1. Secure Central Registry
MOECS
Wisdomwhere
Secure Central Registry
Certification Renewal

2. 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

5. Secure Central Registry
MOECS
Wisdomwhere
Secure Central Registry
Certification Renewal

6. 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: 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

7. http://www.michigan.gov/moecs Look for this Button

8. It’s Easy!
Sticky Notes Reminder Notes

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

10. Secure Central Registry
MOECS
Wisdomwhere
Secure Central Registry
Certification Renewal

11.
Reminder Tool Kit

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Certificate lapse can result in loss of position or pay

17. Lapsed Certificates can be COSTLY!

18. Resources
Q&A DPPDs A_Eblast_Attachment_ _465611_7.pdf All renewal Information out_Teacher_Certification_In_Michigan_230612_7.p df