About MDE

This project was developed through the Office of School Improvement at the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The Office of School Improvement (OSI) is one of the largest offices within the MDE and is dedicated to providing leadership and assistance at a state and local level to improve the academic achievement of Michigan schools and students.

OSI is comprised of three units. Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for the development of Michigan’s K-12 education standards, benchmarks, Grade Level Content Expectations, MI-Plan, and administers the federal Reading First program. The Field Services Unit provides leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to engage all schools in meaningful school improvement efforts, with a special focus on High Priority schools. In addition, this unit administers twelve federal grant programs, including Title I. The Academic Support Unit provides guidance and support to Public School Academies (Charter Schools), Migrant Education, and English Language Learner/Bilingual educational programs.

For more information, please visit www.michigan.gov/mde or call 517.335.3442.