Fairfield Local School District

Local Professional Development Committees (LPDCs) were created under Ohio law to review coursework and professional development activities completed by educators to determine if state certification and licensure requirements have been met. The Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness publishes a variety of resources to assist in setting up and engaging in the work of an LPDC.

The primary responsibility of the LPDC is to review educators’ Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) and ensure that the identified goals and strategies are relevant to the needs of the district, the school, the students and the educator.

Order of Events for Documentation and Renewal

1. Have an approved and signed IPDP.
   • If you do not have a signed IPDP...
     • download the “IPDP” Form →
     • fill-in all fields
     • give to LPDC member for approval
       *Once the LPDC member receives your IPDP, the committee will review and either “approve” or “ask for clarification or review”. Once approved, the document will be signed and dropped into the employee’s Google folder. The original will be returned to the employee.
2. Start collecting hours for next approval.
3. Scan/Email the documentation to yourself
4. Drop certificates and/or transcripts into your Google folder:  Curren IPDP Documentation
5. Continue accumulating hours and repeat steps 3 & 4.

In 5 Years, the employee needs:

• 6 semester hours
• 18 CEUs
• or a combination of both

       *10 contact hours = 1 CEU
       *3 CEUs = 1 semester hour
       *need 6 semester hours to renew
       *18 CEUs = 6 semester hours

When it is your renewal year, the LPDC will be in communication with you about submitting/approving your hours for licene renewal.

Steps to Renew Your License

1. Have completed coursework (remember to drop in your LPDC Google file – transcripts, certificates, meeting sheets, etc.)
2. Have current background check completed
3. Begin the license process through ODE under your OH|ID account
4. Pay for the renewal online

After those items are completed in their entirety, your renewal will be electronically signed by a district representative (Superintendent or LPDC President).

Next Steps…

1. Create a new IPDP
2. Give the IPDP to the LPDC for approval
3. Await approval of the new IPDP