Licensure Exam Prep Program
Unlock the path to computer science licensure
Ready to pursue licensure in computer science? The Ohio STEM Learning Network’s Licensure Exam Prep Program can help.
This program will deepen your understanding and prepare you for licensure as a computer science teacher under Ohio’s supplemental pathway. Aligned to Ohio Assessments for Educators: Computer Science (054), the program combines guided virtual study group sessions and an on-demand digital learning platform.Â
Seats for 2024 cohort are now closed. Sign up to hear when the program re-opens or apply to join year-long programs for elementary or middle/high school computer science.
Supplemental licensure for computer science in Ohio
Supplemental licensure is one of four ways in Ohio to earn licensure in computer science. This route allows schools to offer Computer Science immediately while providing support and mentoring to an existing teacher.
To be eligible, the teacher must:
- Hold a currently valid, standard Ohio teaching certificate or license;
- Be employed in a teaching position requiring the supplemental licensure area in an Ohio school; AND
- Successfully complete the content assessment for the licensure area (Computer Science Ohio Assessment Exam 054).
Key elements
- In-depth learning: Dive into essential content for the exam with our on-demand course featuring 50+ hours of video instruction, practice activities, and more.
- Expert guidance and collaborative study: Engage in eight 90-minute virtual study group sessions led by experienced instructors to prepare effectively for the exam.
- Flexible options: Tailor your learning experience to your specific needs by combining self-paced online units with interactive group study sessions focused on the content areas you need additional support with.
- Exam-aligned curriculum: The program is carefully crafted to align with the four domains and 11 sub-strands found on the Ohio Assessments for Educators: Computer Science (054).
Program details
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until March 28, 2024. Program may reach capacity before this date.
Commitments
Thanks to the Teach CS Grants, the $990 program fee per participant has been waived.Â
This program is designed to be flexible to participant needs. Program participants are expected to:Â
- Participate in a pre-assessment to help shape their learning experience.
- Participate in study sessions relevant to identified needs.
- Complete asynchronous program tasks and activities relevant to identified needs.
- Sit for the exam by August, 2024
Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 28, 2024 or all seats are filled.
Eligibility
- Hold a currently valid, standard Ohio teaching certificate or license
- Be employed in a teaching position requiring the supplemental license in Computer Science in an Ohio school
- Ready to work towards completing the content assessment for the licensure area (Computer Science Ohio Assessment Exam 054) and earn your supplemental license.
Schedule
The program begins in April 2024.
- Facilitated sessions will be held on April 16 and 30, May 14 and 28, and June 6, 18, 20, and 25th.
- The program includes asynchronous tasks and activities.
Facilitators
Jenny Nickol
6th/8th Technology Teacher at Bellbrook Middle School, teaching CS for 8 years.
Six years as Computer Science Discoveries Facilitator
Jeff Rhodes
Technology Education Teacher at North Royalton High School
22nd year teaching and sixth year teaching computer science
What’s next after completing this exam prep program?
Step 1: Schedule, take, and pass your Computer Science Ohio Assessment Exam (reimbursement is offered through ESC partners upon evidence of sitting for the exam)
Step 2: Apply for your supplemental license.
After completing a minimum of two years of mentored teaching in Computer Science, you may apply to add Computer Science to your standard license. Verification can be a letter from your superintendent or your human resource director verifying dates of full-time employment, assignments and grade levels for each year of employment under the supplemental license.
If you wish to add additional grade levels to your existing license, you may be required to take a pedagogy course relevant to these additional grade levels.