

Earn Your Ohio Teaching Certificate
With over 80,000 certified teachers to date, Teachers of Tomorrow is the nation’s leading alternative teaching certification program. We celebrate the teachers of today and inspire teachers of tomorrow!
Earn Your Ohio Teaching Certificate
At Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow, we provide a streamlined route to becoming a licensed educator. We offer an Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute (IPTI) and a Professional Development Institute (PDI). Our on-demand programs and expert advisors are pivotal in developing quality educators that make a difference in the classrooms and communities they serve.
We celebrate the teachers of today and inspire the teachers of tomorrow!

Your Steps to Becoming a Certified Teacher in Ohio
Your Steps to Becoming a Certified Teacher in Ohio
Complete an Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute offered by Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow
Obtain your Alternative Resident Educator License through the Ohio Department of Education
Complete a Professional Development Institute offered by Teachers of Tomorrow
Obtain your Professional Teaching License through the Ohio Department of Education
Complete an Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute offered by Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow
Obtain your Alternative Resident Educator License through the Ohio Department of Education
Complete a Professional Development Institute offered by Teachers of Tomorrow
Obtain your Professional Teaching License through the Ohio Department of Education
IPTI or PDI? Wherever You Are in Your Teaching Journey, We Can Help You.
IPTI or PDI? Wherever You Are in Your Teaching Journey, We Can Help You.
Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute (IPTI)
Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute (IPTI)
Professional Development Institute (PDI)
What is the Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow IPTI?
An IPTI program is an alternative route for teacher certification and the initial step toward obtaining your Alternative Resident Educator License. Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow offers an online and on-demand IPTI for you to meet state requirements to continue your teacher certification journey.
What Can I Expect?
4 modules with topics related to student development and learning, formative and summative assessment processes, curriculum development, and classroom management.
Up to 6 months to complete your online, on-demand modules with support from our expert advisors every step of the way.
Certificate of completion provided to qualify for your Alternative Resident Educator License through the Ohio Department of Education.
How Do I Enroll?
Apply for FREE!
Submit your confirmation registration letter
(obtained from the Ohio Department of Education).
Submit one-time payment of $695.
How Do I Qualify?
Candidates must have an official confirmation registration letter in order to enroll in our program. To receive your confirmation registration letter from the Ohio Department of Education, you must complete the following steps:
Request an evaluation to begin the Alternative Resident Educator Licensure pathway (provided by the Ohio Department of Education).
Take and pass content test(s) as outlined in your evaluation.
Request your confirmation registration letter (provided by the Ohio Department of Education).
Please visit the Ohio Department of Education website for more information on how to receive your confirmation registration letter. After completing the steps above with the Ohio Department of Education, you will be qualified to enroll in the Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow IPTI.
What is the Price of the IPTI?
Our IPTI is one of the most cost-effective options offered in Ohio with one low payment of $625.
This one-time payment provides you with complete access to:
On-demand training modules
Expert advisors to support you every step of the way
Research-based curriculum
Professional Development Institute (PDI)
What is the Ohio Teachers of Tomorrow PDI?
The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is for individuals following the Alternative Resident Educator pathway and is specifically designed for those seeking an Ohio professional teaching license. Eligible participants include individuals currently holding an Alternative Resident Educator License issued by The Ohio Department of Education.
What Can I Expect?
4 modules with assessments to determine mastery of pedagogical content knowledge.
Completion of literacy courses in your content area(s) of licensure.
Up to 1 year to complete your online, on-demand modules.
How Do I Enroll?
Apply for FREE!
Submit your Alternative Resident Educator License
(obtained from Ohio Department of Education).
Submit your current verification of employment
(provided by your district).
Choose your Program Fee: One-time payment of $2,700, or 10 monthly payments of $330.
How Do I Qualify?
Successfully complete an Intensive Pedagogical Training (IPTI) or Alternative Resident Educator Institute program.
Submit certification of completion of IPTI.
Candidates must be employed and teaching in an Ohio school district on a valid Alternative Resident Educator License.
Please visit the Ohio Department of Education website to review step-by-step instructions on how to complete the state qualification requirements.
What is the Price of the PDI?
Our PDI is the most cost-effective option offered in Ohio with flexible payment options:
One-time payment of $2,300 OR
10 monthly payments of $275 ($2,750 total)
Payment provides you with complete access to:
On-demand training coursework
Expert advisors to support you every step of the way
Research-based curriculum


