Quick Reference Guide: Courses That Can Be Taught

Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 380.1531 and the Teacher Certification Code typically require teachers hold the endorsement for the subject(s) and grade levels in which they are assigned to teach. This resource will serve as a guide for assigning staff to common or typical course titles offered in Michigan middle and high schools (6-12 departmentalized). It is understood that this is not an exhaustive list of all possible courses. Companion guides for placement are also available for Assignments for “All Subjects” Endorsed Teachers and Appropriate Placement of Educators. These guides are subject to change and update with new state endorsements, new course titles named by K-12 schools and districts, and Michigan curriculum expectations. For a comprehensive list of nationally recognized course titles with a crosswalk to Michigan endorsement areas, please see the Center for Educational Performance and Information’s (CEPI) Course Placement and Reporting Guide. Districts must consider the following elements when using this document to make the best decisions for the assignment of teachers:

Curriculum and content
Credit being awarded to PK-12 students
Context and funding
Certification, endorsement, and preparation of staff
Coding and reporting

Note: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) maintains a list of endorsement areas that are currently displayed on Michigan Certificates.

These considerations apply to elective as well as non-elective courses. Questions regarding endorsements and course titles appearing in this guide should be directed to the Office of Educator Excellence at 517-241-5000 or via email. Questions on the coding and reporting of the course should be directed to the CEPI at 517-335-0505 ex. 3.

Courses That Can Be Taught by Holders of Each Endorsement
Endorsement	Category	Code	Courses That Can Be Taught by Holders of Each Endorsement	Notes
Communication Arts	English Language Arts	AX	Speech Debate News/broadcasting Communications Public speaking Forensics Oral interpretation Media* Journalism* Yearbook* School newspaper*	The AX endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year. The AX endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates and teachers with the AX endorsement can still be assigned to teach these courses. When the Journalism endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year, a specific endorsement will not be required to teach journalism. The Journalism (BC) endorsement will not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a course indicated with an asterisk who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Language Arts	English Language Arts	BX	Language Arts English Speech Journalism* Literature Reading Writing Yearbook* School newspaper*	A BX is authorized for these courses, at the grade levels indicated for the language arts endorsement on the individual's certificate. Additional information: Appropriate Instructional Assignments for Elementary Certified Teachers When the Journalism endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year, a specific endorsement will not be required to teach journalism. School districts may assign any teacher to a journalism course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered. The Journalism (BC) endorsement will not* be removed from teaching certificates.
English	English Language Arts	BA	English Language Arts* Grammar Writing Poetry Literature Great Books Shakespeare Drama (Study of literature) Business Writing (offered for English credit) School newspaper Yearbook	The English (BA) teacher may teach a course called “Language Arts” at the 6-8 grade level only; they are not prepared to teach reading in isolation. When the Journalism endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year, a specific endorsement will not be required to teach journalism. School districts may assign any teacher to a journalism course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered. The Journalism (BC) endorsement will not* be removed from teaching certificates.
Journalism	English Language Arts	BC	Journalism Yearbook Media School newspaper Broadcast/Video Production Web Publishing	The BC endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year and will no longer be required to teach these courses. The BC endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a journalism course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Speech	English Language Arts	BD	Speech Debate News/broadcasting Public speaking Oral interpretation Theater/Performance* Forensics Communications	A specific endorsement is not needed to teach a course called “Theater/Performance.” School districts may assign any teacher to a Theater/Performance course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered. Theater/Performance is NO LONGER considered a core subject area.
