Michigan Office of Educator Excellence

06/11/2026

Take a minute to nominate a teacher for the 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Complete this online form. It’s quick and easy! ⚡https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0

06/10/2026

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards invites administrators to a free, 1-hour panel on June 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to explore how National Board Certification supports teacher retention and professional learning. Hear from fellow school and district leaders about what certification is, why it matters, and how to support teachers.
Register 👇

This session introduces administrators to National Board Certification as a retention plan and professional learning. In the session, we will cover what it is, why it matters, and how to help teachers get started. Participants will hear from administrators, explore how certification builds instructi...

06/09/2026

Are you considering National Board Certification (NBC)? 🤔 Or did you recently sign up to pursue NBC? Join National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) on June 23 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for a free, 1-hour webinar on how to get started with NBC. Hear from NBCTs who have been where you are and leave with practical steps to take this summer. Register 👇https://nbpts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iGLyUvjcT-iQiLb0qQWwMA #/registration

06/08/2026

Don’t forget! 📆 Join National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) for a free, 1-hour “What & Why” webinar on June 16 at 4 p.m. or June 23 at 11 a.m. Learn what certification is and hear insights from National Board Certified Teachers, ideal for those exploring or ready to begin. Register 👇
https://nbpts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_swbNmOETTPS9bkAWSVLnsA #/registration

06/04/2026

Michigan teachers are the best! Please take a moment to nominate a teacher for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year. It’s quick and easy. Complete this online form and let a teacher know you appreciate them 👉https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0

06/04/2026

Grant opportunity for Michigan teachers! A grant is available to cover program fees for National Board Certification for educators employed in schoolwide Title I buildings. The application opens August 18, 2026. Don’t miss this chance to connect professional learning with classroom practice and make an even greater impact on students! Learn more by visiting the National Board Certification Grant Opportunities webpage: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/ed-serv/educator-retention-supports/recognition-programs/national-board-certification/grants

06/04/2026

📢 Attention School Administrators!
Interested in supporting teacher retention and professional learning?
🗓 June 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
💻 Free, one-hour virtual panel hosted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Explore how National Board Certification can boost instructional excellence, elevate teacher leadership, and improve student achievement. You’ll learn:
• What National Board Certification is
• Why it matters for your school community
• How administrators can support teachers in getting started
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from peers and gain actionable strategies to support your educators!
Register 👇
https://nbpts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kllvNmNyQS-GWEUXZCbCLA #/registration

06/02/2026

Interested in pursuing National Board Certification? Or just wondering what it’s all about? Join National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) for a free, one-hour “what & why” webinar on June 16 at 4 p.m. or June 23 at 11 a.m. Hear from National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and gain a clear picture of the process. Open to all educators! 🍎
Register 👇
https://nbpts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_swbNmOETTPS9bkAWSVLnsA #/registration

05/29/2026

As 2026 comes to a close, we again express our gratitude to educators everywhere, whose time and effort brighten the future. Every day. We see you! And this May, a lot of our social media followers saw you, too. Thank you for all you do!

05/29/2026

For our final video of , 2025-26 Michigan Teacher of the Year Corey Rosser puts “kids first” to reach their potential. 🏫 https://youtu.be/g1CLxEc9Ofg North Branch Broncos

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