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 Issue 5 | July 2020
IMPORTANT: Be sure your email address is up-to-date in MOECS to receive important notifications regarding YOUR certificate.
Education-Related Executive Orders and Guidance
EO 2020-142 explains that specific provisions related to educator certification remain in effect until September 30, 2020. Please see the E-Newsletter Archive for previously released communications about certification flexibility as a result of COVID-19.
After September 30, 2020, all candidates seeking certification will need to meet all requirements for certification, including the Michigan Test(s) for Teacher Certification and CPR/First Aid. More information about certification requirements can be found at www.Michigan.gov/TeacherCert.
Executive Order 2020-142 Section 6a, which superseded Executive Order 2020-65 Section VIII(9), permits the renewal of an individual’s teaching certificate regardless of whether the individual has received an annual year-end evaluation for the 2019-20 school year.
Important note: All 2020-2021 DAILY substitute permits are limited to 90-days in a single assignment.
Please see archived newsletters for other important information that affects licensure as a result of COVID-19.
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Flexible Staffing Options
School districts may now begin applying for 2020-2021 teaching permits, school administrator permits, annual career authorizations, and special education approvals. Renewals of these flexible staffing options may also be applied for. Visit our website for more information on these flexible staffing options!
Recruiting Staff Remotely
Questions About School Employment After Retirement?
Questions about how employment after retirement will affect your or your employees’ benefits should be directed to the Office of Retirement Services:
Retirees: 800-381-5111 • Employers: 517-636-0166
Educator Resources from your Regional Teachers of the Year!
Looking for suggestions on resources to use with your students? Michigan’s 2020-2021 Regional Teachers of the Year have been sharing some of their favorite resources with MDE.
Follow the Office of Educator Excellence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates and resources.
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Owen is a 9th grade teacher at the Oak Park High School 9th Grade Learning Community. Owen is one of ten Regional Teachers of the Year, serving region 9, who comprise the Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council.
Learn more about Owen and his goals for 2020-21 in this television interview.
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New, Free, Online Military SCECH Program NOW AVAILABLE!
As of February 6, 2020, school counselors are required, by law, to earn five State Continuing Education Clock Hours in military career options during each five-year renewal cycle.
The Michigan Department of Education has created a new, free, online program to help school counselors fulfill the requirement. This option is available to all educators.
Advance registration is required.
Tuesday, August 11 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 Question:
"If we miss some of our district PD does that mean we have to get 180 hours to renew instead of the 150?"
Answer:
Educationally related professional learning hours for renewal always total 150. If you missed some of your district provided professional development, you can make up those hours with State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs). Check out our SCECH Catalog and this list of free and low-cost, online professional learning to find an area of interest!
Question:
"What do I need to do to get recertified?"
Answer:
The response to this question varies depending on the type of certificate you are trying to renew, or whether you are transitioning from one certificate or another. You can find online guidance here:
Do you want specific details or have a "good of the group" question?
Submit a question and it could appear in an upcoming newsletter!
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Michigan Department of Education - Office of Educator Excellence
608 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 241-5000 | MDE-EducatorHelp@michigan.gov
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