Complete guide to State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) requirements for Michigan teaching certificate renewal.
Michigan requires educators to complete 150 Education-Related Professional Learning hours for renewal or progression of MDE-issued certificates. This applies to Standard, Professional, and Advanced Professional Teaching Certificates.
150
SCECHs
OR 6
Semester Credits
OR
Combination
Professional learning must be appropriate to the content and grade level of your existing certificate.
Michigan certificates can only be renewed between January 1st and June 30th of the year they expire. If you don't have the required SCECHs by this window, you will not be able to renew your certificate.
Michigan uses the following conversion:
Professional development from SCECH sponsors approved by MDE. Hours are automatically uploaded to MOECS.
Undergraduate or graduate courses from accredited institutions. 1 semester credit = 25 SCECHs.
Professional development provided by your school district. Since July 2020, districts must enter DPPD into MOECS as SCECHs.
CEU programs from International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) providers are automatically approved. Contact your local SCECH sponsor with your certificate.
Online professional development courses through Michigan Virtual that are approved for SCECH credit.
150 SCECHs or 6 credits every 5 years. Must be appropriate to content and grade level.
150 SCECHs or 6 credits every 5 years. Same requirements as Standard Certificate.
150 SCECHs or 6 credits every 5 years. Progression requires additional requirements.
The Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) is your official portal for tracking SCECHs and managing your teaching certificate. Through MOECS, you can:
You must have a personal MOECS account and a certificate/license issued by MDE's Office of Educator Excellence to access the system.
Earn your required hours through approved activities before your renewal window opens.
Check your SCECH transcript to ensure all hours are properly recorded.
Renewals open January 1st and close June 30th of the expiration year.
Complete and submit your renewal application online during the window.
Pay the required fee to complete the renewal process.
SCECH sponsors are organizations approved by MDE to provide professional development that counts toward certificate renewal. Common sponsors include:
Michigan teachers need 150 State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs), 6 semester credit hours, or a combination of both every 5 years. One semester credit equals 25 SCECHs. All professional learning must be appropriate to the content and grade level of your certificate.
MOECS (Michigan Online Educator Certification System) is the state's official portal for tracking SCECHs and managing your teaching certificate. You can view your SCECH transcript, check renewal eligibility, and submit applications. Access it at mdoe.state.mi.us/moecs with your educator credentials.
DPPD (District Provided Professional Development) is professional learning provided by your school district. Since July 1, 2020, when districts allow DPPD for recertification, they must enter it into MOECS as SCECHs. This means your district PD can count toward your 150-hour requirement.
Michigan has a specific renewal window: you can only renew between January 1st and June 30th of the year your certificate expires. Make sure you have all required SCECHs completed before this window opens, as you cannot renew without meeting the requirements.
Yes! When you select Michigan as your state, our system automatically configures the 150 SCECH requirement, 5-year cycle, credit conversions, and renewal window dates. You'll see real-time progress and get alerts as your renewal deadline approaches.
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