You must perform the teaching service as a highly qualified teacher, which is defined by the U.S. Department of Education.

Kent State University provides teacher preparation programs at the baccalaureate and master’s degree level that are approved by the State of Ohio, include a minimum of 10 weeks of full-time pre-service clinical experience, or its equivalent, and provides either pedagogical coursework or assistance in the provision of such coursework. In the State of Ohio, a minimum 12-week student teaching internship is required for initial license.