Ohio Evaluation Systems

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0) Evaluator Training will prepare an evaluator of teachers, as defined by the role you serve in a Local Educational Agency (LEA), for effective, high quality and consistent staff evaluation using the OTES 2.0 Model. To become a credentialed evaluator of teachers in the State of Ohio, an individual must be properly licensed, or LEA approved as a peer evaluator, participate in the three-day state-sponsored evaluator training, and pass an online credentialing assessment. Upon successful completion of the training (attendance for all three days of the training is REQUIRED), participants will have access to the online assessment. The three-day state sponsored OTES 2.0 training will provide a better understanding of the OTES 2.0 Framework and Model, allow practice of skills such as scripting, evidence analysis/categorizing and coaching, and allow for sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation. Registration is through STARS. Registration fee may be paid through credit card, check, or district purchase order. Lunch will be provided all 3 days. 

This course is for all new OTES 2.0 evaluators. Those who have previously held an OTES 2.0 credential that is expired/expiring only need to retake the credentialing assessment.

Upcoming Trainings:

July 29-31, 2026

September 9-11, 2026

October 6-8, 2026

November 10-12, 2026

This State-sponsored two-day training will focus on the Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES 2.0). The intended audience is Superintendents, Central Office staff, principals, and others who evaluate principals. Upon completion of the two-day training, participants must complete the online OPES 2.0 assessment to be a credentialed evaluator of principals. Registration is through STARS. Registration fee may be paid through credit card, check, or district purchase order. Lunch will be provided both days.

This course is for all new OPES 2.0 evaluators. Those who have previously held an OPES 2.0 credential that is expired/expiring only need to retake the credentialing assessment.

Upcoming Dates:

August 27-28, 2026

September 22-23, 2026

October 27-28, 2026

The Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) Evaluator Training will prepare an evaluator of school counselors, as defined by the role you serve in a Local Educational Agency (LEA), for effective, high-quality and consistent school counselor evaluation using the Evaluation Framework for School Counselors as adopted by the State Board of Education in April 2016 (updated December 2022). To become a certificated evaluator of school counselors in the State of Ohio, an individual must successfully complete a one-day training delivered by an OSCES state trainer. Upon successful completion of the training, a certificate of completion will be issued for verification. The training will provide better understanding of the OSCES Framework and Model and allow practice of skills and sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation. This one-day session is required for all evaluators of school counselors. It is highly recommended that the evaluator and school counselor(s) attend this session together.

Registration is through STARS. Registration fee may be paid through credit card, check, or district purchase order. Lunch will be provided.

Upcoming Dates:

September 2, 2026

October 23, 2026

Registration must be completed through STARS by logging into your OH ID portal. 

1. When you get to the page titled "My Apps", scroll down to the "Training and Registration App". 
2. Click "Open App". You will arrive at the STARS dashboard. 
3. Click on "Event Search". 
4. Use the keyword "RE" to search for the Resident Educator Mentor Academy Trainings. Make sure the dates align within the correct event dates and the event owner is "ESC of Central Ohio".
5. Make sure your email is correct to receive follow-up tests and evaluations.