Continuing Education and Professional Development for Michigan Teachers
More than 20,000 teachers from Michigan have used Teaching Channel courses to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Michigan Educator Certification Renewal & Advancement
Teaching Channel offers SCECH-approved and Graduate-Level courses for Michigan educators, counselors, and administrators for certificate renewal, salary advancement, and professional growth. Increase your annual and lifetime salary by completing graduate-level continuing education courses or a graduate program through the American College of Education (ACE).
*Please note Teaching Channel Non-Credit courses do not count toward Michigan education-related professional learning hours. Please select from our graduate-level credit-based courses or MI SCECH-approved courses.
Standard Teaching Certificate Renewal
Michigan Department
of Education (MDE)
Requirements
Renewed every 5 years before June 30th of the expired year
Complete 150 hours of education-related professional learning:
1. College semester credit hours – 1 semester credit hour being equivalent to 25 education-related professional learning hours.
AND/OR
Teaching Channel Pathways
Pathway 1 – Graduate-Level Credit- Based Courses (semester credits)
Choose from 300+ graduate-level credit-based courses to renew your certificate, advance on your district pay scale, and support your professional growth.
One 3-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 75 professional learning hours
AND/OR
Pathway 2 – SCECH-Approved Courses
Teaching Channel is a MDE-approved SCECH provider for the following 4 courses:
Effective Practices for Vocabulary Instruction and Assessment (149) – 3 hours = 3 SCECHs
Coaching Teachers for Continuous Growth Using Video (107) – 10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Impactful Instructional Strategies for MLLs (157) –
10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Science of Reading in Action: Applying Scarborough’s Reading Rope (156) – 10 hours =
10 SCECHs
*Teaching Channel also offers 2 counselor SCECH-approved courses, see counselor tab below
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. American College of Education (ACE) is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Michigan Department of Education website.
Advance to a Professional Teaching Certificate
Michigan Department
of Education (MDE)
Requirements
Advance from a Standard to a Professional Teaching Certificate by completing:
1. Education-related professional learning totaling 150 hours;
OR
2. An education-related master’s or higher degree earned at any time (even if previously utilized to renew the Standard Teaching Certificate) from a college or university recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
*Please see MDE website for further requirements
Teaching Channel Pathways
Pathway 1: Educated Related Professional Learning
Graduate-Level Credit-Based Courses (Semester Credits)
Choose from 300+ graduate-level courses to renew your license, advance on your district pay scale, and support your professional growth.
AND/OR
SCECH-Approved Courses
Teaching Channel is a MDE-approved SCECH provider for the following 4 courses:
Effective Practices for Vocabulary Instruction and Assessment (149) – 3 hours = 3 SCECHs
Coaching Teachers for Continuous Growth Using Video (107) – 10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Impactful Instructional Strategies for MLLs (157) –
10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Science of Reading in Action: Applying Scarborough’s Reading Rope (156) – 10 hours =
10 SCECHs
*Teaching Channel also offers 2 counselor SCECH-approved courses, see counselor tab below
OR
Pathway 2 – Earn a Master’s or Higher Degree
- Start your Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree journey with the American College of Education (ACE) for as low as $8,500.
- Choose any three Teaching Channel 3-credit Graduate-Level Credit-Based Course
and complete them at your own pace. - After successfully completing your selected courses, you’ll register directly with ACE to continue toward your chosen master’s degree program.
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. American College of Education (ACE) is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Michigan Department of Education website.
Professional & Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate Renewal
Michigan Department
of Education (MDE)
Requirements
Renewed every 5 years before June 30th of the expired year
Complete 150 hours of education-related professional learning:
1. College semester credit hours – one semester credit hour being equivalent to 25 education-related professional learning hours.
AND/OR
2. State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) – 1 SCECH is equivalent to 1 professional learning hour.
Teaching Channel Pathways
Pathway 1 – Graduate-Level Credit-Based Courses (Semester Credits)
Choose from 300+ graduate-level credit-based courses to renew your license, advance on your district pay scale, and support your professional growth.
