PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SCECH & RENEWAL INFORMATION
MSCA is committed to providing school counselors with relevant professional development opportunities and resources to support continued learning and credential renewal.
Throughout the year, MSCA offers professional development programming for members and shares additional learning opportunities from partner organizations. When available, MSCA works with approved providers to offer State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
Professional Development Opportunities
MSCA offers professional development opportunities throughout the year, including webinars, conferences, and other educational programming. Upcoming opportunities will be shared with members through email, social media, and the MSCA website.
School counselors can also search for approved professional development opportunities through the Michigan Department of Education's SCECH Catalog. The catalog can be searched by program, date, sponsor, number of SCECHs, location, category, and program format. Michigan.gov
Search the SCECH Catalog in MOECS
SCECH Information
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) are earned through professional development activities provided by approved SCECH sponsors and can be used toward renewal of Michigan Department of Education certificates, licenses, and credentials. Michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Education SCECH Information
MSCA Guide to SCECHs
Information about requesting and receiving SCECHs through MSCA programs.
School Counselor Credential Renewal
The Michigan Department of Education provides current requirements and guidance for renewing a Michigan School Counselor License or a Michigan Teaching Certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement.
Both credentials are renewable, and MDE's School Counselor Credential Renewal page provides information about required professional learning, SCECHs, college and career preparation requirements, and using MOECS for renewal. Michigan.gov
Michigan School Counselor Credential Renewal Information
Questions About SCECHs?
Questions about SCECHs provided by MSCA? Email msca1964@gmail.com