• Facts On Educator Certification In Michigan  Updated 09/10/2013. This document provides a comprehensive summary of all certificate types and requirements. Instructions are included for the application process. In-state and out-of-state candidates should review this document prior to submitting an application.

• Submitting Certification ApplicationsEducators apply for, and renew, certification online. For more detailed information on MOECS and to access the system, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/moecs.

• Educator Certification System (MOECS) Frequently Asked Questions

• Contact Teacher Certification Client Services

• District Provided Professional Development Documentation Required for the Renewal of the Professional and Occupational Certificates  Recent changes in the Teacher Certification Code (MCL §390.1132(c) and §390.1135(1)(c)) enable Michigan teachers to utilize District Provided Professional Development (DPPD) for the purpose of Professional and Occupational certificate renewal. For purposes of compliance with MCL §390.1132(c) the five days of required professional development (MCL§380.1527) are equivalent to 30 clock hours.

• Guidance for District Provided Professional Development Used for Professional and Occupational Certificate Renewal 

• Educator Certificate Renewal and Advancement (01/10/2013 Memo) 

• 2013-14 Educator Shortage Areas for Employment of Retirees  List of educator shortage areas identified by the Michigan Department of Education for the employment of retirees in accordance with MCL 38.1361 as amended by HB-5261 (2012). Section 1361(5) of the law exempts retirees from the earnings limitations until July 1, 2014, and limits the period of employment to three years.

• 2012-2013 Teacher Shortage Areas for Federal Loan Deferment 

• Educator Certification Administrative Rules

• 2013 Fall Conference The Office of Professional Preparation Services (OPPS) participates in the Michigan Department of Education's Bureau of Assessment and Accountability Fall Conference. It is an opportunity for OPPS to present sessions in multiple formats; panel/round table discussions, mini skills, and question & answer on various topics.

• Secure Central Registry (SCR) Log-in

• NCLB & Highly Qualified Information

• State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH)/ Secure Central Registry (SCR) Formerly known as SB-CEUs

• World Language Teacher Opportunities Teaching in Taiwan Program; Chinese Language Teacher Exchange

• Educator Certification verification Search to verify status of Michigan Teacher Certificate and/or valid permits (expired permits do not appear in search results).

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and National Board Certification

• Professional Development Courses, Tools and Resources Online at Michigan LearnPort

• Initial In-State/Out-of-State Teacher Certification

• Principal Effectiveness Ratings

• Principal Evaluation Factors

• Appropriate Assignments for Elementary Certified Teachers 

• Michigan Online Resources for Educators - MeL.org MORE is a project of the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Education and Wayne State University.

• Michigan Teacher Preparation Institutions: Certification Personnel 

• Facts On Educator Certification In Michigan  Updated 09/10/2013. This document provides a comprehensive summary of all certificate types and requirements. Instructions are included for the application process. In-state and out-of-state candidates should review this document prior to submitting an application.

• Certification Fee

• Classes That Can be Taught - NCLB 

• CIP Program Endorsements for CTE Instruction 

• Annual Occupational Authorization Process for State Approved CTE Programs 

• Endorsement Standards

• Certification Requirements for 50 States

• First Aid and CPR Requirements for the Initial Certification of Michigan Teachers

• Facts about Teacher Permits  All permits, including substitute permits, are applied for by school districts, or their agents. Individuals CAN NOT apply for any type of permits on their own behalf.

• Teacher Certification Administrative Rules 

• Administrator Certification Code Rules

• School Counselor Administrative Rules 

• School Psychologist Certificate Administrative Rules 

• Criminal History Checks and Conviction Information

• Approved Sites for Live Scan (Criminal History) 

• Required Reading Courses Available 

• Approved Teacher Preparation Institutions and Specialty Programs

• Approved Career and Technical Education Programs  EPI approved CTE programs including CIP Codes.

• Approved Providers of Courses for First Aid and CPR 

• Approved Principal Preparation Programs