Reading Specialist	English Language Arts	BR	Reading Title I Reading Developmental/Remedial Reading Language Arts*	*The Reading Specialist (BR) teacher may teach a course called “Language Arts” at the grade levels indicated for the reading specialist endorsement on the individual's certificate; they are not prepared to teach English in isolation. BR teachers hold a degree in reading. Additional information: Reading Course Assignments
Reading	English Language Arts	BT	Reading Title I Reading Developmental/Remedial Reading Language Arts*	*The Reading (BT) teacher may teach a course called "Language Arts" at the K-12 level; they are not prepared to teach English in isolation. Additional information: Reading Course Assignments
Social Studies	Social Studies	RX	Geography+ Economics+ Global Studies Current Events Social Studies History+ Political Science+	+Including all courses listed under each individual endorsement. Additional information: Social Studies Courses
Social Science	Social Studies	CX	Social Science Social Studies Current Events Global Studies Psychology Sociology Anthropology Cultural Studies+ Behavioral Studies Economics+ Geography+ History+ Political Science+	The CX endorsement has been discontinued. The CX endorsement was not removed from teaching certificates and is still valid for these assignments. +Including all courses listed under each individual endorsement. Additional information: Social Studies Courses
Economics	Social Studies	CA	Economics Financial Literacy Personal Finance	Additional information: Social Studies Courses
Geography	Social Studies	CB	Geography Global Geography Michigan Geography U.S. Geography Global Issues The Global Village Western Hemisphere Eastern Hemisphere World Regions World History and Geography* U.S. History and Geography*	*Teachers completing programs prior to June 2009 must illustrate to the district that they have the skills needed in content knowledge and pedagogy to teach integrated history and geography courses. Additional information: Social Studies Courses
History	Social Studies	CC	History Michigan History European History U.S. History and Geography* World History and Geography*	*Teachers completing programs prior to June 2009 must illustrate to the district that they have the skills needed in content knowledge and pedagogy to teach integrated history and geography courses. Additional information: Social Studies Courses
Political Science	Social Studies	CD	American Government Political Science Government Civics American Problems Contemporary World Issues	Additional information: Social Studies Courses
Psychology	Social Studies	CE	Psychology
Sociology	Social Studies	CF	Sociology	The CF endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year and will no longer be required to teach Sociology. The CF endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Sociology course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Anthropology	Social Studies	CH	Anthropology	The CH is no longer required to teach Anthropology. The CH endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to an Anthropology course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Cultural Studies	Social Studies	CL	Cultural Studies Cultural Anthropology Modern Popular Culture	The CL is no longer required to teach these courses. The CL endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Cultural Studies course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Behavioral Studies	Social Studies	CM	Behavioral Studies	The CM is no longer required to teach Behavioral Studies. The CM endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Behavioral Studies course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Science	Science	DX	General Science Science Biology+ Chemistry+ Physics+ Earth/Space Science+ Physical Science+	+Including all courses listed under each individual endorsement. The DX endorsement was transitioned into the Integrated Science (DI) endorsement after the 2003-2004 school year. Both endorsements can be assigned interchangeably. Additional information: Science Courses STEM and STEAM Classes
Integrated Science	Science	DI	Integrated Science General Science Science Biology+ Chemistry+ Physics+ Earth/Space Science+ Physical Science+	+Including all courses listed under each individual endorsement. Additional information: Science Courses STEM and STEAM Classes
Biology	Science	DA	Biology Ecology Botany Zoology Human Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science Life Science Biochemistry Genetics Microbiology Forensic Science	Additional information: Science Courses
Chemistry	Science	DC	Chemistry Organic chemistry Biochemistry Forensic Science	Teachers holding the Chemistry (DC) endorsement alone and having taught in physical science classrooms prior to conclusion of the 2011-2012 academic year may continue to be assigned to physical science classrooms. (Vaughn 6-14-2012 Memo) Additional information: Science Courses
Physics	Science	DE	Physics Astronomy	Teachers holding the Physics (DE) endorsement alone and having taught in physical science classrooms prior to conclusion of the 2011-2012 academic year may continue to be assigned to physical science classrooms. (Vaughn 6-14-2012 Memo) Additional information: Science Courses
Earth/Space Science	Science	DH	Earth/Space Science Astronomy Geology Limnology Meteorology Mineralogy Oceanography Weather Environmental Science	Additional information: Science Courses
Physical Science	Science	DP	Physical Science Physics Chemistry	Additional information: Science Courses
Mathematics	Mathematics	EX	Mathematics Arithmetic Number Theory Pre-algebra Algebra Geometry Calculus Statistics College Algebra Trigonometry Solid Geometry Personal Finance	Additional information: STEM and STEAM Classes
World Language	World Language	FA-FS	World Language, grammar and culture courses in language of endorsement	American Sign Language (ASL) is considered a World Language. A teacher currently certified and endorsed with Hearing Impairment (SL), AND able to demonstrate an ASL proficiency level of at least Intermediate Plus on the SLPI or 3 on the ASLPI, can teach ASL at the grade levels indicated for the SL endorsement on the individual's certificate. All other teachers of ASL may only be assigned under the appropriate permit. The Russian (FE) endorsement and the Polish (FI) endorsement were both discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year. FE will not be required to teach Russian and FI will not be required to teach Polish. These endorsements will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to these course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered. Michigan's world language endorsements (FA-FS) that denote preparation for a lower grade range than Pre-K-12 may also teach the language identified by their endorsement across the full Pre-K-12 grade range (Nov. 2023 Memo).
