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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Private schools may file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Equitable Services Ombudsman if they feel a public school district did not:
Every attempt should be made to resolve this complaint before filing a complaint with the MDE Equitable Service Ombudsman. Private schools must first contact the MDE’s Office of Field Services to review the consultation process, the proportionality of funds, and determination of services. If it becomes necessary to file a complaint, a completed complaint form should be sent to the Equitable Service Ombudsman.
Your documentation should include:
The Equitable Service Ombudsman will notify the complainant and the public school district named in the complaint of receipt of the form within two working days. The ombudsman will indicate if the complaint form was complete.
If more information is required, the Ombudsman notifies the complainant or school district. The Ombudsman responds to both parties in a report within 45 working days with a decision. If corrective action is required, a detailed action plan will be attached to this communication.
