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Revised Certificate Structure Implementation

Timeline of Implementation Milestones by Grade Band
 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