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 Issue 7 | September 2020
Be sure your email address is up-to-date in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System to receive important notifications regarding YOUR certificate.
Please see the archived newsletters for other important information that affects licensure.
Educator Evaluation - "No Eval Emergency Order"
Section IV(8) of Executive Order 2020-65 waived educator evaluation requirements for a large number of teachers for the 2019-20 academic year.
A "No Eval Emergency Order” label does not negatively affect licensure. A communication for educators that explains this in greater detail is located here. Districts can change "No Eval Emergency Order” labels during the Registry of Educational Personnel appeals window (September 1 – December 1, 2020), if necessary.
Did you know you can look up your Personnel Identification Code (PIC) online?
Educator Evaluation Effectiveness Rating Appeals Window Open Now
All Michigan educators should review evaluation data reported by school districts for the past five years to ensure the ratings are correct. Educators can view ratings by logging into the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). If you find that your evaluation effectiveness ratings are inaccurate, or haven’t been reported, contact the district that issued the rating to correct the inaccuracy. Learn more here.
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Nominations Open for Michigan's Education Support Staff Professional of the Year Award and the National RISE Award
The Michigan Department of Education is accepting nominations of outstanding educational support staff for Michigan's Education Support Staff Professional of the Year Award. Governor Gretchen Whitmer will forward the two state awardees to the U.S. Department of Education as Michigan’s nominees for the national Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award. Learn more here.
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Annual Certification Reminder and Requirements
The Michigan Department of Education is reminding local district administrators and human resources staff to begin the annual review of staff credential expiration dates. Educators with a certificate expiration date of June 30, 2021 should be encouraged to log into the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) and begin updating account information. Learn more here.
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Social Justice & Anti-Racist Educator Efforts and Resources
The Michigan Department of Education is pleased to share three efforts to combat racism and promote social justice. Learn more here.
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Workforce Guide
The Superintendent’s Workforce Guide has been developed in support of administrators in the field seeking guidance on workforce issues. This first edition provides links to resources organized by three workforce topics administrators typically wrestle with in the fall:
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Educator Certification, Placement, and Permits
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Professional Learning
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Educator Evaluation Systems
Tan-A Hoffman, 2020-21 Region 1 Teacher of the Year, and Owen Bondono, the 2020-21 Michigan Teacher of the Year, presented at the State Board of Education meeting on September 8, 2020. Please click on the links below to see each of their outstanding presentations. #PME
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2020 Educator Workforce Data Report
The 2020 Educator Workforce Data Report has been released and serves as a useful tool for our educational partners to engage in the work of developing, supporting, and sustaining a high-quality education workforce. The metrics included in this report contribute to a portrait of all phases of the career paths of Michigan educators.
Reexamining Professional Obligations in a Virtual Classroom Part One
“The beginning of the 2020-2021 school year is undoubtedly unlike any other. ‘There are so many moving parts that I feel like my head is about to spin off my torso,’ replied one high school principal after I asked her about the reopening of school.
“An elementary school administrator told me that she finds herself repeating the same phrase, ‘I don’t have a playbook for this one,’ when responding to the barrage of questions from parents and teachers...” Read more blog posts here.
 Question:
"I am retired, but still work part time, and my certificate expires in 2021. I have not been able to take my usual 6 hours of courses because of COVID-19. Will my license be extended if I don’t get them?"
Answer:
At this time the requirement for 150 Education-Related Professional Learning hours for certificate progression and renewal has not been waived. Educators should assume all 150 hours will be necessary for credential renewal or progression.
Question:
"Should I continue to renew my teaching certificate? I have only worked in education intermittently as a substitute teacher and it is almost time for me to renew again."
Answer:
Whether or not to renew your certificate is an important decision based on your current role in the educational field and personal circumstances. There is no penalty or increased requirement from the Michigan Department of Education for renewal/progression if you allow your credential to lapse for a period of time. A few considerations based on your current situation include: some districts will pay full salary for a credential educator in a substitute role, rather than the daily substitute rate; some positions require a valid certificate for employment as a substitute; renewal fees for annual substitute permits will eventually exceed the cost for a five-year certificate renewal. Our Help Desk team would be happy to answer additional questions if you would like to discuss further. The Help Desk can be reached at 517-241-5000 or MDE-EducatorHelp@Michigan.gov.
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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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