Superintendent's Workforce Guide

Welcome to the winter 2020-21 edition of the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Educator Excellence, Superintendent's Workforce Guide. In the links below you will find guidance on topics related to:

• Growing the Local Education Workforce
• Educator Recognition
• Educator Certification, Placement, and Permits
• Educator Evaluation
• Michigan Code of Ethics

The video clip below provides a quick overview of the linked resources provided in this edition of the workforce guide.

Recruiting and developing local educators requires creativity and the ability to utilize multiple methods to build and adapt to staffing needs. Consider these resources to support educator development.

• Supporting Hard-to-Fill Positions With Teaching Candidates
  
• Expedited Educator Preparation Programs
  
• Alternative Routes to Certification
• Free and Low Cost Professional Learning Resources

Michigan’s educators are among the nation’s best and it’s important to highlight the incredible work they do every day to provide our next generation with a high-quality education. Educator recognition is a key component in an effective educator retention strategy. Learn about state and national recognition programs to help shine the spotlight on the all-too-often unsung heroes in our schools across the state.

• Michigan Teacher of the Year
• Education Support Staff Professional of the Year
• Educator Recognition Program Overview
  

There are many solutions to address staffing challenges; understanding the options for teacher placement, permits, and authorizations can help maximize available human resources.

• Daily Substitute Permit as a Transition Plan
  
• Grow Your Own: Addressing Vacancies
• Course That Can Be Taught
• Appropriate Placement of Educators

Educator Evaluation was waived for the majority of educators for the 2019-20 school year. Review the resources below for updates and supports for the 2020-21 school year.

• FAQ for the 2020-21 School Year
• Highly Effective Exemption for 2020-21 School Year
• Educator Evaluation for Online Instruction

The Michigan Code of Educational Ethics (2019) provides principles for best practice, mindfulness, self-reflection, and decision-making – setting the groundwork for self-regulation and self-accountability. The establishment of this Code honors the public trust and upholds the dignity of education across the state.

• Michigan Code of Educational Ethics
• Disclosure of Criminal Convictions

The Office of Educator Excellence serves the community by providing whole-child centered resources to ensure every student in the P-20 system has equitable access to a high-quality, barrier-free system of education professionals. This is accomplished by the recruitment, preparation, certification, development, support, retention, and recognition of educators through collaboration with internal and external partners.

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Email: MDE-EducatorHelp@Michigan.gov
Website: michigan.gov/mde
Location: 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48915, USA
Phone: 517-241-5000
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Twitter: @MIEducator