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Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate

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Requirements

  1. A Professional Teaching Certificate
  2. One of the following:

Application for Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate

  • Once the requirements for the Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate have been met, application is made through MOECS.

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Additional Information

Costs associated with obtaining an Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate

The National Board Teaching Certificate Programs and Teacher Leader programs are fee-based programs. Additionally, Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate has a state-issued application fee of $160.

Permanent, Life or Continuing Certificate Holders

Holders of these certificate types may select to obtain the Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate. However, unlike the Permanent, Life or Continuing certificates, this certificate requires criteria for renewal every five years. Obtaining this certificate will put the holder on the renewal track requiring 150 professional learning hours every five years. 

National Board Certification

Additional information regarding National Board Certification and how it is recognized in Michigan is available in this guidance.