Certification Guidance

Certification Guidance

Becoming An Educator

New to Education

Learn more about pathways to becoming a certified educator.
Becoming a Michigan Teacher

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Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification

Expedited Preparation Programs

Becoming a School Social Worker

Financial Support
Moving to Michigan

Credentials earned in another state or country may differ from Michigan programs and credentials; however, the department attempts to match certificates, grade levels, and content endorsements as closely as possible.
Out of State Applicants

Out of Country Applicants
Adding an Endorsement

Learn more about how to expand the grade levels or content areas of your existing Michigan teaching certificate.

Adding an Endorsement to a Valid Certificate

Certification and Renewal

Additional Guidance

Application and Requirements
General Guidance

Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)

Checking For Application Status

Revised Certification Structure

Educator Certificate Types

Criteria for Accurate Teacher Application Documentation

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Nullification Process

Application Evaluation Fees
Resources
Additional Resources

Alternative Route Providers

Approved Providers of Courses for First Aid and CPR

Currently Available Endorsement Areas

Expediting Applications

Frequently Asked Questions on Michigan Educator Certification

Military Guidance

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and National Board Certification

Searchable Database of Approved Educator Preparation Programs

Teacher Exchange Programs

pdf pdf The Anatomy of a Teaching Certificate