The Michigan State Board of Education has adopted rules for teacher certification that will require holders of the continuing certificate or full vocational authorization to renew that certificate every five years. It is required that the applicant for certificate renewal must present evidence of completion of six semester hours of credit from an approved teacher preparation institution or the equivalent in continuing education activities defined and approved by the State Board of Education. This paper sets forth the policy statements and criteria for submittal and preapproval of continuing education programs for certificate renewal. Definitions of key terms used in the provisions are provided. (JD)