Business Education	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	GX	Accounting Business Administration Business Communications Business Education Business Law Business Math Business Technology Marketing Education Personal Finance Secretarial Science
Accounting	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	GA	Accounting Personal Finance Finance
Business Administration	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	GH	Business Administration Business Communications Personal Finance Business Education Business Law
Secretarial Science	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	GI	Secretarial Science
Marketing Education	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	GM	Marketing Education Distributive Education	The GM endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year and will no longer be required to teach these courses. The GM endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Marketing Ed. course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	GQ	Accounting Business Communications Business Education Business Law Business Management Administration Business Math Business Technology Finance Personal Finance Marketing Education* Distributive Education*	*The Marketing endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year; a specific endorsement will not be required to teach these courses. School districts may assign any teacher to a these course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Agriscience and Natural Resources	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	HX	Courses related to plant science, animal science, natural resources, farm business management, and small engine repair.
Industrial Technology	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	IX	Industrial Technology Industrial Arts Drafting/Computer Assisted Design Woods, Metals, and Plastics Technologies Electricity/Electronics Graphic Arts Automotive and Small Engine Technology Manufacturing Construction Transportation Communication Power and Energy Technology Education	The IX and TX endorsements were integrated into the TE endorsement April 12, 2011. The IX endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. Refer to the TE endorsement for more information.
Music Education	Arts	JX or JQ	General Music Marching Band Concert Band Orchestra Choral Music Strings Music Theory Keyboards Jazz Ensemble Wind Ensemble Choir	The JX endorsement was transitioned into the Music Education (JQ) after the 2006-2007 school year. Both endorsements can be assigned interchangeably.
Family and Consumer Sciences	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	KH	Family and Consumer Science Health Parenthood Education Nutrition Science Pre-Employment Skills Family Relationships Essential Health and Living Skills Balancing Work and Family Pre-Parenthood Life Management Nutrition and Foods Consumer Education Family Living Life Survival Skills Personal Living Personal Finance
Art Education, or Visual Arts Education, or Visual Arts Specialist	Arts	LX, LQ, or LZ	Art Visual Arts Visual Studies Drawing Painting Sculpture Ceramics/Pottery Design Art Appreciation Illustration Computer Graphics and Design Video Photography and Film Art History Art Criticism Aesthetics Fiber Arts Jewelry Yearbook	The LX endorsement was transitioned into the Visual Arts Education (LQ) after the 2002-2003 school year. Both endorsements can be assigned interchangeably. The LZ endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year. The LZ endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates and teachers with the LZ can still be assigned to teach these courses. LZ teachers hold a master’s degree in Visual Arts Education.
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance	Health and Physical Education	MX	Health+ Physical Education+ Recreation+* Dance+*	+Including all courses listed under each individual endorsement. When the Recreation (MD) and Dance (MH) endorsements was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year, a specific endorsement will not be required to teach these courses. The MD and MH endorsements will not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Recreation or Dance course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered. Note: Dance is NO LONGER considered a core subject area.
Health	Health and Physical Education	MA	Health Sex Education Personal Hygiene
Physical Education	Health and Physical Education	MB	Physical Education Physical Fitness Individual and team games: invasion (e.g. basketball, hockey, etc.) net/wall (e.g., tennis, handball, etc.) striking/fielding (e.g., baseball, kickball, etc.) target (e.g., golf, bowling, etc.) individual activities (e.g., weight training, outdoor, etc.)
Health and Physical Education	Health and Physical Education	MC	Health+ Sex Education Personal Hygiene Physical Education+ Physical Fitness Individual and team games: invasion (e.g. basketball, hockey, etc.) net/wall (e.g., tennis, handball, etc.) striking/fielding (e.g., baseball, kickball, etc.) target (e.g., golf, bowling, etc.) individual activities (e.g., weight training, outdoor, etc.)	+Including all courses listed under each individual endorsement.
