OH HB312

Allows new internet- or computer-based community schools to open if the sponsoring entity has a school rated "in need of continuous improvement" or higher as of September 1, 2009, and each new school must comply with specific startup requirements.

Requires teachers and principals to demonstrate student achievement gains using value-added measures as a condition for obtaining or renewing professional educator licenses, with specific benchmarks for different grade levels and subject areas.

Qualifies Teach for America participants who have completed at least two years of teaching in another state to receive an initial professional educator license without meeting other standard requirements.

Modifies community school operator definitions and removes certain restrictions on the number and types of community schools that can be established by various sponsoring entities.

Establishes the Ohio Teacher Residency Program as a four-year entry-level program for classroom teachers, including mentoring by lead professional educators and evaluation based on student academic gains.