PD Requirements

The Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS), available to educators who hold a valid or expired Michigan certificate, is the portal for recording your professional development hours and applying for certificate renewal.

Section 380.1526 of Michigan’s Revised School Code requires school districts to provide fifteen days of professional development to teachers across the first three years of their employment, (aligned with the individual development plan and mentor’s advice). A “day” is defined as at least six hours. The “year” is considered to begin on July 1 and end on June 30, coinciding with the school year. These days are in addition to the five days the district is required to provide to all teachers.