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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To support EXPLORE instructors, MDE has developed professional learning courses in partnership with Michigan Virtual. This learning is free and self-paced. Instructors have the option of enrolling in these courses for SCECH credit or accessing some of the modules via #GoOpen.
Option 1: If completed via Michigan Virtual, instructors will be invited to join the EXPLORE Virtual Community page to connect with other EXPLORE educators, share resources, and collaborate on course implementation.
Option 2: The Foundations modules are also available via #GoOpen, for instructors who want to access the learning but are not interested in completing the modules for SCECH credit. These modules provide all the same content, but do not require instructors to complete the assignments or activities. Open access modules include:
Module 1: Being a Teacher Educator
Module 2: Educator Preparation Programs
Module 3: EXPLORE Orientation
Module 4: Program Facilitation
Educators will need a Michigan Virtual account to access the courses for SCECH credit. The courses are routinely updated for clarity and accuracy. If a “No courses found” error appears, the courses are undergoing revision and will be available shortly.
The Future Proud Michigan Educator EXPLORE conference will be the first annual opportunity for EXPLORE educators (current and potential) to meet, learn, and exchange ideas. The primary purpose of the conference is to build a network of EXPLORE teachers that will provide support for educators, resources for programs, and continuous improvement for EXPLORE resources. In addition to a keynote speaker, the breakout sessions offer a chance to address frequent questions and highlight best practices. Together, the sessions allow for collaboration across systems to facilitate the success of future educators in grades 6-12.
