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.
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Welcome Home! If your certificate is still valid, you may immediately begin applying for jobs in Michigan.
Welcome Home! If your Michigan certificate has expired, and you do not hold a valid out-of-state certificate, you must complete 150 education related professional learning hours to renew your certificate. There are no additional requirements or penalties if your certificate has lapsed. Additional requirements are necessary only if you are interested in advancing up to the next level of certification, however.
Welcome Home! If your certificate has expired and you hold a valid out-of-state teaching certificate, you meet the professional learning requirements for certification renewal. A one-time renewal is available to welcome you back to teaching in a Michigan school.
If your certificate expired in June 2020 or earlier, you may qualify for a reduction or elimination of the professional learning hours required for recertification.
If you would like a professional learning boost, the Michigan Education Association offers the Teacher Re-Entry Program, designed for teachers wishing to transition back into the workforce.
Not ready to jump back in yet? Consider substitute teaching! Short- and long-term options are available. Apply with the district of your choice for substitute teaching and they will direct you to their substitute permit process. Many use agencies that support this process from start to finish!
Contact our educator support team for recertification or permit guidance.
