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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

• Educator Certification Administrative Rules

• NCLB & Highly Qualified Information

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• Troops to Teachers

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and National Board Certification


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