Recreation	Health and Physical Education	MD	Outdoor Recreation (e.g., fishing, boating, orienteering, etc.)	The MD endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year and will no longer be required to teach Recreation. The MD endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Recreation course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Dance	Health and Physical Education	MH	Dance Folk Dance Jazz Ballet Modern Dance Square Dance Tap Ballroom Dancing	The MH endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year and will no longer be required to teach Dance. The MH endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Dance course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Library Media	Library Media	ND	Teachers with the ND endorsement can operate a school library and teach library/research skills to students. Teachers are also well-prepared to teach: Computer Literacy* Keyboarding* Word Processing* Computer Applications* Web Design* Introduction to the Internet*	*A specific endorsement is not needed to teach these courses. School districts may assign any teacher to these courses who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered. Additional Information: Library Media Placement
Non-Endorsed Content Area	Miscellaneous	NE	Individuals who hold the NE endorsement on a valid Michigan teaching certificate may be assigned to non-endorsed areas* at the grade level of the endorsement held. Evidence of content knowledge and skills appropriate to the assignment are required for placement.	*A non-endorsed area is a course that is not covered by any of the endorsements offered in Michigan. When assigning teachers, districts should refer to the Proper Placement Considerations guidance.
Environmental Studies	Business, Industry, and Career Technical Education	NJ	Environmental Studies	The NJ is no longer required to teach Environmental Studies. The NJ endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to an Environmental Studies course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Educational Technology	Business, Industry, and Career Technical Education	NP	Individuals with the NP endorsement are prepared to utilize technology resources for their own course instruction and for student learning in courses for which they hold other endorsements. Teachers may also be well-prepared to teach: Computer Literacy* Keyboarding* Word Processing* Computer Applications* Web Design* Introduction to the Internet*	*A specific endorsement is not needed to teach these courses. School districts may assign any teacher to an Educational Technology course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Computer Science	Business, Industry, and Career Technical Education	NR	Computer Science Programming Computers Computer Literacy Keyboarding Word Processing Computer Applications Web Design Introduction to the Internet	The NR endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year and will no longer be required to teach these courses. The NR endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Computer Science course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered. Additional information: Computer Science Courses
English as a Second Language	ESL and Bilingual	NS	English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Sheltered instruction** in all subjects according to certificate grade level and Michigan Merit Curriculum credit in areas of specialty endorsement (e.g., courses for social studies credit would be taught by a teacher endorsed in both social studies and ESL).	**Sheltered instruction, where teachers use specific strategies to teach a specific content area (e.g., social studies or math) in ways comprehensible to the students while promoting their English language development. The NS endorsement is not authorization to teach in a bilingual classroom unless the individual holds the corresponding world language endorsement (FA-FS) or has passed the appropriate OPI or similar language proficiency exam at the Advanced High level aligned to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
School Counselor	Counselor	NT	Career Exploration Career Choices K-12 Helpful Information Diversity and Equity Individual and Group Analysis Post-Secondary Options Crisis Intervention Military Career Options Self-Improvement Skills Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Curriculum College and Career Readiness Academic Achievement Strategies Success Seminars and Workshops Emotional/Social Support Strategies Improving Study Skills Habits College Preparation and Selection *Other courses related to the role and responsibilities of a school counselor may be taught as well. The above listing is not all inclusive since course titles are subject to change.	Teachers with the NT endorsement, holders of the Preliminary School Counselor Credential (PSCC), Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL), and School Counselor License (SCL) all can serve as school counselors. However, holders of the TSCL and SCL cannot teach these courses as teacher of record without an appropriate permit.
Fine Arts	Arts	OX	Fine Arts Introduction to the Visual Arts Introduction to General Music Interdisciplinary Arts Arts Exploratory Introduction to Theater	The OX endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year. The OX endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates and teachers with the OX can still be assigned to teach these courses.
Humanities	Miscellaneous	PX	Humanities	The PX is no longer required to teach Humanities. The PX endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to a Humanities course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Academic Study of Religions	Miscellaneous	PR	Academic Study of Religions World Religions	The PR is no longer required to teach Academic Study of Religions. The PR endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. School districts may assign any teacher to an Academic Study of Religions course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Philosophy	Miscellaneous	PS	Philosophy	The PS is no longer required to teach Philosophy. The PS endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates School districts may assign any teacher to a Philosophy course who provides evidence of content knowledge and skills along with holding an endorsement for the grade level at which the course is offered.
Cognitive Impairment*	Special Education	SA	Resource Room Program for Cognitive Impairment (mild, moderate, or severe)	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments guidance.
Speech & Language Impairment*	Special Education	SB	Resource Room Program for Speech & Language Impairment (must be elementary certified) (Rule 1756) Speech & Language Services	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments guidance.
