Ohio Resident Educator License — Four-Year Renewal Requirements
Everything you need to renew your Resident Educator License — Four-Year in Ohio: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
0
PD hours required
4
years per cycle
$200
Renewal fee
$20
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- Completion of Ohio Resident Educator Program (mentoring and formative assessment program)
- RESA (Resident Educator Summative Assessment) or alternative pathway
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- Issued to new teachers entering the profession; valid for 4 years
- Advancement to Professional Educator License requires passing the RESA or an approved alternative
- Resident educators are assigned a trained mentor and participate in a formative assessment program
- Must be renewed annually during the 4-year period by completing program requirements
- No traditional PD hours required — program participation is the requirement
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 0 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 | Free | 6 | Visit |
Professional Learning Board Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states. | $5.85/hr | Free | 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 (0 hrs)
Free
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 (0 hrs)
Free
States approved
9
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 0 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