Ohio Professional Educator License — Five-Year Renewal Requirements
Everything you need to renew your Professional Educator License — Five-Year in Ohio: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
180
PD hours required
5
years per cycle
$200
Renewal fee
$20
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- Graduate-level semester credit courses from accredited universities
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approved by the Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC)
- Flex Credit courses approved by school or district professional development committees
- In-person workshops and conferences aligned to an approved IPDP
- Online self-study courses approved by LPDC
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- Must complete 6 semester hours of graduate-level coursework OR 18 CEUs (180 contact hours) OR an equivalent combination
- All PD must be aligned to an approved Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) and reviewed by the LPDC
- Educators not currently employed must complete the 6 semester hours option (not CEUs)
- Renewal application submitted through Ohio's CORE/eLicense online system
- Expired license reinstatement requires 9 semester hours of coursework plus a $20 reinstatement fee in addition to renewal fee
- Senior Professional Educator License available to educators with a master's degree and 10 years of experience
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 180 hours needed.
| Provider | Price / Hour | Est. Total Cost | States Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TeacherStepBest price Online teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University. | $3.32/hr | $597.60 | 6 | Visit |
Professional Learning Board Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states. | $5.85/hr | $1053 | 9 | Visit |
TeacherStep
Best priceOnline teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University.
Price / hour
$3.32
Est. total (180 hrs)
$597.60
States approved
6
Professional Learning Board
Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.
Price / hour
$5.85
Est. total (180 hrs)
$1053
States approved
9
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 180 hours, submit your renewal application through the OhioDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to Ohio Renewal Portal