Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources.
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.
The Equitable Services Ombudsman helps ensure equitable services for private school children, teachers, and other educational personnel.
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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Dr. Rané Garcia serves as the Interim Deputy Superintendent for the Division of Educator Excellence, Career and Technical Education, Special Education, and Administrative Law at the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). She also serves as the Equity Inclusion Officer and Language Access Coordinator for MDE. Dr. Garcia has more than 34 years of experience in public education across Michigan, Texas, and Illinois. Her past leadership positions include superintendent, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and K–6 principal of a National Blue Ribbon School. Prior to becoming an administrator, she served as an elementary classroom teacher committed to expanding equity, access, and opportunity for students in diverse and high‑poverty communities. Dr. Garcia holds a doctorate’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, a master’s degree from Grand Valley State University, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. Dr. Garcia continues to champion belonging, access, and equitable systems in her daily work to put Michigan students first.
