Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources.
Responsible for providing final decisions in administrative appeals to MDE.
Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success.
Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
Resources for educator certification, recognition programs, evaluation, and workforce research.
Resources related to financial and pupil accounting and auditing.
Options available for Michigan students that provide unique learning opportunities.
Resources for Michigan’s Out-of-School Time programs and providers.
Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts.
Michigan has an innovative and comprehensive system of assessments to measure student achievement in learning our state content standards.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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Governor Whitmer signed into law Public Act 110 of 2023 and Public Act 111 of 2023 which expand reciprocity and support experienced educators in becoming certified or recertified in Michigan. These are effective July 27, 2023.
The Michigan Department of Education is actively working to update guidance and systems, including the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) to reflect the changes in the law. Our web pages will be updated as information becomes available.
Mark your calendar! The 2023 education workforce job fairs connect job seekers and those hiring teachers, substitute teachers, bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, secretaries, administrators, and other education-related positions.
The governor and the legislature worked together on a budget that supports the state's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan goals, specifically, an unprecedented $555 million to support Future Proud Michigan Educator (Future PME) programs in fiscal year 2023.
This dashboard is intended to provide a snapshot of some of the most requested data about the educator workforce in Michigan.
Ignite a passion for life long learning and directly influence children's lives. Michigan children need access to diverse educators who seek to inspire the next generation of students.
The Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) provides secure access for submitting certificate, endorsement, and renewal applications.
Information on obtaining or renewing an educator certification in Michigan
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