Conversion Chart 
Credits Required for Renewing Ohio Credentials 

To renew your teaching credentials in the state of Ohio, you must earn 6 semester hours, 18 CEUs, 180 contact hours, or a combination of these after the ISSUE DATE of your expiring certificate/ license and after the APPROVAL DATE of your IPDP. 

Semester Hour(s) 	CEU(s)	Contact Hours	
6 =	18 =	180	
5 =	15 =	150	
4 =	12 =	120	
3 =	9 =	90	
2 =	6 =	60	
1 =	3 =	30	
	1 =	10	

Note:
Semester hours must be earned through an accredited university or institution. Official transcripts are required documentation. Check the Ohio Department of Education website for the link to verify accreditation. Prior approval must be obtained for all professional development activities. Contact hours awarded from Northern Local Schools are pre-approved.