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Classes that Can be Taught by Holders of Various Endorsements, as Impacted by NCLBMichigan Department of Education

NOTE: TheAdministrative Rules Governing the Certification of Michigan Teachers requires that ALL teachers hold the appropriateendorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach. Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation requires that the first step in beingHighly Qualified (HQ) for a subject is to be PROPERLY STATE CERTIFIED for the subject area(s). Core subject areas identified in federalNCLB legislation are indicated by bold, italic text.

Endorsement Code Classes That Can Be Taught By Holders of Each Endorsement Considerations for NCLB

The listed classes represent MDEs current alignment guidance related to Michigan endorsements, in relation to class titles identified by K-12 schools anddistricts. Furthermore, the alignment guidance is subject to change with new state endorsements, new class titles named by K-12 schools and districts,and Michigan curriculum expectations. This list is not meant to be all inclusive. Districts may use this document to make the best decisions for theassignment of teachers based upon the class title, a teachers certification and the CONTENT of the class. The name of a class MUST reflect the contentbeing taught. Questions regarding endorsements and class titles appearing in this document should be directed to the Office of Professional PreparationServices.

Communication Arts AX SpeechDebateNews/broadcastingMediaCommunications

Public speakingOral interpretationForensicsJournalismYearbook

School newspaperLanguage ArtsThis endorsement onlyissued to elementarycandidates since July 2000

BXElem.

K-8 Language ArtsEnglishSpeechJournalism

LiteratureReadingWritingYearbook

Holders of elementary BX

endorsements, who have passed theBX MTTC, may teach these classes inthe grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of elementary BXendorsements may demonstrate HQstatus to teach the bolded, italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates, by

completing an elementary languagearts major (or its equivalent of 30semester credits) or by meeting thecriteria established by High ObjectiveUniform State Standards of Evaluation(HOUSSE).

Update 8.19.10 Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services, Krista Ried - [email protected] 1

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Speech BD SpeechDebateNews/broadcastingPublic speaking

Oral interpretationTheatre/Performance*1ForensicsCommunications

*1 A specific endorsement is not needed to teach theatre/performance classes. School districts are free to assign any faculty to these classes thatprovide evidence of professional development related to theatre; as long as they hold a certificate for the grade levels the classes are offered. A teacherwith an elementary certificate can teach these introductory classes in grades K-8. Teachers with a music, fine arts, speech, English or language artsendorsement AND have demonstrated HQ status for those endorsement areas, may be considered HQ to teach a theatre/performance class.

Reading Specialist BR ReadingLanguage Arts (middle school only)Title I ReadingDevelopmental ReadingIntro to Linguistics (language

acquisition)

Holders of BR endorsements, who havepassed the BR MTTC, may teach these

classes in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of BR endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a ReadingSpecialist masters degree program.

Reading BT ReadingDevelopmental Reading

Holders of BT endorsements, who havepassed the BT MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on

their teaching certificates.

Holders of BT endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a Readingmajor (or its equivalent of 30 semestercredits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective UniformState Standards of Evaluation(HOUSSE).


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Social Studies RX Social StudiesEconomicsGeographyHistoryMichigan HistoryPolitical Science

American GovernmentU.S. HistoryU.S. History & GeographyCivicsWorld HistoryWorld History & Geography

Western HemisphereEastern HemisphereCurrent EventsGlobal Studies

Holders of RX endorsements, who havepassed the RX MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of RX endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing social studiesmajor (or its equivalent of 30 semester

credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective UniformState Standards of Evaluation(HOUSSE).

Social ScienceThis endorsement no longerissued to candidates since1995 (This code was

partiallyreplaced by the RX)

CX Social ScienceSocial StudiesEconomics*Geography*History*Michigan HistoryPolitical Science*

American Government

U.S. HistoryU.S. History & GeographyCivicsWorld HistoryWorld History & Geography

Western HemisphereEastern HemisphereCurrent EventsGlobal StudiesPsychologySociology

AnthropologyCultural Studies

Behavioral Studies

Holders of CX endorsements, whohave taken and passed the CX or RXMTTC, may teach these classes in thegrade levels indicated on their teachingcertificates.

