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Only approved sponsors may apply directly to MDE to offer SCECHs for their professional
development programs. Sponsorship is limited to one of the following categories:
1. Michigan regionally
accredited colleges, universities, or community colleges
2. The Michigan Department of Education
3. Michigan School districts (both local and intermediate), private schools, public
school academies, and educational entities that employ certified educators to
provide instruction to Michigan students from birth to age 26.
4. Local, State, and National (with state or local chapter) professional education
organizations. (“Professional education organization” for SCECH sponsorship refers
to Michigan organizations working for and with a specific group of K-12 educators
with an executive board and individual members who are educators in the K-12
system.)
5. State of Michigan offices offering educational programs.
Organizations or individuals which fall outside of the categories stated above may not
submit a SCECH program application directly to the MDE. They may, however, submit
their program application through an approved SCECH Sponsor.
If your organization/school is included in one of the categories above and agrees to
comply with SCECH regulations and rules, apply for SCECH sponsorship by completing
the following attachments and documentation.
1. Spons
or Information Form and Recordkeeping Certification: Attachment A
2. SCECH Coordinator MEIS Security Agreement Form: Attachment B
3. Program Documentation: Submit a memo clearly stipulating how you will monitor
participant attendance to ensure all participants issued SCECHs attended 100
percent of the contact hour requirements.
4. Assistant Coordinator MEIS Security Agreement Form: Attachment C (Optional)
Please submit the completed documents by email or fax to:
MDE, Office of Educator Excellence
SCECH Administrator
Email: SCECH@Michigan.gov
Fax: 517-241-1670
The MD
E will contact the individual listed as the coordinator with any questions regarding
the application. MOECS login procedures and detailed program application directions will
be emailed to the coordinator upon application approval.