Physical or Other Health Impairment*	Special Education	SC	Resource Room Program for Physical or Other Health Impairment	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review theSpecial Education Teacher Assignments guidance.
Emotional Impairment*	Special Education	SE	Resource Room Program for Emotional Impairment	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments guidance.
Visual Impairment*	Special Education	SK	Resource Room Program for Visual Impairment	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments guidance.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing*	Special Education	SL	Resource Room Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments guidance. A teacher currently certified and endorsed with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SL), AND able to demonstrate an American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency level of at least Intermediate Plus on the SLPI or 3 on the ASLPI, can teach ASL at the grade levels indicated on their certification (K-12) per the May 14, 2015 memo.
Learning Disabilities*	Special Education	SM	Resource Room Program for Learning Disabilities	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments document.
Physical Education for Students with Disabilities*	Special Education	SP	Physical Education for Students with Disabilities	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments guidance.
Autism*	Special Education	SV	Resource Room Program in Autism	*Teachers with special education program endorsements are authorized under Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) to provide special education instruction and services, as approved by the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the MARSE requirements. For additional information on placement of special education endorsed teachers, including demonstration of content knowledge, contact the Office of Special Education or review the Special Education Teacher Assignments guidance.
Technology and Design	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	TX	Technology and Design Technology Education Concepts of Technology Physical Technology Energy & Power Technologies Transportation Technologies Manufacturing Technologies Construction Technologies Information Technology Bio-Related Technology	The TX and IX were integrated into the TE endorsement April 12, 2011. The TX endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates.
Industrial and Technology Education	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	TE	Industrial Technology Drafting/Computer Assisted Design Woods, Metals, and Plastics Technologies Graphic Arts Automotive and Small Engine Technology Technology and Design Technology Education Concepts of Technology Physical Technology Energy & Power Technologies Transportation Technologies Manufacturing Technologies Construction Technologies Manufacturing Construction Electricity/Electronics Industrial Arts Transportation Communication Power and Energy Technology Education Information Technology Bio-Related Technology	These courses may also be taught by holders of the Standard CTE Certificate or Professional CTE Certificate with the corresponding CIP code for the course. For information on matching CIP codes with industrial technology courses, refer to the complete list of State-Recognized Secondary Career and Technical Education Program CIP Codes. When a certified teacher is not available, schools may obtain either a permit or an annual authorization to employ a non-certified individual to staff these courses.
Bilingual	ESL and Bilingual	YA-YT	Subjects for which the teacher holds specific content endorsement(s) at the level of certification, taught in English and the language of the bilingual endorsement. Native language literacy. ESL courses at the level of certification. Sheltered instruction** in all subjects according to certificate grade level and Michigan Merit Curriculum credit in areas of specialty endorsement (e.g., courses for social studies credit would be taught by a teacher endorsed in both social studies and bilingual).	**Sheltered instruction, where teachers use specific strategies to teach a specific content area (e.g., social studies or math) in ways comprehensible to the students while promoting their English language development. The YL Bilingual Other endorsement was discontinued beginning the 2017-2018 school year. The YL endorsement will not be removed from teaching certificates and teachers with the YL can still be assigned to teach the bilingual language indicated.
Middle School	Grade Level Groups	ZD	5-9 all subjects	Middle School (ZD) endorsement expands the 7-8 all subjects to 5-9 all subjects. This endorsement is rare. The ZD has been discontinued and no new endorsements of this type can be added. The ZD endorsement will *not* be removed from teaching certificates. Additional Information: Middle School Endorsements
Middle Level Specialization	Grade Level Groups	ZL		Middle Level Specialization (ZL) endorsement expands the 6-12 subject endorsements to 5-12 subject endorsements. It does not expand the 7-8 all subjects’ endorsement. That specific designation remains only 7-8 in this situation. Additional Information: Middle School Endorsements
Career and Technical Education	Business, Industry, and Career and Technical Education	Numbered CIP Codes	For proper placement in a CTE course refer to the complete list of State-Recognized Secondary Career and Technical Education Program CIP Codes.	Holders of the Standard Teaching Certificate or Professional Teaching Certificate with CIP codes may be assigned to teach corresponding courses outside of state approved CTE funded programs as well. For information on matching CIP codes with industrial technology courses that may be offered in general education settings, refer to the complete list of State-Recognized Secondary Career and Technical Education Program CIP Codes. When a certified teacher is not available, schools may obtain either a permit or an annual authorization to employ a non-certified individual to staff these courses.

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