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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Helping your child develop language and communication skills early on is one of the most important ways you can support your child's growth. Early intervention providers can partner in this strong start! Research shows that early intervention leads to stronger language development and better communication outcomes.
As a partner, early intervention providers will work with you to:
Eight Reasons to Say YES to Early Intervention [PDF]
Early On is Michigan's system for helping families of infants and toddlers, birth to age 3 who have developmental delay(s) and/or disabilities. Early On supports and partners with families to promote the development of their infants and toddlers in developmental areas, such as:
Early On partners with families, using their daily routines to work on supporting the growth and development of their babies. Learn more: Early On Michigan
If your child is 0-3, start early intervention with Early On: Early On referral
Build Up helps parents and their children, ages 3 through 5, get additional educational support as they begin and continue to learn the skills needed to enter kindergarten. Children who are not meeting milestones and/or are struggling to learn may need additional supports to help them prepare for kindergarten.
Special education programs and/or supports are available to children ages 3, 4, and 5 through the local school district. Intervening as early as possible helps to develop skills to strengthen the child's foundation for future learning.
If you have a concern that your child has a delay that is affecting his or her learning, contact the Build Up coordinator in your area. Your coordinator will explain available resources and help determine the next best steps for your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old. Learn more at Build Up Michigan.
Video: Kids Thrive Between 3 and 5
