(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Stephen D. Dackin, director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, today announced the recipients of $3 million in grants to create programs for teachers who need to complete additional qualifications to teach college courses under the College Credit Plus program.
Awarded in consultation with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, five awardees will use the funds to cover the costs of tuition, textbooks, and other materials to support teachers across various districts as they work to become credentialed to teach College Credit Plus courses at their high schools.
Grantees for Fiscal Year 2024 include the following:
- Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
- Kent State University
- East Central Ohio Educational Service Center
- Montgomery County Educational Service Center
- Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio
“Teachers play a critical role in shaping the future of Ohio’s students,” said Governor DeWine. “These grants will empower our dedicated educators to expand their expertise and provide exceptional learning opportunities that will prepare students for success.”
“This is an example of how we are continuing to create meaningful pathways for students that lead to rewarding careers,” said Director Dackin. “These grants will provide more opportunities for educators to get the knowledge, skills, and experience to teach higher-level courses that will foster a seamless transition from high school to college.”
“The College Credit Plus program is the gateway to a postsecondary degree for thousands of students, and increasing the number of credentialed teachers will allow even more families to save on college tuition and prepare their students for a successful future,” said Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey.
Funding for the grant awards was included in the 2024-2025 state operating budget. For more information, visit the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Teacher Credentialing Grant webpage.