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Now Hiring for Job Positions throughout Central Ohio
The ESC is now hiring for educator positions, including intervention specialists, teaching assistants, and more in schools throughout the Central Ohio region - some of which now include a $1500 hiring incentive. For more information regarding incentive eligibility, please see here.

College Credit Plus | Teacher Credentialing


Expanding College Credit Access in Central Ohio Schools: The Educational Service Center (ESC) of Central Ohio is excited to announce our participation in the College Credit Plus Teacher Credentialing Grant, designed to increase the number of credentialed high school teachers who can offer CCP courses directly in their schools.

What this means for you:

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

  • Earn a fully funded graduate credential to teach CCP courses
  • Receive mentorship & professional learning support
  • Open doors for students to earn college credits without leaving high school

Next Steps:

  1. Make sure you meet all requirements:
    2.      a. Teachers must have at least a master's degree in the discipline to be eligible.
         b. Committing to this opportunity includes committing to completing all 18 credit hours before the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
2. Check with your administration team to see if the content area in which you would like to be credentialed will be offered at your school.
3. Complete this Intent to Apply form by Sunday, March 21st. Please note that completing the Intent to Apply does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS

[Partnering School Districts include: Columbus City Schools, The Charles School (at Ohio Dominican University), The Graham School, Lancaster City Schools, Licking Heights Local Schools, Whitehall City Schools, Dublin City Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools, Buckeye Valley Local Schools, Northridge Local Schools, Worthington City Schools, Fairbanks Local Schools, Delaware City Schools, New Albany-Plain Local Schools, Canal Winchester Local Schools, Westerville City Schools, Marion City Schools, Jonathan Alder Local Schools, Gahanna-Jefferson City Schools, Upper Arlington City Schools]

  • More in-school CCP course options for students
  • Increased student access to free college credits before graduation
  • Partnership opportunities with local universities to credential teachers

Next Steps:

  1. Identify teachers in your district who may qualify for the program.
  2. Support them in applying for fully funded graduate coursework.
  3. Work with the ESC to expand CCP offerings for your students. 

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

[Partnering Higher Education Institutions include: Ashland University, Columbus State Community College, Findlay University, Franklin University, Otterbein University]

  • Expand your reach in high school dual-enrollment programs
  • Support teacher credentialing through structured graduate pathways
  • Build sustainable, long-term partnerships with school districts

Next Steps:

  1. Work with ESCCO to align CCP credentialing pathways.
  2. Offer guidance and mentorship to teachers pursuing credentials.
  3. Help shape the future of dual enrollment in Ohio!

FAMILIES, STUDENTS, & COMMUNITY MEMBERS

  • More free college credit opportunities in local high schools
  • Reduced barriers for students to start college early
  • A stronger connection between K-12 education & higher education

How You Can Support This Work:

  • Stay informed about CCP offerings in your district.
  • Encourage high schools to expand CCP programs.
  • Share this opportunity with teachers and school leaders.

Project Lead

Claire Ramsey
Career Pathway Specialist