Panel of Experts

The College Tech Prep consortium may assist school districts in assembling and administering a panel of experts to evaluate teacher qualifications in accordance with the regulations detailed in Ohio Teacher Licensure Standard 3301-24-05. The panel of business and industry representatives evaluates qualifications:

• Verification of industry certification (e.g., A+ Certification, CISCO) or comparable completed coursework.
   

• Knowledge of the appropriate Technical Competency Profile and evidence of mastery of the TCP competencies.
   

• Verification of relevant coursework through an appropriate postsecondary institution.

Following the Panel of Experts’ recommendations, the candidate prepares a two-year professional development plan to overcome deficiencies noted by the panel and presents it to the superintendent and consortium director for review and approval. The candidate and district complete a CTE 37 form.

The candidate applies for admission to a university offering a Route B licensure program. Upon acceptance, a two-year provisional license is issued. The candidate’s professional development plan must be successfully completed within two years of the provisional license. In addition, six semester hours minimum must be completed in compliance with the college/university standards of approved program.

The two-year provisional license can be renewed once. During the license renewal, the candidate must complete the college/university program and pass the Praxis III exam. Upon successful completion of the college/university program and the Praxis III, the candidate applies for the five-year professional license.