Master Teacher

The Master Teacher program allows teachers to demonstrate their practice based on the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession. Successful completion of the program also satisfies one of the requirements for an advanced license, which is part of the licensure structure that became effective in January 2011. 

Resources 

• Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure - This chart outlines how teachers may advance their license, with successful completion of the Master Teacher Program fulfilling one of several requirements. 
• Master Teacher Program and Renewal - This presentation provides a program overview and describes how to apply for and renew the designation. 

• Master Teacher Program Scoring Samples - The Master Teacher Scoring Samples will assist committees in evaluating applications and portfolios from program applicants.

Earning a Master Teacher Designation

Please note: For Master Teacher designation, the processes and procedures outlined below must be followed and the specified forms used.  [Form I is no longer required and has been deleted.]

• A – Master Teacher Definition and Criteria
• B – Master Teacher Processes and Procedures
• C – Master Teacher Application
• D – Master Teacher Scoring Guide
• F – Master Teacher Candidate's Score Report
• G – Master Teacher Recommendation Form
• H – Candidate's Checklist for Submission of Materials
• J – Master Teacher Writing/Evidence Guidelines
• K – Master Teacher Examples of Evidence
• L – One-Page Version of Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession

Master Teacher Renewal

Please Provide Feedback

The Ohio Department of Education in conjunction with the Educators Standards Board now has available the renewal process for the Master Teacher Designation. As master teachers review and complete this process, please feel free to send feedback to ODE.  Feedback may be sent to Dee Anna Chickerella at deeanna.chickerella@education.ohio.gov or to Lori Parker at lori.parker@education.ohio.gov

To be eligible for the Master Teacher Renewal, educators must have obtained Master Teacher designation.

Renewal candidates may choose either Year Four or Year Five of their Master Teacher designation to complete the renewal process. If a Master Teacher successfully renews his/her designation during Year Four, his/her renewal status does not take effect until their current five-year designation expires.  ONLY teachers designated in either 2007 or 2008 can complete the renewal in the sixth year as well.

• Form R – Master Teacher Renewal Overview
• Form S – Master Teacher Renewal Processes and Procedures
• Form T – Master Teacher Renewal Application
• Form U – Master Teacher Renewal Evidence Cover Page
• Form V – Master Teacher Renewal Score Report
• Form W – Master Teacher Renewal Checklist
• Form X – Master Teacher Renewal Evidence Explanation

Related link:  http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Licensure/Audiences/Senior-Professional-Educator-and-Lead-Professional

Last Modified: 1/4/2023 12:11:53 PM

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