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)
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
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.
School Counselors with the School Counselor endorsement (NT) on a Michigan Teaching Certificate 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.
The Preliminary School Counselor Credential 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.
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
A person employed as a school psychologist in a Michigan school is required to hold a valid Michigan School Psychologist Certificate or a Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate.
To serve as a School Social Worker, individuals must complete specific coursework related to serving in the role in a school. This may be embedded in a Masters of Social Work (MSW) program or as a stand-alone program from individuals who already hold an MSW.
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Robin Smith Colton, Ph.D., LMSW
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Approved Program Types
Karen Weiner, LMSW, ACSW, C-SSWS
Approved Program Types
Jennifer Harrison PhD, LMSW, CAADC
Approved Program Types
