New/Renew License Procedure and Fingerprints

Helpful Steps to Renew your Teaching License
Getting Started on a New License



J Sign into your safe account or if you do not have one create a safe account. Once you receive confirmation that it is set up, sign into your account.
J Click on ODE.CORE.
J Select the UPDATE button to enter or correct your contact information including email address on the My Information page.
J Use the drop down menu at top right to return to the CORE dashboard.
JSelect Apply to enter My Applications
J Find the license type that is correct for you .
JClick on apply for more than one credential, repeat the steps above for each credential.
JAfter you submit your application, it will be reviewed. You will receive an e-mail acknowledgement of your submission. While you are waiting for your application to be processed you may login and click on the status button on the Core dashboard for information about your application. You also will receive an e-mail when your application request is approved or denied.


When Renewing a Credential Through ODE’s Safe Account

      JSign into your Safe Account.
     J Click on the ODE.Core Link
  J Click on the MY Educator Profile apple link.
  J Top left click on the My Educator Profile Link.
      -Check and edit My Information as needed (Be sure addresses and  
        e-mails are correct. )
      -Make sure name changes are noted here as well.
       Top left click on FBI/BCI to check status of fingerprints.
 J Click on My Credentials (Recommended to Sort by Status) (Descending      
 J Note credentials that have select action next to them and select the ones you wish to renew. (You must do it one at a time)
J Complete the information
      When asked for the organization on the second screen search for
       IRN # 013641 which is the Brecksville-Broadview Heights LPDC
       and select it.
 J Save application on each page.
 J Repeat the process if you have additional licenses.
 J When finished you will need to pay by Master Card or Visa.



Upgrading to a Senior Professional Educator

J When completing your application you will need to search for District IRN which is under Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools.
 J You will need to upload your Master Teacher Verification Form
 J  You will need to have your college send official transcripts proving you have your masters to ODE. Listed below is the address you will need to send your transcripts to when applying. Your transcripts need to be official. They should be sent to the following address.
Ohio Department of Education-Office of Educator Licensure
25 South Front Street Mail Stop 105
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183
    
J  Make sure your fingerprints are current.
    What Is Safe? Of Education (ODE) launched the Security Application for Enterprise (SAFE) Web portal in May, 2003. Safe is a Web Portal and a “single sign on” software security solution for ODE Customers.
J  Make sure you have completed your 6 semester hours .

     To Check Finger Print Status Follow the Following Steps
1.    Log into SAFE
2.   ODE Core on the left hand side
3.   Then click on the apple on the top left-Educ. Profile
4.   Then on top look for Educator Licensure Tab. Hold your mouse over it and choose the drop down box-Educator Profile.
5.   Enter last and first name and hit search
6.   Then when you see your information go to BCI/FBI on the left side. 



        J When you receive your certificate for new certification or renewal you must submit a verification copy of your new certificate to the LPDC Chairperson. This can be obtained and printed from your SAFE ACCOUNT.