The Smart Path to a Teaching Career
The Smart Path to a Teaching Career
- One of the most cost-effective programs offered in Ohio
- Research-based curriculum created by educators for educators
- Flexible, on-demand coursework designed for individuals with busy schedules
- Live phone and email support from expert advisors to guide you through the program
- One of the most cost-effective programs offered in Ohio
- Research-based curriculum created by educators for educators
- Flexible, on-demand coursework designed for individuals with busy schedules
- Live phone and email support from expert advisors to guide you through the program

80,000+
TEACHERS CERTIFIED TO DATE
80,000+
TEACHERS CERTIFIED TO DATE

7,000+
TEACHERS CERTIFIED LAST YEAR
7,000+
TEACHERS CERTIFIED LAST YEAR

200
STAFF MEMBERS TO SERVE YOU
200
STAFF MEMBERS TO SERVE YOU
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18+
YEARS OF CONTINUED SUCCESS
18+
YEARS OF CONTINUED SUCCESS
The Teachers of Tomorrow Story
Teachers of Tomorrow is rooted in the commitment to addressing the evolving landscape of education and ensuring high-quality teachers are in the classroom. Recognizing the need for alternative routes to teacher certification, we started with a mission to provide aspiring educators with flexible and accessible pathways into the teaching profession.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to education, offering programs that cater to diverse learning styles and backgrounds. Choosing Teachers of Tomorrow means opting for one of the nation’s leading teacher preparation programs, ensuring that you are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the classroom. Together, we are shaping the future of education. Are you ready to make a difference?

Message from Our CEO
Message from Our CEO
Dr. Heath Morrison, a 30+ year educator and former National Superintendent of the Year, is leading our dedicated team in supporting teachers and their schools. Together, we are focused on the crucial mission of placing high-quality educators in classrooms nationwide.
Dr. Heath Morrison, a 30+ year educator and former National Superintendent of the Year, is leading our dedicated team in supporting teachers and their schools. Together, we are focused on the crucial mission of placing high-quality educators in classrooms nationwide.
See What Our Alumni Have to Say!
See What Our Alumni Have to Say!

Jeff Wheatcraft
I am thankful for all the help from Teachers of Tomorrow. I had numerous questions and always had great customer service. / want to give a special thanks to my Field Supervisor who was so kind and supportive and gave me the confidence to be great! As alumni and 2019 Teacher of the Year, I am thankful for this lifetime opportunity.

Juliette Broussard
I cannot tell you how happy I am that / chose Teachers of Tomorrow in order to obtain my certification. Teachers of Tomorrow prepared me well not only for the classroom but also for the required testing. I exceed on all my tests and my first year teaching went smoothly. / was awarded the 2020 Region 4 Teacher of the Year.

Vanessa Kerr
When the time came to choose a certification process destination, Texas Teachers was an easy "Yes". The program was easy to understand and follow. I had mentors that reached out to me frequently as / went through each step of the process.I was prepared for all of my certification tests and always felt supported. I received my certifications in General Education EC-6 and Special Education EC-12. Within a few months...

Kathryn Haynes
As 2020 Texas Teacher of the Year, I am proud to say, thank you, Teachers of Tomorrow, for helping me get into the career that has changed my life forever.The entire program was user-friendly, self-paced, and helped me change. Thank you to my Field Supervisor for believing in me.
See What Our Alumni Have to Say!

Jeff Wheatcraft
I am thankful for all the help from Teachers of Tomorrow. I had numerous questions and always had great customer service. / want to give a special thanks to my Field Supervisor who was so kind and supportive and gave me the confidence to be great! As alumni and 2019 Teacher of the Year, I am thankful for this lifetime opportunity.

Juliette Broussard
I cannot tell you how happy I am that / chose Teachers of Tomorrow in order to obtain my certification. Teachers of Tomorrow prepared me well not only for the classroom but also for the required testing. I exceed on all my tests and my first year teaching went smoothly. / was awarded the 2020 Region 4 Teacher of the Year.

Vanessa Kerr
When the time came to choose a certification process destination, Texas Teachers was an easy "Yes". The program was easy to understand and follow. I had mentors that reached out to me frequently as / went through each step of the process.I was prepared for all of my certification tests and always felt supported. I received my certifications in General Education EC-6 and Special Education EC-12. Within a few months...

Kathryn Haynes
As 2020 Texas Teacher of the Year, I am proud to say, thank you, Teachers of Tomorrow, for helping me get into the career that has changed my life forever.The entire program was user-friendly, self-paced, and helped me change. Thank you to my Field Supervisor for believing in me.