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.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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Michigan is one of 20 states selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to receive Preschool Development Grant - Birth through Five (PDG B-5) renewal grant.
In 2018, Michigan received an initial PDG B-5 grant to conduct a needs assessment and strategic planning for this coordination of programs and services across the state. This $40.2 million grant will allow Michigan to begin implementation of those strategies, which will be conducted in partnership with Michigan's 54 Great Start Collaboratives, 60 Great Start Parent Coalitions, and other state agencies to ensure statewide coverage.
PDG B-5 is a $250-million competitive federal grant designed to improve states' early childhood landscape by building on existing federal, state, and local early care and learning investments.
The grants focus on three major purposes:
The Michigan Department of Education's Office of Great Start will manage the implementation of the federal funds and ensure documentation of the required 30 percent state funding match.
Planning Needs Assessment Grant Announcement
Planning Needs Assessment Grant Application
Planning Needs Assessment Grant Application Cover Page
The Michigan Sustainability Toolkit is available to download as well.
This August, First 10 held a Summer Institute in Michigan, a First 10 community. The Institute was focused on First 10 strategies and practices, sharing ideas about transition to kindergarten planning, school-connected play and learn groups, community parenting campaigns using The Basics, and joint professional learning opportunities.
First 10 partnerships bring together school districts, elementary schools, early childhood programs, and community agencies to improve the quality and coordination of education and care for young children and their families.
Birth to Five Literacy Support Network Hubs support communities across Michigan so that children, families, and educators can have equitable access to materials, training, and other resources for literacy development.
Find resources for multilingual learners including WIDA Early Years resources
For questions regarding the PDG B-5 grant, please contact:
Joy Milano, Ph.D.
PDG B-5 Program Manager
Office of Great Start - Early Childhood Development and Family Education
milanoj@michigan.gov
517-241-6997