One 3-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 75 professional learning hours
AND/OR
Pathway 2 – SCECH-Approved Courses
Teaching Channel is a MDE-approved SCECH provider for the following 4 courses:
Effective Practices for Vocabulary Instruction and Assessment (149) – 3 hours = 3 SCECHs
Coaching Teachers for Continuous Growth Using Video (107) – 10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Impactful Instructional Strategies for MLLs (157) –
10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Science of Reading in Action: Applying Scarborough’s Reading Rope (156) – 10 hours =
10 SCECHs
*Teaching Channel also offers 2 counselor SCECH-approved courses, see counselor tab below.
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. American College of Education (ACE) is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Michigan Department of Education website.
School Administrator Certificate Renewal
Michigan Department
of Education (MDE)
Requirements
Renewed every 5 years before June 30th of the expired year
Complete 150 hours of education-related professional learning:
1. College semester credit hours – one semester credit hour being equivalent to 25 education-related professional learning hours.
AND/OR
2. State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) – 1 SCECH is equivalent to 1 professional learning hour.
Teaching Channel Pathways
Pathway 1 – Graduate-Level Credit-Based Courses (Semester Credits)
Choose from 300+ graduate-level credit-based courses to renew your license, advance on your district pay scale, and support your professional growth.
AND/OR
Pathway 2 – SCECH-Approved Courses
Teaching Channel is a MDE-approved SCECH provider for the following 4 courses:
Effective Practices for Vocabulary Instruction and Assessment (149) – 3 hours = 3 SCECHs
Coaching Teachers for Continuous Growth Using Video (107) – 10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Impactful Instructional Strategies for MLLs (157) –
10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Science of Reading in Action: Applying Scarborough’s Reading Rope (156) – 10 hours =
10 SCECHs
*Teaching Channel also offers 2 counselor SCECH-approved courses, see counselor tab below
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. American College of Education (ACE) is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Michigan Department of Education website.
School Counselor Certificate Renewal
The role of the Michigan school counselor can be fulfilled by individuals who hold either of the following renewable credentials:
School Counselor License (SCL)
Michigan Teaching Certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement
Michigan Department
of Education (MDE)
Requirements
Renewed every 5 years before June 30th of the expired year
Complete a total of 150 hours of education- related professional learning:
50 professional development hours specific to college and career preparation
- 25 hours – college preparation and selection; and
- 25 hours – career consultation; 5 of which MUST include the exploration of military career options.
AND
100 hours of education-related professional learning:
- College semester credit hours – 1 semester credit hour being equivalent to 25 education-related professional learning hours.
AND/OR
- State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) – 1 SCECH is equivalent to 1 professional learning hour.
Teaching Channel Pathway
Requirement 1: 50 hours of College and Career Preparation:
SCECH-Approved Courses:
Teaching Channel is a MDE-approved SCECH provider for the following courses:
25 Hours – college preparation and selection
College Preparation and Selection for Michigan School Counselors (221_25)
25 Hours – career consultation; 5 of which must include the exploration of military career options
Career Counseling in Michigan Including Military and Skilled Trades Options (222_25)
AND
Requirement 2 – 100 hours of Education-Related Professional Learning
Teaching Channel is a MDE-approved SCECH provider for the following 4 courses:
Effective Practices for Vocabulary Instruction and Assessment (149) – 3 hours = 3 SCECHs
Coaching Teachers for Continuous Growth Using Video (107) – 10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Impactful Instructional Strategies for MLLs (157) –
10 hours = 10 SCECHs
Science of Reading in Action: Applying Scarborough’s Reading Rope (156) – 10 hours =
10 SCECHs
AND/OR
Graduate-Level Credit-Based Courses (Semester Credits)
Choose from 300+ graduate-level credit-based courses to renew your license, advance on your district pay scale, and support your professional growth.
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. American College of Education (ACE) is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
District requirements vary; please refer to your contract or seek district guidance or pre-approval as needed.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the Michigan Department of Education website.
Advance Your Salary
Earn Your Master’s Degree
Start your Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree journey with the American College of Education (ACE) for as low as $8,500.
Choose any three Teaching Channel 3-credit Graduate-Level Credit-Based Course
and complete them at your own pace.After successfully completing your selected courses, you’ll register directly with ACE to continue toward your chosen master’s degree program.