Holders of CX endorsements

(where candidates were not required to

pass an endorsement test) maydemonstrate competence to teach thebold, italicizedclasses, in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by either having a socialscience group major (or its equivalentof 30 semester credits) with evidenceof course work in the areas identifiedwith an asterisk, passing the RX MTTCtest or by meeting the criteriaestablished by HOUSSE.


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Economics CA EconomicsCurrent Events

Holders of CA endorsements, who havepassed the CA MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of CA endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing an economicsmajor (or its equivalent of 30 semester

credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective UniformState Standards of Evaluation(HOUSSE).

Geography CB GeographyGlobal GeographyMichigan GeographyU.S. GeographyGlobal Issues

The Global VillageWestern HemisphereEastern HemisphereWorld RegionsCurrent Events

Holders of CB endorsements, who havepassed the CB MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of CB endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the grade

levels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a geographymajor (or its equivalent of 30 semestercredits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective UniformState Standards of Evaluation(HOUSSE).


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History CC HistoryMichigan HistoryU.S. HistoryWorld History

European HistoryCurrent Events

Holders of CC endorsements, who havepassed the CC MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of CC endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a history major(or its equivalent of 30 semester credits)

or by meeting the criteria established byHigh Objective Uniform State Standardsof Evaluation (HOUSSE).

Political Science CD Political ScienceAmerican GovernmentGovernment

CivicsContemporary WorldIssues

American ProblemsCurrent Events

Holders of CD endorsements, who havepassed the CD MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of CD endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teaching

certificates, by completing a politicalscience major (or its equivalent of 30semester credits) or by meeting thecriteria established by High ObjectiveUniform State Standards of Evaluation(HOUSSE).

Psychology CE Psychology

Sociology CF Sociology


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AnthropologyThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011.

CH Anthropology *2

Cultural StudiesThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011.

CL Cultural studies, cultural anthropology, modern popular culture*2

Behavioral StudiesThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011.

CM Behavioral Studies *2

*2 A specific endorsement will no longer be needed to teach anthropology, cultural studies and behavioral studies classes. School districts are free toassign any faculty to these classes that provide evidence of professional development related to these areas; as long as they hold a certificate for thegrade levels the classes are offered.

ScienceThis endorsement no longerissued to candidates sinceOctober 2008 (This code wasreplaced by the DI.)

DX General ScienceScience

BiologyChemistryPhysicsEarth/Space SciencePhysical Science

Holders of DX endorsements, who havepassed the DX or DI MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of DX endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing agroup science major (or its equivalent of 30semester credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective Uniform StateStandards of Evaluation (HOUSSE).


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Integrated Science DI Integrated ScienceGeneral ScienceScience

BiologyChemistryPhysicsEarth/Space SciencePhysical Science

Holders of DI endorsements, who havepassed the DX or DI MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of DI endorsements may demonstrateHQ status to teach the bolded, italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates, by completing a groupscience major (or its equivalent of 30semester credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective Uniform StateStandards of Evaluation (HOUSSE).

Biology DA BiologyEcologyBotanyZoologyHuman Anatomy andPhysiologyEnvironmental Science

Life ScienceBiochemistryGeneticsMicrobiologyForensic Science

Holders of DA endorsements, who havepassed the DA MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of DA endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing abiology major (or its equivalent of 30 semester

credits) or by meeting the criteria establishedby High Objective Uniform State Standards ofEvaluation (HOUSSE).


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Chemistry DC ChemistryOrganic chemistryPhysical Science(as of 3/19/12)

BiochemistryForensic Science

Holders of DC endorsements, who havepassed the DC MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of DC endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing achemistry major (or its equivalent of 30semester credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective Uniform StateStandards of Evaluation (HOUSSE).

