Complete at least 10 semester hours of an 18 semester hour planned program since the initial issuance of the Provisional Certification; OR
Complete a Master's or higher degree from an approved university
Application must be through the certification office of the university where the credit was received (If out of state, application must be sent directly to the Michigan Department of Education's certification office. Download an application, Here).
You will be billed $75 for application processing.
Second Renewal:
Complete all 18 semester hours of an 18 semester hour planned program since the initial issuance of the Provisional Certification; OR
Complete a Master's or higher degree from an approved university
Application must be through the certification office of the university where the credit was received (If out of state, application must be sent directly to the Michigan Department of Education's certification office. Download an application, Here).
You will be billed $75 for application processing.
Michigan Professional Educator Certification:
The Professional Educator Certification is valid for five years
Successfully complete three years of teaching experience
Complete all 18 semester hours of an 18 semester hour planned program since the initial issuance of the Provisional Certification; OR
Complete a Master's or Doctoral degree from an approved university
Meet the reading requirement (6 semester hours of teaching of reading or reading methods for elementary and 3 semester hours for secondary)
You will be billed $75 for application processing
Professional Certification Renewal:
Meet Continuing Education Requirements during the five years of professional certification before expiration.
Complete 6 semester hours at an approved teacher preparation institute; OR
18 State-Board Continuing Education Units (SB-CEU's); OR
Any combination of the two (1 semester hour= 3 SB-CEU's
More Information on Certification Renewal:
Contact these individuals if you have circumstances that do not fit the traditional criteria of Michigan Certification Renewal
Andy Beal (provisional certification)
Phone: (517) 335-0580
E-mail: beala@michigan.gov
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