This course serves as the required training that is necessary to become an OTES credentialed evaluator. After successful completion of the course, participants will receive access to the credentialing assessment through Insight Advance.

Who is this training for?

• All educators who will be conducting teacher evaluations must take this course and pass the credentialing assessment.

All in-person trainings  will occur at the ESC of Northeast Ohio, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, Ohio 44131 

Sessions will be held from 8:30AM – 3:30PM  with a 1-hour break for lunch (on your own) 

Daily registration begins at 8:00AM

OTES Training is 3-full days; educators must attend all 3 days to meet attendance requirements

Cost: $200 

Course materials will be provided in print

Registration & Payment Information

• Registration for all OTES Evaluation trainings can be found in STARS by accessing the OH|ID portal

• Search by: Event Name: OTES and Event Sponsor/Owner: ESC of Northeast Ohio.. Be sure to edit the date range if necessary.

• Checks or Purchase Orders can be sent to: Attn: Treasurer’s Office, ESC of Northeast Ohio, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd South, Independence, Ohio 44131; Subject line: OTES Credentialing

Please contact Gretchen Lawn at [email protected] with questions. Participants will receive a welcome email containing course instructions approximately one week prior to training.  

The ESC of Northeast Ohio may cancel sessions due to low enrollment.