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.

• This online offering is primarily self-paced, independent, and conducted during a 2-week window

• Participants must have good working knowledge of all Google Applications as the course is housed within a Google Classroom

• There is a required Zoom component

• All participants must attend one 60-minute Zoom session during the course;  3 options are available during each 2-week window 

• Participants will review readings, watch lesson videos, and complete assignments as they engage with the content

• Cost: $175

• Course materials will be provided in a digital format

• October 21-25

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.