Secure Central Registry MOECS Wisdomwhere Secure Central Registry Certification Renewal

Session Objectives Understand the certification renewal rules Understand the purpose of each of the three systems Maximize use of all three systems to save time and prevent a lapse in certification

Secure Central Registry MOECS Wisdomwhere Secure Central Registry Certification Renewal

Michigan Online Educator Certification System MOECS (pronounced "moe-ex") is the Michigan Online Educator Certification System. The system is used by individuals to apply for, or renew, teaching certificates. Access MOECS by visiting: http://www.michigan.gov/moecs. A login name and password is required. Once you are at the log in screen, you will need to click "Create new Login Name/Password" if you have not previously accessed the system. This will take you to the Michigan Education Information System (MEIS) which creates all Login names and passwords. Print your confirmation page. Michigan Online Educator Certification System

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Purpose of MOECS Certificate Renewal System Documentation of DPPDs Documentation of SCECHs Documentation of College credits Payment depository Printable Certificate

Secure Central Registry MOECS Wisdomwhere Secure Central Registry Certification Renewal

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Purpose of SCR SCECHs House Search Possible Training Opportunities Up to Date Transcript Evaluations Payments

Purpose of Wisdomwhere Local Professional Development System Locate and register for professional leaning Document participation Documentation for federal funds Transcript Link to SCR for SCECHs

You MUST use all of these systems to… Register and log events Update you PD annually (AT Least) Each day must be entered separately PLC series is a collection of individual days Complete, File forms with the district, and Save a personal copy ANUALLY Start the renewal process early

Certificate lapse can result in loss of position or pay

Lapsed Certificates can be COSTLY!

Resources Q&A DPPDs http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/DPPD_Q A_Eblast_Attachment_2014-8-5_465611_7.pdf All renewal Information http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Facts_Ab out_Teacher_Certification_In_Michigan_230612_7.p df