The Educator Certification Office offers guidance for initial certification program completers applying for their Michigan Standard teaching certificate, teachers renewing a certificate, as well as those adding teaching endorsements or Administrative or Leadership certification. Information regarding these options can be found below.

Highlights regarding Educator Certification:

• The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is currently restructuring teacher certification - changes are outlined in MDE's Revised Certification Structure.
• Oakland's Education programs are being redesigned to align with the state's new grade band structure and standards - Elementary Education programs were replaced by the new PK-3 and 3-6 grade band programs in Fall 2021. This program prepares students to teach all core subjects in grades PK-6, as required by the new state standards.
• The new grades 5-9 and 7-12 programs are anticipated to begin in Winter and Fall 2024.
• MDE recently released information regarding:
  • Education Workforce Job Fairs
  • Michigan Future Educator Fellowships and Stipends
  • Grow Your Own Programs School Personnel Grant
  • Returning to Teaching
• MTTC Test Preparation Workshops and Resources

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