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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The role of a Michigan school counselor can be fulfilled by individuals who hold any of the following credentials:
The Temporary School Counselor License is a one year, non-renewable certificate for applicants who have completed all requirements of an out-of-state, approved school counselor educator program or its equivalency, including an internship in a school setting. Applicants who receive this credential are seeking an initial Michigan School Counselor License (SCL).
The Preliminary School Counselor License is valid for 3 years and is non-renewable. This credential is an interim certification for applicants enrolled in an in-state preparation program leading to a school counselor credential. Upon issuance of this credential, individuals are eligible to be hired by a Michigan school district to serve as a school counselor while completing their program.
The School Counselor License is a full credential for individuals serving in school counselor assignments. School counselors provide the following services: academic and career development, social/emotional development, advocacy, and leadership.
Educators who have a Michigan teaching certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement also hold a full credential and are eligible to be assigned to serve in the dual capacity of a teacher of record and school counselor.
Both the School Counselor License and the Michigan Teaching Certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement are valid for five years with unlimited renewals. A renewal can be requested any time after January 1 in the year the credential expires. All renewals require 150 education-related professional learning hours that includes 50 hours specific to college and career preparation.
