Renewal & professional growth
Professional certificates are kept current through ongoing learning — a rhythm of growth for Christian educators.
A Professional Certificate is valid for five years and is renewed by earning In-Service Points (ISPs) — units of professional growth that keep educators fresh, engaged, and growing in their craft.
120
ISPs to renew, earned within the certificate period
1 ISP
per clock hour (50 minutes) of in-service instruction
20 ISPs
per semester hour of college credit
Points come from conventions and conferences, approved seminars, college coursework, on-campus in-service sessions, and service to FACCS. Up to 30 of the 120 may be non-educational (such as Bible or ministry conferences); the rest should relate to your teaching field.
Master In-Service Program (MIP)
Schools register with the MIP each year so their educators' in-service points count. In-service opportunities are pre-approved through the MIP, and at renewal time an educator requests an ISP transcript as proof that the requirement has been met.
Philosophy of Christian Education
A course required for Professional certification at every level. Worth at least one college credit (or six instructional hours), it covers a Christian worldview, biblical integration, and a philosophy of teaching, discipline, and curriculum. A qualifying ACSI certificate can satisfy this requirement.
Questions about your certificate?
Manage certification and in-service points in the FACCS Portal, or reach out to our team.