Your thoughts on Micro-credentialing and SIM

I'm a Scorpio, so naturally, I think this is a fantastic idea and I can't wait to earn as many Micro-Credentials as possible.

Our Literacy Leadership Team selects a recipient for the "SIMply the Best" teachers each quarter (and yes, we play Tina Turner while awarding them with their sash and banner for their classroom door), and I would like to reward them with a micro-credential. 

As a SIM PDer within my district, I am curious to know if we could have the option to assign someone a micro-credential based on created a really strong device for use in their classroom during a training session. For SIM PD I do outside of the district, I would definitely consider doing them same. 

I think the possibilities are endless - hope that is not because I have so many questions and the answers will not limit those possibilities. I am a director of student services in a small (3,500 students) district in Wisconsin. I have been slowly training special teachers who work with students in grades 4 - 12. I see micro-credentials fitting nicely with our district's teacher compensation model as well as allowing these motivated teachers to show off what their improved practice and opportunity to support their colleagues.

Our state (Wisconsin) has moved away from lanes and columns for determining compensation (years of experience and number of credits) to a district decision. Our focus is going to be on professional development outside the contract day that impacts student growth. I think the micro-credential could support my pd as well as teachers being rewarded for the work they do. The challenge for me will be to create the criteria that supports teacher understanding and ability to show evidence of practice change.  

I work with preservice teachers to develop SIM competencies. The micro-credentialing will enable them to communicate their skills to future employers.  Wonderful!