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Appendix E: Pre-Service Teacher Permit

Any student enrolled in a course that is part of an Educator Preparation Program AND who will be in a PK–12 classroom as part of the course must obtain a Pre-Service Teacher Permit before they are allowed in schools for their Field Experience or Student Teaching assignments.

New for Fall 2025: 

All candidates going into a classroom as part of a course in an Educator Prep Program are required to apply for and obtain the Pre-Service Teacher Permit even if they already hold another State Board of Education credential and even if they are already enrolled in Rapback.

Candidates will not receive their Student Teaching and Field placements until they have been issued the Pre-Service Permit from the State Board of Education.

Step 1: Get your BCI and FBI background check ASAP

• Use code 3319.291 for both BCI and FBI background checks.
• You can schedule a background check on the second floor of White Hall in the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) by visiting their website or going to any other location that does background checks.
• Have your background check sent electronically to the State Board of Education. We recommend you have a copy sent to yourself for your records.
• You are not required to get a new background check if you have had one done within 1 year of the date that the pre-service permit is issued and if an electronic copy of that background check was sent to the State Board of Education at the time you got the background check. If your background check is nearing expiration, it may expire before issuance of the pre-service teacher permit.

Step 2: Create an OHID account and apply for your Educator State ID Number

• First, register for your . Select 'Create OHID Account.'
• Once you have your OHID, click on the 'App Store' icon at the top of the page.
• On page 3 of the App Store, you will see the 'Educator Licensure and Records (CORE)' App. Select 'Request Access.'
  • If you do not already have the CORE App added to your account, it will say 'Request Access' not 'Open App.'
• Once you have been given access to the CORE App, you will see it when you log in under 'My Apps.'
• Once you have been given access to the CORE App, open the app to apply for your Educator State ID Number.
• This link will take you to the CORE Applicant User Manual which will guide you through the process of getting your Educator State ID Number.

Step 3: Complete the pre-permit application on the EHHS Student Portal

• You must register on the so that we can approve your application.
• Once you have registered for the pre-service permit, you will be directed to apply through the State Board of Education website to complete Step 4.

NEW: 1-year or 3-year permit options available

Let us know if you will be applying for a 1-year permit ($25.00) or a 3-year permit ($75.00). If your permit expires before you have completed your program, you may need to apply for additional 1-year permit(s) until you have completed your program.

Step 4: Complete the Pre-Service Teacher Permit application through your OHID account

• Once you have completed the pre-permit application through the EHHS Student Portal, you can apply for your Pre-Service Teacher Permit through the State Board of Education.
• Log in to your OHID account.
• Open the CORE app.
• Select 'Apply for a NEW Credential,' then select 'Teachers' and 'Pre-Service Teacher Permit - 1 and 3 year.'

Additional Information:

• If you completed a background check but did not have it sent electronically to the State Board of Education, you will need to get a new background check completed.
• If you are unsure, check in your OHID account to see if the state has received a copy.
• You can check the status of your application in your OHID account. you cannot begin any field experience or student teaching placement until your permit is approved and issued.
• Please see additional from the State Board of Education.

Last updated July 23, 2025