The Center for Excellence in Education is a Michigan-based organization specializing in innovative professional development for the educational community.

Great Explorations in Math and Science
The Central Michigan GEMS Education Center is dedicated to the improvement of math, science, technology, and environmental education teaching and learning K-16, and to the associated generation and communication of knowledge about science, math, technology, and environmental education teaching and learning.
Kromer Instructional Materials Center
It is the mission of the Central Michigan University Kromer Instructional Materials Center to support the teaching, research, and service missions of the University through the provision of appropriate library materials and services.
Science/Mathematics/Technology Center
The mission of the Central Michigan Science/Mathematics/Technology Center is to promote continuous, long-term improvement in K-12 education in Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, and Isabella counties. The SMTC staff strive toward the state and national goals for mathematics, science, and technology education by providing leadership, quality professional development, accelerated and enrichment opportunities for students, meaningful curriculum improvement, and resources to meet the needs of the students, teachers, parents, and general public in our service region. Strong partnerships with the regions intermediate school districts, and the University help achieve this goal.