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"Please ensure your email address is up-to-date in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) [ [link removed] ] to receive important certificate notifications."
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*Issue 77*
April 2026
Education Workforce Virtual Job Fair. May 13 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Job seekers can register to attend up to start time. [ [link removed] ]
Registration Open! May's Virtual Job Fair Helps Address Michigan's Teacher Shortage
Michigan Department of Education (MDE) virtual job fairs are open to employers of educators and all people seeking to work in the education field. The fairs leverage the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's expertise in hosting virtual job fairs to ensure a robust experience for both employers and job seekers. The job fairs are hosted on Radancy, an engaging, easy-to-use online platform that allows participants to interact seamlessly throughout the interview process.
The next Education Workforce Virtual Job Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on:
* *Wednesday, May 13, 2026*
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 Office of Educator Excellence's Certification Guidance webpage [ [link removed] ].
Staff are also available to answer specific certification questions sent to
[email protected].
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Noteworthy News
It's Time to Register for MDE’s Spring Professional Practices Webinar!
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The MDE Office of Educator Excellence is hosting a webinar focused on updates and answers to your professional practices questions.
This webinar will cover topics including:
* Determining which convictions are enumerated under Section 1535a of the Revised School Code.
* Fingerprinting and background check requirements for employers and employees.
* Conviction disclosure requirements for districts and employees.
* The impact of conviction set-asides/expungements on educator credentials and disclosure requirements.
* Record of Arrest and Prosecution (RAPback) notifications and their associated actions.
The webinar will be presented *on May 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
Please register for the webinar using this link:
*2026 Professional Practices Webinar Registration* [ [link removed] ]
Upon registration, you will receive a calendar appointment with the meeting link to join. All presentation materials will be provided to attendees at the conclusion of the webinar. This webinar is not mandatory and will not be recorded. State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be given to participants who qualify.
*Registration closes May 8, 2026*. We look forward to seeing you!
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Coming in August! National Board First-Time Candidate Grant
National Board First-Time Candidate Grant
The fourth round of National Board First-Time Candidate Grant (27m(7)) will be coming in August. Teachers in schoolwide Title I schools pursuing National Board Certification for the first time may be eligible. National Board Certification is a high-quality professional development program that elevates educator standards to improve learning outcomes for students.
Please visit MDE's National Board Certification Grant Opportunities webpage [ [link removed] ] for updates.
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Resource Spotlight [ [link removed] ]
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Teacher Recognition Resources
May is Teacher Appreciation Month! Our Recognition Programs webpage features a collection of initiatives designed to celebrate the dedication, talent, and impact of Michigan’s educators. From statewide awards to nomination opportunities that highlight outstanding classroom champions, this resource page makes it easy to honor the teachers who make a difference each and every day.
*Recognition Programs Webpage* [ [link removed] ]
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