SCECHs/DPPD
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs)
SCECHs are used as an alternative to renewing an educator certificate. They are awarded through the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) after completion of an online evaluation requirement. The website is www.michigan.gov/moecs 
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Individuals who hold the following certificates are eligible to use SCECHs for renewal:
- Professional Education Certificate
- Occupational Certificate
- School Psychologist Certificate
- School Counselor License
- School Administrator
- Standard Teaching Certificate (previously Provisional Certificate)
Social Workers in Michigan cannot use SCECHs for license renewal.
The above certificates require annual renewal every five years. To renew, the participant must earn 150 SCECHs, 150 DPPD or 6 university credits or a combination (one university credit equals 25 SCECHs).
District Provided Professional Development (DPPD)
DPPD/SCECH Process
Effective July 1, 2020, MDE implemented a change in the process for reporting District Provided Professional Development (DPPD) to be used for teacher re-certification purposes. DPPD must now be entered into Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) as State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
VIDEO: DPPD SCECHs Year-Long Application Process – May 2023
(Previous video: DPPD SCECHs Application Process – May 2021)
MDE Guideline for Professional Learning
SCECHs Application Forms
Year-long Program
Multiple Program
Individual Program – In-Person
Individual Program – Online/Hybrid
Participation/Verification Forms
Mentor
Supervisor
School Improvement Team
School Committee
SCECHs Attendee Template – Instructions: Download the template as a CSV file, fill out, save, and submit.
Educator Certification Information
Standard Teacher Certificate Renewal
School Counselor Professional Development Standards
Non-Traditional Programs Transition to DPPD/SCECHs
Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)
