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HOUSE BILL 1 BACKGROUND CHECK REVISIONS
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010

With the passage of House Bill 1, new background check requirements have been enacted for licensed educators in Ohio. Initial applicants for a license must complete both BCI and FBI criminal background checks. These checks need to be less than 365 days old to be considered valid for licensing purposes.

Educators who are renewing a license or permit and have lived continuously in the State of Ohio for the previous five years, and have a BCI background check on file with ODE, will need to complete only an FBI criminal background check once every five years. Currently, they must complete both BCI and FBI checks whenever they renew. Educators who have not lived continuously in the state for the past five years will need to complete both a BCI and FBI background check.

Educators with multiple licenses only need to submit the required background checks when they are applying for the renewal of the license or permit that is of the longest duration. Educators who hold a permanent certificate are still required to submit the required background checks once every five years. Permanent certificate holders who have lived continuously in Ohio for those five years, however, will only need to submit FBI background checks.

If you need to set up an appointment for a BCI/FBI background check, please contact:

Lisa Dominic
Human Resource Clerk
dominicl@parmacityschools.org
(440) 885-8399

Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Parma City School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following persons has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

STAFF:

Mr. Patrick Hoy
hoyc@parmacityschools.org
(440) 885-2320

STUDENTS:

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Amy Cruse
crusea@parmacityschools.org
(440) 885-8784

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LPDC Login Credentials and Link

AESOP

HQT Toolkit

SAFE Account

In accordance with established LPDC, employees seeking license renewal must complete an Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP.) The plan is used to outline the professional development activities that align personal, professional growth objectives with district, building, and/or student learning goals. The IPDP must be submitted for review to the IPDP Committee and final approval by the LPDC. In order to complete the IPDP the following forms must be submitted: 

IPDP Plan Form

Login Credentials and Link

Pre-Approval Form

Chart of Completed Requirements for Transition/Renewal of License

Student Teaching Practicum/Field Experience Verification

Appeal Form

Individual Professional Development Goal Resource Guide

LPDC Flow Chart

LPDC Guidelines

The Ohio Resident Educator program is a 2-year induction system of support and mentoring for new teachers. The Parma City Schools certified staff follow the guidelines that the Ohio Department of Education has established for integrating new teachers into the profession.

This four-year mentoring program is for each new educator who holds a four-year license and is the teacher of record for at least two classes.

All Resident Educators are mentored by experienced teachers certified by the ODE to act as Resident Educator Mentors. Successful completion of the residency program is required to qualify for a five-year license.