5-Year Associate License
The Ohio Department of Education issues five-year associate licenses under Ohio law1 to applicants who meet qualifications in the following areas:
- Prekindergarten Associate
- Educational Paraprofessional
- Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
Requirements for Licensure
PREKINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATES, EDUCATIONAL PARAPROFESSIONALS AND INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Applicants must complete an approved, traditional preparation program through an accredited college or university that culminates in the college or university’s recommendation for licensure in the following areas:
- Prekindergarten Associate (see the Department's Educator License Exams webpage for exam requirements)
- Educational Paraprofessional (no exam required for licensure)
- Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired (no exam required for licensure)
Applicants may view the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Program Finder for a list of accredited colleges or universities that offer approved programs leading to Ohio licensure.
Applicants completing a licensure program outside of Ohio should view requirements on the Department's Out-of-State webpage.
OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS
Applicants must hold an active Ohio board license in the following areas to be considered for the associate license (completion of an additional school licensure program is not required):
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
Please note that applicants must submit their official university transcripts with the application for the license. Additionally, the Department must be able to verify the active Ohio board license of the applicant.
Background Checks
Applicants must have current background checks on file with the Department.
Individuals who live outside of Ohio may email the Office of Educator Licensure at the Ohio Department of Education to request fingerprint cards.
Instructions for Submitting Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit their official transcripts from an accredited college or university. Please review the Instructions for Submitting Transcripts and short video tutorial before scanning and uploading transcripts.
Application Instructions
- Access your OH|ID account.
- Click Educator Licensure and Records (CORE).
- Complete the online application from your CORE Dashboard (click Teachers and then Associate License – 5 Year).
- See the CORE User Manual for complete instructions.
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Last Modified: 7/24/2023 1:43:34 PM