Micro-credentials are a short competency-based recognition that allows an educator to show mastery in a particular area.

The format of the learning is asynchronous and you choose the manner in which you will grow, learn, and show proficiency. Each micro-credential requires the submission of artifacts as evidence of your proficiency. There is not a formal teacher or class environment.  

These are offered in partnership between BEA and BPS to help our staff improve their practice and earn professional development credit. 

Micro-credentials are free to union members. Non-members will need to pay a fee between $75.00 to $150.00 depending on the course. You will need to know your member number to register. If you don't know your member number you can email Shauna at sreichelt@mfpe.org

Each earned micro-credential is 15 OPI units. Micro-credential are assessed by NEA members outside of our local association. Only courses on the registration form are available for BPS step-up credit at this time.  

1. Read the PDFs of course options and decide which courses you want to take

2. Select the courses you will take on the registration form

3. Then you sign up, learn, and submit artifacts to the NEA Certification Bank

4. When you earn your certification you will need to fill out the Certification Achievmeent Form to get your OPI form

• Read the FAQ's

• Learn more about Micro-credentials by checking out the information posted  by NEA here

• Email bpstis@billingsschools.org