Professional Preparation and Development Unit
Contact: Dr. Catherine Smith, Supervisor
Phone: (517) 335-4610
E-mail: SmithC15@michigan.gov
Initial Approval of Institutions for Teacher Preparation
Contact: Dr. Catherine Smith
Phone: (517) 335-4610
E-mail: SmithC15@michigan.gov
Coordinates the review of applications from institutions that wish to offer teacher preparation programs in Michigan.
Specialty Program Approval
Reviews applications submitted by teacher preparation institutions for approval of specialty programs for teacher preparation and organizes or supports plans for the review of those programs:
Contact: Dr. Bonnie Rockafellow
Phone: (517) 373-7861
E-mail: rockafellowb@michigan.gov
For Specialty Programs: Academic Study of Religions; all Bilingual programs; Communication Arts; Dance; Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; English; English as a Second Language; Humanities; Journalism; Language Arts; Music Education; Philosophy; Reading; Reading Specialist; Speech; all World Languages
Contact: Dr. Steven Stegink
Phone: (517) 241-4945
E-mail: SteginkS@michigan.gov
For Specialty Programs: Biology; Computer Science; Chemistry; Earth/Space Science; Environmental Science; Guidance and Counseling; Health; Integrated Science; Mathematics; Middle Level; Physical Education; Physical Science; Physics; Recreation; Special Education
Contact: Thomas Bell
Phone: (517) 241-0172
E-mail: BellT1@michigan.gov
For Specialty Programs: Agricultural Education; Anthropology; Behavioral Studies; Business Education; Cultural Studies; Economics; Educational Technology; Environmental Studies; Family and Consumer Sciences; Fine Arts; Geography; History; Industrial Technology; Library Media; Marketing Education; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Social Studies; Technology and Design; Visual Arts Education; all Vocational Education
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
Contact: Dr. Steven Stegink
Phone: (517) 241-4945
E-mail: SteginkS@michigan.gov
A mandated testing program that requires each candidate for teacher certification to pass examinations in the basic skills (reading, writing, and mathematics) and in each subject-area for which they seek an endorsement to teach.
New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program and Standards
Contact: Dr. Bonnie Rockafellow or Donna Hamilton
Phone: (517) 373-7861
E-mail: Rockafellowb@michigan.gov HamiltonD3@michigan.gov
Oversees the development of state standards and guidelines for the induction and mentoring of new teachers in response to Section 1526 of the Revised School Code.
Professional Development
Contact: Donna Hamilton or Dr. Bonnie Rockafellow
Phone: (517) 241-4546 / (517) 373-7861
E-mail: HamiltonD3@michigan.gov RockafellowB@michigan.gov
Oversees the development of state standards and guidelines for the professional development of all teachers in response to Section 1527 of the Revised School Code and Part 388.1701, Section 101 (11) of the State School Act (2000).
Improving Teacher Quality Competitive Grants Program
Contact: Donna Hamilton
Phone: (517) 241-4546
E-mail: HamiltonD3@michigan.gov
Oversees the application process, disbursement of funds, and program development for the Improving Teacher Quality Competitive Grants Program.
Administrator Preparation Programs and Standards
Contact: Donna Hamilton
Phone: (517) 241-4546
E-mail: HamiltonD3@michigan.gov
Coordinates the application and review process for institutions seeking to recommend candidates for the voluntary Administrator Certificate.
Administrator Certificate Endorsement Programs and Standards
Contact: Donna Hamilton
Phone: (517) 241-4546
E-mail: HamiltonD3@michigan.gov
Coordinates the application and review process for professional organizations seeking to recommend candidates for endorsements to the voluntary Administrator Certificate.
National Teacher Preparation Institution Accreditation
Reviewing approved teacher preparation institutions operates under state protocols with two national accreditator bodies.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Contact: Dr. Bonnie Rockafellow
Phone: (517) 373-7861
E-mail: RockafellowB@michigan.gov
Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
Contact: Dr. Catherine Smith Dr. Steven Stegink
Phone: (517) 355-4610 / (517) 241-4945
E-mail: SmithC15@michigan.gov SteginkS@michigan.gov
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