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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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø ID Number.
• This link will take you to the CORE Applicant User Manual which will guide you through the process of getting your Educator 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø Board of Education.

Last updated July 23, 2025