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Educationally Speaking

Issue 62 | January 2025
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*Be sure your email address is up-to-date in the **Michigan Online Educator Certification System* [ [link removed] ]* to receive important notifications regarding YOUR certificate.*

**Please see the *archived newsletters [ [link removed] ]* for other important information that affects licensure.**

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Noteworthy News
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Torrie Maas
*First Renewal of the Year!*

Congratulations to Torrie Maas for being the first educator to renew her certificate in 2025! Torrie, the principal of Hillside Elementary School at Farmington Public School District, renewed her Professional Teaching Certificate on January 1st. Please remember to renew your certification before the June 30 deadline. 



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*Annual Certification Reminder and Requirements*

Schools and districts should begin the annual review of staff credentials for 2025. Remind educators with a credential expiring June 30, 2025, to log into the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) [ [link removed] ] to update account information.   

Educators should work with their employers to ensure they are ready for the 2025-26 academic year. Log into MOECS [ [link removed] ] to check the status of a credential and professional learning [ [link removed] ] prior to certificate renewal [ [link removed] ].   

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*National School Counselor Week February 3-7, 2025*

Exciting news! Stay tuned to our February 2025 newsletter when the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Educator Excellence, will recognize and celebrate National School Counseling Week, February 3-7, 2025. 



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*Reminder: Michigan Educator Evaluation Requirements Updated for 2024-25*

Public Acts 224 [ [link removed] ] and 225 [ [link removed] ] of 2023 modified teacher and administrator evaluation requirements and removed the requirement for educator effectiveness ratings to be tied to teaching certificate progression. Learn more and stay informed by reviewing the updated MDE guidance about changes in law [ [link removed] ], including resources to support collective bargaining and evaluation system design. Additional resources include frequently asked questions [ [link removed] ], student growth [ [link removed] ], and student learning objectives resources [ [link removed] ], and the lists of state-approved evaluation tools for teachers [ [link removed] ] and administrators [ [link removed] ] at www.Michigan.gov/MDE-EdEvals [ [link removed] ].

For questions regarding educator evaluation, please contact [email protected].

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27m National Board Recognized Achievement Grant - Round 2

The application for the second round of the 27m National Board Recognized Achievement Grant, pursuant to Section 27m [ [link removed] ] of the State School Aid Act, opened January 13 and will close February 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST. This grant will be awarded to local education agencies, both traditional public school districts and public school academies, and intermediate school districts to award *eligible teachers who hold National Board Certification at the time of application.*

Please visit the National Board Certification Grant Opportunities webpage [ [link removed] ] for more information and updates.

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*Certificate Application Fee Reimbursement Program* 

In case you missed it, MDE is continuing the Certificate Application Fee Reimbursement Program. The program has been designed to retain and incentivize early renewals of educators* renewing their certificates for the first time*. There is no need to apply for this reimbursement. The important thing to know is that this program is available until funds are exhausted. Please visit MDE’s Certificate Application Fee Reimbursement webpage [ [link removed] ] for more information. 

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#proudMIeducator
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*2025 Education Workforce Virtual Job Fairs*

The 2025 virtual job fairs are open to employers of educators and all individuals seeking to work in the education field. They will leverage the Radancy [ [link removed] ] (formerly Brazen) platform, which features increased functionality and ease of use. 

The job fairs will take place on:

*Wednesday, March 12, 2025*

*Wednesday, May 14, 2025 *

For further information and to register, job seekers and employers should visit the Education Workforce Job Fairs webpage [ [link removed] ].

For information on how to become a certified educator in Michigan, please visit the Educator Certification webpage [ [link removed] ]. 

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