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.
Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
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.
Resources for Michigan’s Out-of-School Time programs and providers.
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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The Michigan Department of Education, in collaboration in Cognia, provides unified online resources designed to comply with federal requirements for having a Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) and assisting Michigan schools and districts with their school improvement and accreditation efforts while avoiding duplication of efforts.
District- and School-Level Accreditation Reporting Requirements
The accreditation process requires improvement and data/diagnostic reports to be completed by schools for accreditation status. Below are links to additional information for schools and districts regarding the completion of those reports.
Cognia Accreditation Support for ASSIST and eProve
Cognia Technical Support: (888) 413-3669
MDE School Improvement Support
Office of Educational Supports: (517) 241-6963
Historical School Accreditation Information
Historical School Accreditation and School Accountability Results
Regionally accredited colleges and universities are recognized by one of the following agencies.
