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| Grade Band | Preparation Program Applications Due | Program Review Complete | Expected First Enrollment in New Programs | New Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Offered | Expected First Candidates Graduate | Final Offering of Old MTTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood General and Special Education (Birth-Kindergarten; ZN) | Completed | Completed | Fall 2021; approved programs | Now available (MTTC #134) | Spring 2023 | December 2026 (MTTC #106: ZS - Early Childhood Pk-General and Special Education) |
| Lower Elementary (PreK-3; ZO) | Completed | Completed | Fall 2021; approved programs | Now available (MTTC #117-120) | Spring 2023 | December 2026 (MTTC #103; ZG - Elementary K-5 All Subjects/K-8 Self-Contained) |
| Upper Elementary (3-6; ZP) |
Completed |
Completed | Fall 2021; approved programs | Now available (MTTC #121-124) | Spring 2023 | December 2026 (MTTC #103; ZG - Elementary K-5 All Subjects/K-8 Self-Contained) |
| Middle Grades Professional Knowledge and Skills (5-9; standards) | Completed | Completed | Fall 2023 (click on corresponding content area below to see approved programs) | Now available (MTTC #135) | Spring 2025 | 2029 (MTTC#085; ZL - Middle Level) |
| Middle Grades English Language Arts (5-9; BQ) | Completed | Completed |
Fall 2023; approved programs | Now Available (MTTC #132) | Spring 2025 | December 2029 (MTTC #090; BX - Language Arts) |
| Middle Grades Mathematics (5-9; EQ) | Completed | Completed | Fall 2023; approved programs | Now Available (MTTC #133) | Spring 2025 | December 2029 (MTTC #089: EX - Mathematics Elementary) |
| Middle Grades Science (5-9; DQ) | Apr. 30, 2024 | Sept. 2024 | Fall 2024; approved programs | March 2026 (MTTC #137) | Summer 2025 | 2031 (MTTC #093; DI - Integrated Science Elementary) |
| Middle Level Social Studies (5-9; CQ) | Nov. 30, 2023, Apr. 30, 2024, Nov. 20, 2024, & Apr. 30, 2025 | TBD | Fall 2024 | TBD | Summer 2026 | TBD (MTTC #105; RX -Social Studies Elementary) |
| High School Professional Knowledge and Skills (7-12; standards) | Completed | Completed | Fall 2023 (click on corresponding content area below to see approved programs) | Now available (MTTC #136) | Spring 2025 | N/A (new test field) |
| High School English Language Arts (7-12; BQ) | Completed | Completed | Fall 2023; approved programs | Now available (MTTC #130) | Spring 2025 | July 2029 (MTTC #002; BA - English) |
| High School Mathematics (7-12; EQ) | Completed | Completed | Fall 2023; approved programs | Now available (MTTC #131) | Spring 2025 | July 2029 (MTTC #022; EX - Mathematics Secondary) |
| High School Science (7-12; DQ) | Apr. 30, 2024 | Sept. 2024 | Fall 2024; approved programs | February 2025 (MTTC #138) | Summer 2025 | March 2030 (MTTC #094; DI - Integrated Science Secondary) |
| High School Social Studies (7-12; CQ) | Nov. 30, 2023, Apr.30, 2024, Nov. 30, 2024, & Apr. 30, 2025 | TBD | Fall 2024 | TBD | Summer 2026 | TBD (MTTC #084; RX - Social Studies Secondary) |
