NEWS FLASH FOR

OBSLPA LICENSED SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

SEEKING ODE LICENSURE

The Ohio Department of Education welcomes requests from OBSLPA LICENSED speech language pathologists for a review of their credentials by the Ohio Credential Review Board in order to determine if they qualify for the Pupil Services license required for Ohio school-based employment.

Requests for a review by the Credential Review Board must include:

• Valid license granted by the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology (OBSLPA)
• Verification of professional experience working with children and/or other populations (multiple letters of recommendation and third party documentation of work experience)
• Official transcripts of all college coursework, undergraduate and graduate
• A summary cover letter from the candidate providing background information and requesting a credential review for ODE SLP licensure
• A resume
• Documentation of training, education, competency and/or professional development work related to the practice of speech language pathology with school age children
• Praxis II speech language pathology specialty area test scores
• Any other materials the candidate wishes to provide for review

Candidates may submit a packet of materials to the address shown below. (Please gather all documents and submit them as one package rather than sending individual items at different times from different sources.)

Please send materials to:

Jennifer Kangas, Director, Office of Educator Licensure

Ohio Department of Education

25 S. Front Street Mail Stop 105

Columbus OH 43215-4183

Questions regarding ODE licensure in speech/language pathology may be directed to:

Jennifer Kangas, at (614-387-7717) or Jennifer.Kangas@ode.state.oh.us