Overview of Michigan Testing Requirements

How to Qualify for Certification

The State of Michigan currently offers the alternate routes to school administrator certification. There is no testing requirement currently in the state; however, the test can be utilized in the alternate route programs for meeting the state board approved standards for school administrators at the principal and central office levels.

Important Information

Please contact the Office of Professional Preparation Services at the Michigan Department of Education for information regarding the professional associations approved to offer the alternate routes to school administrator certification programs.

ETS is offering the Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision test in a computer-delivered format that will be introduced in December 2012. Visit Test Centers and Dates to find testing centers near you. The computer-delivered version covers the same content as the paper-delivered version and is scored on the same scale; however, the computer-delivered test has a different test code.

Who Must Take the Tests?

At this time, Praxis™ tests are not required for certification in Michigan, except for alternate route certification of Principals and Central Office Administrators. Other candidates are required to take the Michigan test(s) for teacher certification. Please visit the Michigan Department of Education website for further information.

Out-of-State Applicants

If you hold or have held a school administrator certificate in another state, please contact the Office of Professional Preparation Services at the Michigan Department of Education.

See also:

• About the Praxis™ Tests
• The Praxis Series™ Information Bulletin
• Prepare for a Test
• Register for a Test
• Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities