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.
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.
Food & Nutrition Programs
This MDE office provides resources and technical assistance in physical education, sex education, health education, behavioral, emotional, mental, and social education as well as safety, discipline, and transportation.
Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts.
Resources for supporting special education in Michigan.
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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A Michigan high school graduate should have the ability to:
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The Michigan Merit Curriculum is the result of an extraordinary partnership between the Executive Branch, State Board of Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Legislature, and numerous education associations MCL 380.1278a, MCL 380.1278b.
High School Graduation Requirements Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The FAQ webpage was designed to provide readers with additional information and clarification regarding the flexibility within the State graduation requirements. The FAQ webpage will be regularly updated as needed. For questions related to the Michigan Merit Curriculum, please contact the Educational Experiences Unit at 517-241-4285.
World Language Update (09/2020)
In September 2020 Public Act 158 of 2020 was signed into law which amended the Revised School Code to eliminate dates during which high school students may fulfill one of the two foreign language credits required for a diploma by completing a Department-approved formal Career and Technical Education (CTE) program or by completing an additional visual or performing arts credit. This flexibility was scheduled to be phased out for students graduating after 2024; however, PA 158 makes it permanent.
Academic Standards and Credit Guidance
Michigan Merit Curriculum Overview
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Leveraging CTE to Support Implementation of the Michigan Merit Curriculum
Guidance on integration of content and credit waiver options for earing credit.
Economics in Marketing
Learn how to grant economics credit through State-approved marketing programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model. Aligned lesson plans and course outlines are included.
Algebra II in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology (EMIT)
Learn how to grant mathematics credit through State-approved EMIT Programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model. Aligned lesson plans and course outlines are included.
The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy has been created to recognize high school graduates who exhibit language proficiency in English and at least one additional world language.
Evaluating Bias in Instructional Materials
MDE, in partnership with The Comprehensive Center Network Region 8, is providing the following report: Tools and Guidance for Evaluating Bias in Instructional Materials. Districts may use this report to identify tools and rubrics that will assess bias in local standards and curricular materials.
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