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
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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Civil Rights Complaint Log - This form can be used for tracking a civil rights complaint by a Sponsor.
Field Trip Request Form - This form is used to obtain approval from MDE for off-site meal services. The Field Trip Request Form must be completed in GEMS/MARS at least 24 hours before the field trip.
Air Quality and Heat Advisory Request Form - This form is used to obtain approval from MDE for non-congregate meal service related to an Air Quality or Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Food Production Records - Use this form as a best practice for documentation of reimbursable meals.
SFSP Procurement Information - Find SFSP related procurement resources, including sample procurement procedures, training, and guidance.
Sample Program Announcement - Sponsors need to announce annually the availability of the SFSP. The media release should indicate the location of sites, dates of operation, days of operation, meals served, and meal times.
SFSP Certification Statements - Sponsors statement of agreement for participating in the SFSP.
SFSP Training Sign-in Sheet - This form should be used when Sponsors conduct training. It includes the date of training, the trainer, training location, attendees printed and signed name, site name, and site address.
Special Needs Accommodations Form - This form should be used for documenting food allergies, disabilities, and special dietary needs.
Special Diet Accommodations Guide- This guide will help schools, sponsors, and providers understand accommodations for participants who request a special diet.
Temporary SFSP Site Change Form - This form should only be used for temporary changes in dates of operation, meal times, or days of operation. This form should not be used for permanent changes in meal times, CAP adjustments, dates of operation, days of operation, or adding/deleting meal types. The Temporary SFSP Site Change Form must be completed in GEMS/MARS.
Income Eligibility Information
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Dear Parent Guardian Letter
Free and Reduced-Price Application
Instructions for Parent/Participants/Guardians
