator, contact the Ohio Department of Education Custodian. Once you have received the appropriate role, please review the Enrolling as an E-Signer section below to complete the Enroll Me step. You must complete the Enroll Me step to become an active e-signer.
LPDC E-Signer Roles
- Coordinator-LPDC (Local Professional Development Committee)
- Coordinator designee-LPDC
Please see the LPDC E-Signer webpage for important information about LPDC registration and role assignment.
Enrolling as an E-Signer
Follow the directions below to complete the Enroll Me step after obtaining the appropriate e-signer role:
- Sign into your SAFE account and click on ODE.CORE to access your Dashboard.
- Click on License E-Signer in the red ribbon at the top of the page.
- Select Action next to your organization, and then click Enroll as E-Signer.
- Click Save to confirm your enrollment.
Once enrolled, e-signers will receive emails when educators submit applications. E-signers review submitted requests through the License E-Signer section on the Dashboard and electronically “sign” (approve or decline) applications.
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Last Modified: 6/4/2018 2:20:11 PM