Already Have a Graduate Degree?
Choose from 300+ graduate-level courses to advance on your district pay scale and support your professional growth.
One 3-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 75 professional learning hours
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. American College of Education (ACE) is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the WI Department of Public Instruction website.
Credit Conversion
- 1-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 25 professional learning hours
- 2-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 50 professional learning hours
- 3-credit Teaching Channel Graduate-Level Course = 75 professional learning hours
- One 3- hour Teaching Channel Professional Learning SCECH-Approved Course = 3 SCECHs
- One 10-hour Teaching Channel Professional Learning SCECH-Approved Course = 10 SCECHs
- One 25-hour Teaching Channel Professional Learning SCECH-Approved Course = 25 SCECHs
Reporting Your Teaching Channel Course Completion
The process for reporting completed coursework depends on whether you completed a SCECH-approved course or a graduate-level continuing education credit-based course.
SCECH-Approved Course Completion
After successfully completing a SCECH-approved course, Teaching Channel will guide you through the reporting process.
Step 1: Complete the SCECH Reporting For
Within one business day of course completion, you will receive an email from Teaching Channel containing a SCECH completion form. Please complete this in full at your earliest convenience.
Important: To receive SCECHs in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS), you must have both:
- A Personnel Identification Code (PIC) number
- An active MOECS account
Educators who do not have a PIC number will receive a Certificate of Completion but cannot be awarded SCECHs in MOECS.
Step 2: Teaching Channel Reports Your SCECHs
Once you submit the completion form, Teaching Channel will enter your SCECH hours into MOECS on your behalf.
After your hours have been entered, you will receive 2 emails:
- An email confirmation from Teaching Channel
- An email with Instructions for reflection completion from MOECS
Step 3: Accept Your SCECHs in MOECS
After receiving confirmation from Teaching Channel, log in to your MOECS account to:
- Review your pending SCECHs
- Complete the required course reflection
- Accept the SCECH hours
Your SCECHs will not be fully awarded until you complete this final step in MOECS.
Graduate-Level Continuing Education Credit Course Completion
If you completed a graduate-level continuing education credit course, you are responsible for submitting proof of completion for certificate renewal.
Step 1: Request Your Official Transcript
Request an official transcript from the University Partner associated with your Teaching Channel course.
As grades are posted, your University Partner will provide information about accessing and ordering transcripts.
Step 2: Submit Your Transcript
Upload your official transcript to MOECS and follow any additional instructions required by the Michigan Department of Education.
Important: Teaching Channel does not report graduate-level credit-based course completions to MOECS. Official transcripts must be obtained directly from your University Partner.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MDE website.
Why You Should Enroll in Courses as a Long-Term Investment
In many districts, teachers gain a salary increase when they accrue graduate-level credits. But have you considered the money you leave on the table when you delay accruing those credits?
Teachers who gain an extra $8K in salary 20 years before retirement bring home an extra $160K in earnings. And those teachers may also receive a higher pension by finishing their careers at an advance salary level. Compare that to the educator who achieves that goal 10 years later: $80K less income. See what credit accrual could mean for you by using our salary calculator. Be sure to check our course bundles that let you accrue credits at less cost and on a pay-as-you-learn plan.
Bundle Your Savings
Pay a lot less with our course bundles, plus go even easier on your budget with a monthly payment plan.
3-Course Bundle
Choose three 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save $207.
5-Course Bundle
Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $405.
10-Course Bundle
Choose ten 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $810.
Enhance Your
Salary and Career
We are proud partners with American College of Education (ACE). Named #2 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023, ACE ensures you can learn and grow as far as you desire for your teaching career.
Find the advanced degree you need at an exceptionally low price through our special partnership with ACE.
Save up to 84% on Tuition Costs
Master’s Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$8,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$10,000
National Average Cost
of an M.Ed. Degree
$54,000
Doctoral Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$22,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$24,000
National Average
Cost of an EdD Degree
$111,900
Take Advantage of Group Savings
Gather your group and get the best course pricing available. It’s easy to sign up and organize. As your group grows, so does your discount.
University Partners for Michigan Educators
Andrews University, located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is our in-state partner for your license renewal and salary advancement needs.
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