Northern Local LPDC Information
Contact Email: northernlpdc@gmail.com
Website for the LPDC Online Form Management System: CLICK the following link to go there:
http://summitesc.net/lpdc/Manage/index.asp?DistrictID=37
NORTHERN LOCAL LPDC INFORMATION
Important License and Submission Information
IRN 014512, Northern Local LPDC
An educator/staff member wishing to renew a professional license must receive the approval of his or her Local Professional Development Committee for an Individual Professional Development Plan and complete the required amount of professional development during their renewal cycle:
- Six semester hours of coursework related to classroom teaching and/or the area of licensure; or
- 180 contact hours (or 18 CEUs) in workshops or equivalent activities related to their IPDP goals as approved by their Local Professional Development Committee.
- Coursework, workshops, or other equivalent activities may be combined.
- LPDC Forms can be found to the left - click on the document to open it and fill it out. Be sure to fill this out when sending in paperwork.
Website for the LPDC Online Form Management System: CLICK the following link to sign-in and submit your IPDP, CEU's, and your documentation of proof so that we can verify and log your hours for license renewal: http://summitesc.net/lpdc/Manage/index.asp?DistrictID=37
Important Information:
1. An educator MUST have a current, approved IPDP on file with the LPDC before earning credits/contact hours/CEUs that qualify for license renewal.
2. Obtain prior approval online and refer to the Equivalent Activities Options chart for professional development requirements
3. Current members of the LPDC committee are listed on the LPDC Online Form Management System.
MEETINGS
Meetings are typically held at the Thornville Elementary Conference Room from 4:00 to 5:00 on the first Wednesday of the month. There may be date adjustments made, so check the schedule below for exact dates.
In the event that school is closed on the date of a scheduled meeting, the meeting will be canceled.
Meeting Schedule 2023-2024:
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Wednesday, May 31 2024
All meetings are open to members. You are welcome to come to meetings to ask questions and get help navigating the LPDC online portal.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Northern Local LPDC Online Form Management System
- Online Form Management System
- IPDP
- Professional Development Activities
- Meeting dates, times, locations
- Member List
Ohio Dept. of Ed.- How to renew a 5 year license.
Accredited Institution Database - Verify that a college or university is accredited.
Go to SAFE account login -Apply with ODE for license renewal.
IMPORTANT RENEWAL DEADLINES
During the year of your renewal:
March 18: All documentation of professional development is due to the LPDC.
May 1: Deadline to have your background check completed and apply for renewal through your SAFE account. *This deadline is extended due to COVID-19
Within 30 days of the issue date of your new license obtain approval of a new IPDP.
More Information
- LPDC Professional Development Guidelines and Handbook
This is the entire document of LPDC guidelines which contains our bylaws, policies and procedures, and all forms. - COVER SHEET for District Sponsored PD and Transcripts
Use this COVER SHEET to list district sponsored professional development AND for submitting transcripts (especially transcripts that you want sent to the district office if you are working towards your MA or MA+15). - Professional Development Options
Use this chart as an important reference when planning your professional development. - Steps and Deadlines for License Renewal
Follow these guidelines to renew your license. The deadlines during the year that your license expires must be followed to ensure a smooth renewal process. - Writing Your IPDP
This includes helpful information for writing your IPDP. - Credit Conversion Chart
How many contact hours is a semester hour worth? Use this chart for credit conversions. - Activity Time Log
For use with pre-approved activities. Speak with the LPDC before using this form. It is not common. - Verification Form for Educators Leaving an LPDC
For educators who leave Northern Local LPDC with approved credit. Complete the top portion of this form and submit it to the LPDC. We will complete it and then you will submit it to your new LPDC.