Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Curriculum and Instruction

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction (OCI) is an office within the Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support (DASISS).

OCI provides support to local education agencies and educators to ensure each of Michigan's students have access to high-quality, evidence-based, and innovative learning opportunities. Through the work of the Education Experiences and Literacy Units, OCI supports MDE policy development on a range of issues, including academic content standards and expectations, graduation requirements, research-based instructional methods and curriculum resources, and equitable educational experiences to support teaching and learning.

OCI values partnerships with educators, administrators, educational organizations, and institutes of higher education to ensure students remain at the heart of all educational decisions and actions.

Dr. Jen Saylor, Interim Director
517-582-0774
SaylorJ5@michigan.gov

For specific information:
Education Experiences Unit: HodgesR3@michigan.gov
Literacy Unit: RawlsSmithD@michigan.gov

Explore the Research Informing the Instructional Coherence Model

Learn more about Michigan's approach to instructional coherence, including the shared goal, instructional core, and coordinated systems that support teaching and learning.

Council of Chief State School Officers (2026)

Making Sense of Instructional Coherence
https://753a0706.flowpaper.com/InstructionalCoherenceCCSSO2026/#page=1

TNTP (2023)

Instructional Coherence: A Key to High-Quality Learning Acceleration for All
https://tntp.org/tool/instructional-coherence-a-key-to-high-quality-learning-acceleration-for-all/

Instruction Partners (2024)

The State of Instructional (In)Coherence
State-of-Instructional-InCoherence.pdf