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
August 26, 20256:30 - 8:00 PMStudent Teaching Academy Meeting for B-K/B-3 candidates only. (those Student Teaching Fall 2025)JOIN HERE
August 26, 20254:30 - 6:30 PMFall 2025 Pre-Student Teaching Orientation. (those Pre-Student Teaching Fall 2025)

French Auditorium - EHS 118

August 27, 202512:00 - 2:00 PMFall 2025 Pre-Student Teaching Orientation. (those Pre-Student Teaching Fall 2025)

EHS 117

August 29, 202510:30 AM - 12:30 PMFall 2025 Pre-Student Teaching Orientation. (those Pre-Student Teaching Fall 2025)

French Auditorium - EHS 118

September 4, 20254:00 PM - 5:30 PMSpring 2026 Student Teaching Application Meeting (those Student Teaching Spring 2026)JOIN HERE
September 4, 20256:00 PM - 7:30 PMSpring 2026 Student Teaching Application Meeting (those (BK-B3 only) Student Teaching Spring 2026)JOIN HERE
September 5, 20253:00 PM - 4:30 PMSpring 2026 Student Teaching Application Meeting (those Student Teaching Spring 2026)JOIN HERE
October 10, 20259:00 AM - 3:00 PMFall 2025 Teacher Candidate Conference (those Student Teaching Fall 2025)EHS
October 15, 20256:00 PM - 7:00 PMFall 2025 Teacher Education Admission Meeting (2+CMU students only)

Confirm Your  Qualifications & RSVP Here

October 16, 20254:00 PM - 5:00 PMFall 2025 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
October 16, 20256:30 PM - 7:30 PMFall 2025 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here
October 17, 202511:00 AM - 12:00 PMFall 2025 Teacher Education Admission MeetingConfirm Your Qualifications & RSVP Here