MiLEAP

Early Education

Vision and Impact Report

Every Child Reads

Child Care Licensing

The Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements.

Early Learning and Family Supports

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Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.

MI Tri-Share Child Care

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The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families while also helping employers retain talent and remove one major barrier to employment.

PDG Birth through Five

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Michigan is one of 20 states selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to receive the Preschool Development B-5 renewal grant (PDG).

Literacy Support Network Hubs

PreK for All

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The PreK for All Initiative helps Michigan families save money while preparing the state’s youngest learners for kindergarten.

Education Partnerships

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Vision and Impact Report

Vision and Impact Report

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Boards and Commissions

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The Office of Education Partnerships at MiLEAP oversees the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council and the Every Child Reads Champions Council.

Family Partnerships

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The Office of Family Partnerships coordinates and aligns a statewide system of family-school-community partnerships in support of positive developmental, health and academic outcomes, ensuring every learner in Michigan thrives.

Read With MI

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You don’t have to be a pro to help your child build big skills. There are plenty of activities you and your child can do together during your day.

Partner Toolkit

Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning

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Higher Education

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Vision and Impact Report

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Data Sharing Center

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MI Student Aid

Sixty by 30

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By 2030, 60% of working-age Michiganders will have a certificate or college degree. Michigan will be a talent leader — fueling the future workforce and providing opportunity for all.

Dual Enrollment Task Force

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Transfer Success Project

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The Michigan Legislature tasked MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education (OHE) with partnering statewide to improve student transfer and credit acceptance. Through its Transfer Success Project, OHE advances student-centered outcomes using evidence-based strategies and meaningful cross-sector collaboration.

Universal FAFSA Challenge

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The Universal FAFSA Challenge supports districts in adopting a local universal FAFSA policy and implementing FAFSA completion support in their high schools and local communities.

College Student Basic Needs Task Force Resources

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The Office of Higher Education at MiLEAP convened a 15-member task force to examine how basic needs insecurity affects college students across Michigan. Their goal is to identify effective interventions and recommend policy changes that remove financial barriers to education.

Digital Toolkit

Strategic Talent Preparation

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Vision and Impact Report

Vision and Impact Report

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Inside MiLEAP

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Contact MiLEAP

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FOIA Procedures and Guidelines

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Accessibility

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Legislative Reports

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Lobbyable Public Officials

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Tribal Relations

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Press Releases

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Brandon Smith

Saline Area Schools

Term expires: May 9, 2027

Brandon Smith is a Social Studies teacher at Saline High School, teaching primarily AP US Government and World History. He has a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. Outside of the classroom, Brandon is a fierce advocate for unions in education, serving as VP of the Saline Education Association and on the Governing Board of the Washtenaw County Education Association. He also works with the Saline High School Marching Band as the Drumline Instructor.

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