Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources.
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.
The Equitable Services Ombudsman helps ensure equitable services for private school children, teachers, and other educational personnel.
Resources related to financial and pupil accounting and auditing.
Options available for Michigan students that provide unique learning opportunities.
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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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May 2026 |
Michigan Teacher of the Year nomination window officially opens. Nomination link can be found at Michigan.gov/mtoy. |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. |
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
All nominated teachers receive an email containing Michigan Teacher of the Year application and instructions. |
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Wednesday, |
Applications must be submitted by nominees via email to MTOY@Michigan.gov before 5:00 p.m. |
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Mid-Late |
Applicants receive email updates regarding the status of their application and whether they will advance to the Review Round. |
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Tuesday, |
Applicants receive email updates on status. Applicants moving to the Selection Round must submit a lesson plan, recorded lesson, professional biography, and a photograph via email to MTOY@Michigan.gov by 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2027. |
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Week of |
Virtual interviews conducted for Selection Round candidates. |
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March 2027 |
Regional Teachers of the Year announced. |
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March 2027 |
The ten Regional Teachers of the Year are interviewed by the state selection panel. |
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Spring 2027 |
2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year announced. |
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August 10, 2027 |
Michigan Teacher of the Year and Regional Teachers of the Year are invited to the Michigan State Board of Education meeting, introduced to Board Members, and receive recognition. |
