Steps to becoming a teacher in Michigan:

Michigan offers a Temporary Teacher Employment Authorization (T2EA) to teachers who hold a valid out-of-state teaching certification. The teacher then is given one year to complete all MTTC testing requirements for issuance of a Michigan teaching certification.

Contact the following individuals to find out more about teacher reciprocity agreements and protocol for out-of-state teachers to attain a Michigan Teaching Certification.
  • Beatrice Harrison
    Phone: (517) 241-0046
    E-mail: harrisonb@michigan.gov
  • Krista Ried
    Phone: (517) 373-0699
    E-mail: riedk@michigan.gov
  • Jim Sory
    Phone: (517) 335-0583
    E-mail: soryj@michigan.gov
  • Rosheeda Whitthorne
    Phone (517) 241-2200
    E-mail: whitthorner@michigan.gov


Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.

Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below.




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