Certification and Licensure

The Educational Service Center of Medina County processes renewals and upgrades for the school districts in Medina County.

All licensure is processed online. To begin the application process, please click here to directly go to the Ohio Department of Education page.

Substitute Teachers - For information about certification, contact HR at 330.723.6393, Ext. 601559 or via e-mail at jsailer@medinaesc.org.

ESC Employees - For information about the type of licensure/permit needed, contact HR at 330.723.6393 x 601519 or via email at tgriffith@medinaesc.org. Complete information about certification in the state of Ohio can be found on the Ohio Department of Education’s website at http://www.ode.state.oh.us/.

Certification and License Renewal for Non-ESC Employees and Substitute Teachers

With the passage of House Bill 438, licensed individuals who are not employed in schools/districts may work to renew their licenses through a cooperating Educational Service Center's Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC).

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Click Here for Registration Form

Click Here for IPDP Form