Educator Certification Information

Certification Renewal

Educators are responsible for obtaining their certificates and keeping them up to date. All Michigan certificates expire on June 30 of a given year. The Michigan Department of Education does not notify teachers regarding expiring certificates. Teachers must know the validity period of their certificates and meet the necessary renewal requirements before the expiration date. Teachers may lose their positions or tenure if a teaching certificate expires.

Visit the Michigan Department of Education's website for certification requirements and renewal information.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) believes that all students should have access to high quality teachers. The Welcome Back Proud Michigan Educator (PME) campaign is designed to help teachers return to the classroom. For more information, please visit https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795_83462-556448--,00.html

Teacher Evaluation Timeline

View the certified teacher evaluation timeline here. 

For More Information

For more information or questions, please contact Human Resources Director Erika Lahti at 231.933.1719 or lahtier@tcaps.net.