The Office of Educator Preparation Programs (OEPP) supports teacher candidates throughout their time at CMU. What you will find on these pages are education programs and partnership resources for current and aspiring teachers, administrators, P-12 districts, community colleges, faculty, and alumni.

The OEPP oversees:

  • Teacher candidate admission
  • Clinical experiences
  • Teacher candidate dispositions and support
  • Teacher and administrator certification
  • Teacher candidate evaluation
  • P-12 partnerships
  • Community college partnerships
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • EPP shared governance system

The OEPP works closely with the Michigan Department of Education to ensure state approval for 30 graduate and undergraduate programs that lead to Michigan teacher certification and oversees compliance with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Education in the news

Beginning with the Fiscal Year 2023 state education budget, record investments in Michigan’s students, schools, and educators were signed by Governor Whitmer. Funding has continued to date with bipartisan support by the Michigan legislature.  Please click the links to learn more about the opportunities available through the state of Michigan.

MI future educator student teacher stipend MI future educator fellowship

A new $9,600 stipend per semester is to support Michigan’s hardworking student teachers to continue their journey to being in the classroom full-time.

The Department of Treasury launched its website for information on the MI Future Educator Fellowship and the MI Future Educator Student Teacher Stipend.

Learn about programs for future educators

Upcoming OEPP events

DATETIMEACTIVITYLOCATION
February 8, 2026Fall 2026ST Application closes (for those Student Teaching Fall 26 only)OEPP Clinical
Week of February 9thSpring 2026Early Field Experience (EFE) Clinical Placements BeginOEPP Clinical
March 6, 20268:00 AM - 4:00 PMTCC - Teacher Candidate Conference (for those Student Teaching Spring 2026 only)OEPP Clinical
March 15, 2026Fall 2026Pre-Student Teaching Application Opens (for those Pre-Student Teaching Fall 26 only)OEPP Clinical
March 22, 2026Fall 2026Pre-Student Teaching Application Closes (for those Pre-Student Teaching Fall 26 only)OEPP Clinical
April 15, 20266:00 PM - 7:00 PMSpring 2026 TEA Pinning Ceremony (for those admitted Spring 26 only)RSVP sent to those admitted Spring 26 only, from OEPP
May 20, 20262:00 PM - 3:00 PMSummer 2026 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
May 20, 20266:00 PM - 7:00 PMSummer 2026 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
October 13, 20264:00 PM - 5:00 PMFall 2026 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
October 13, 20266:00 PM - 7:00 PMFall 2026 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
October 14, 202611:00 AM - 12:00 PMFall 2026 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
January 19, 20275:30 PM - 6:30 PMSpring 2027 Teacher Education Admission Meeting-Online PK-6 students onlyConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
January 19, 202711:00 AM - 12:00 PMSpring 2027 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
January 20, 2027

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Spring 2027 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here