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.
Food & Nutrition Programs
Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts.
Resources for supporting special education in Michigan.
Michigan has an innovative and comprehensive system of assessments to measure student achievement in learning our state content standards.
MDE Annual Review
Archive of News Items
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Most certificates expire on June 30 of the year of expiration. Applications are processed as received and expediting services are not available. Processing time is impacted when the application, including supporting documentation, is not complete. For candidates applying with an out-of-state program, please be sure to print the cover letter generated for your application and follow the directions thoroughly.
Feedback or issues?
Help us improve our certification system by telling us what we can do to help you! Email our support desk at MDE-EducatorHelp@Michigan.gov. Our great team of representatives respond to questions via email during regular business hours.
