Special Education Personnel Approval System
- General Information
The Special Education Personnel Approvals System is available through the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS). To submit a special education personnel approval request, select the MOECS link under Approvals Online System below.
A Special Education Personnel Approval may be granted to the districts in accordance with the procedures, policies, and criteria established by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (MDE, OSE). The procedure documents on this page will assist school districts and intermediate school districts with processing approval requests through the MOECS.For more information on the rules pertaining to the specific areas that an approval may be granted, see the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).
Approvals Online System
- Special Education Teacher Assignments
- Special Education Teacher Approvals: How They Work
- How Can I Become a Special Education Teacher in Michigan?
- Special Education Teacher Approval Renewals
- Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)
- Special Education Personnel Approvals Search
- MEIS Security Agreement Form
To request access for special education personnel approvals under MOECS, go to the Educator Forms page via the Office of Educator Excellence. Access the appropriate MEIS Security Agreement form for charter school management companies, school districts/schools, or colleges/universities.
- Special Education Personnel Approvals Process Video
This video provides a demonstration of the process for submitting Special Education Personnel Approvals through the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS).
Approval Procedures
- Director of Special Education Approval
- Early Childhood Special Education Permit Approval
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Approval
- Resource Program Teacher Approval
- School Social Worker Approval
- Special Education Teacher Approval
- Supervisor of Special Education Approval
- Teacher Consultant Approval
- Transition Coordinator Approval
Contact Information
- MDE Office of Special Education Personnel Approvals Contact
- ProPrep Michigan Department of Education
This site includes all Michigan approved Educator Preparation Programs and contact information. If additional information is needed about a specific preparation program, please contact the institution directly.
- Educator Preparation Institution (EPI) Contacts for Approvals for School Social Workers
List of institutions with an MDE approved preparation program for school social worker.
- Special Education Personnel Requiring Licensing and Corresponding Credentialing Agencies
Agency contacts outside of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) who provide credentialing for special education related personnel. This information is made available for contact purposes only.
