Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources.
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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 (B-K) | Nov. 30, 2020, Apr. 30, 2021, or Nov. 30, 2021 | Mar. 2021, Sept. 2021, or Mar. 2022 | Fall 2021 | 2023 | Spring 2023 | Late 2026 (MTTC #106) |
| Lower Elementary (PreK-3) | Nov. 30, 2020, Apr. 30, 2021, or Nov. 30, 2021 | Mar. 2021, Sept. 2021, or Mar. 2022 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | July 2026 (MTTC #103) |
| Upper Elementary (3-6) |
Nov. 30, 2020, Apr. 30, 2021, or Nov. 30, 2021 |
Mar. 2021, Sept. 2021, or Mar. 2022 |
Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | July 2026 (MTTC #103) |
| Middle Level (5-9) ELA, Math, Professional | Nov. 30, 2021, Apr. 30, 2022, or Nov. 30, 2022 | Mar. 2022, Sept. 2022, or Mar. 2023 |
Fall 2023 | 2024 | Spring 2025 | 2029 (MTTC #85, 90, 002, 089, 022) |
| High School (7-12) ELA, Math, Professional | Nov. 30, 2021, Apr. 30, 2022, or Nov. 30, 2022 | Mar. 2022, Sept. 2022, or Mar. 2023 |
Fall 2023 | 2024 | Spring 2025 | 2029 (MTTC #85, 90, 002, 089, 022) |
| Middle Level (5-9) Science | Nov. 30, 2022, Apr. 30, 2023, Nov. 30, 2022, or April 30, 2024 | Mar. 2023, Sept. 2023, Mar. 2024, or Sept. 2024 | Fall 2023 | Winter 2026 | Summer 2025 | 2031 |
| High School (7-12) Science | Nov. 30, 2022, Apr. 30, 2023, Nov. 30, 2022, or April 30, 2024 | Mar. 2023, Sept. 2023, Mar. 2024, or Sept. 2024 | Fall 2023 | Summer 2025 | Summer 2025 | 2030 |
