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)
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ALL communication regarding the approval of endorsement programs should be addressed to the appropriate MDE consultant as listed below. Questions regarding teacher certification and teacher placement in districts should be directed to MDE-EducatorHelp@Michigan.gov.
| Preparation Programs: |
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| Special Education |
| Early Childhood General and Special Education (ZS) |
| 5-9, 7-12 Professional |
| Lower Elementary (PK-3; Professional) |
| Upper Elementary (3-6; Professional) |
| Early Childhood General and Special Education B-K |
| Administrator |
| Alternative Route (Administrator) |
| Teacher Leader |
| Music |
| Visual Arts |
| School Counselor |
| School Psychologist |
| School Social Worker |
| Preparation Programs: |
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| Elementary Education |
| Lower Elementary (PK-3; Math, Science, Social Studies) |
| Upper Elementary (3-6; Math, Science, Social Studies) |
| Science |
| Mathematics |
| Social Studies |
| Technology |
| Health and Physical Education |
| Career and Technical Education and Vocational Education |
| Business, Agriscience, and Family & Consumer Sciences |
| Alternative Route (Teacher) |
| Preparation Programs: |
|---|
| Elementary Education |
| Lower Elementary (PK-3; Literacy) |
| Upper Elementary (3-6; Literacy) |
| World Languages |
| English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education |
| English |
| Speech |
| Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist |
| Reading Diagnostic Course(s) |
| Language Arts (Elementary) |
| Library Media |
