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 …

MOECS is a secure web-based system allowing educators access to their certification data, apply for certificates and endorsements, and renew their certificates.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), in collaboration with stakeholders, has been working to revise Michigan’s teacher certification structure and improve the preparation of the …

The Standard Teaching Certificate is Michigan's initial teaching certificate issued to teacher preparation program completers. It is a five-year teaching certificate with unlimited renewals.

Application for initial certification based upon an in-state preparation program or evaluation of an out-of-state preparation program must be submitted using the Michigan Online Educator …

MOECS The Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) provides secure access for submitting certificate, endorsement, and renewal applications.

The Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC) program currently consists of subject area tests, which must be taken for each endorsement area a candidate is seeking. Individuals …

The alternative route to teacher certification is a non-traditional preparation program designed for individuals who hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and are seeking to complete an …

Note: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) maintains a list of endorsement areas that are currently displayed on Michigan Certificates. These considerations apply to elective as well …

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 …