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.
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
This MDE office provides resources and technical assistance in physical education, sex education, health education, behavioral, emotional, mental, and social education as well as safety, discipline, and transportation.
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.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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The Deputy Superintendent provides leadership and supervision for the Division of Educator Excellence, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law. The division was established to enhance alignment among the offices supporting student and educator success and compliance with implementing statutes and rules. The division also oversees the Michigan School for the Deaf, the Low Incidence Outreach program, and Camp Tuhsmeheta, through the Office of Special Education.
The Division supports attaining all goals within Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan.
Michele A. Harmala, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
517-241-4370
harmalam@michigan.gov
