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MDE DW Office of Professional Preparation Services

The Office of Professional Preparation Services (OPPS) fosters the educational achievement of all Michigan youth and adults, Pre-K through 12th grade, by assuring that all professional school personnel complete quality preparation and professional development programs which meet standards established by the Michigan Legislature, the State Board of Education, and the U.S. Department of Education. The two units in this service area are:

• Teacher Certification

• Professional Preparation and Development


Current Topics

• NCLB & Highly Qualified Information

• Teacher Information and Recommendation Instructions for Teacher Preparation Institutions PDF icon

• Certification Fee


Resources and Related Information Related to This Particular Office

• Classes That Can be Taught - NCLB DOC icon

• Teacher Induction-Mentoring Program (ASSIST)

• Michigan Educator's Code of Ethics & Order Form

• Teacher Certification Verification

• Facts about Teacher Permits DOC icon

• Frequently Asked Questions for Michigan Teacher Certification PDF icon


Programs

• World Language Teacher Opportunities

• State Board Continuing Education(SB-CEU) Information

• Troops to Teachers

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and National Board Certification




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