Physics DE PhysicsAstronomyPhysical Science(as of 3/19/12)

Holders of DE endorsements, who havepassed the DE MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of DE endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing aphysics major (or its equivalent of 30 semester

credits) or by meeting the criteria establishedby High Objective Uniform State Standards ofEvaluation (HOUSSE).


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Earth/space science DH AstronomyEarth/Space scienceGeologyLimnology

MeteorologyMineralogyOceanographyWeatherEnvironmental Science

Holders of DH endorsements, who havepassed the DH MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of DH endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing anearth/space science major (or its equivalent of30 semester credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective Uniform StateStandards of Evaluation (HOUSSE).

Physical science DP Physical Science PhysicsChemistry

Holders of DP endorsements, who havepassed the DP MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of DP endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing aphysical science major (or its equivalent of 30

semester credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective Uniform StateStandards of Evaluation (HOUSSE).


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Mathematics EX MathematicsArithmeticNumber theoryPre-algebra

AlgebraGeometry

CalculusStatisticsCollege algebraTrigonometrySolid geometry

Holders of EX endorsements, who havepassed the EX MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated on theirteaching certificates.

Holders of EX endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing amathematics major (or its equivalent of 30semester credits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective Uniform StateStandards of Evaluation (HOUSSE).

French FA French language, grammar, culture Holders of F- language endorsements, whohave passed the appropriate MTTC, may teachthese classes in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of F- language endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach the bolded,italicizedclasses in the grade levels indicatedon their teaching certificates, by completing a

major (or its equivalent of 30 semester credits)or by meeting the criteria established by HighObjective Uniform State Standards ofEvaluation (HOUSSE).

German FB German language, grammar, culture

Greek FC Greek language, grammar, culture

Latin FD Latin language, grammar, culture

Russian FE Russian language, grammar, culture

Spanish FF Spanish language, grammar, culture

Other FG Specific language, grammar, culture in other language

Italian FH Italian language, grammar, culture

Polish FI Polish language, grammar, culture

Hebrew FJ Hebrew language, grammar, culture

Arabic FK Arabic language, grammar, culture

Japanese FL Japanese language, grammar, culture

Chinese (Mandarin) FR Chinese language, grammar, culture


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NOTE: TheAdministrative Rules Governing the Certification of Michigan Teachers requires that ALL teachers hold the appropriateendorsement for the subject(s) they are assigned to teach. Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation requires that the first step inbeing Highly Qualified (HQ) for a subject is to be PROPERLY STATE CERTIFIED for the subject area(s). Core subject areas identified infederal NCLB legislation are indicated by bold, italic text.

Endorsement Code Classes That Can Be Taught By Holders of EachEndorsement

Considerations for NCLB

Business EducationThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011 (This code is beingreplaced by the GQ.)

GX AccountingBusiness AdministrationBusiness CommunicationsBusiness EducationBusiness LawBusiness MathBusiness TechnologyMarketing EducationPersonal Finance

Secretarial ScienceComputers*3Computer Literacy*3Keyboarding*3Word Processing*3Computer Applications*3Web Design *3Introduction to the Internet *3

Holders of GX endorsements, who have

passed the GX MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of GX endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a major (or its

equivalent of 30 semester credits) or bymeeting the criteria established by HighObjective Uniform State Standards ofEvaluation (HOUSSE).

*3 A specific endorsement is not needed to teach these classes. With the addition of the seventh standard to the Entry-Level Standards forMichigan Teachers, all new teachers are entering classrooms with technology knowledge and skills. The COATT and M-COATT programs arefurther strengthening the technology skills of teachers. School districts are free to assign any faculty to these classes that provide evidence ofprofessional development related to specific technology classes, as long as they hold the certificate for the grade levels in which the classes areoffered. A teacher with an elementary certificate can teach these introductory computer classes in grades K-8.

AccountingThis endorsement will nolonger be issued to

candidates after October2011 (This code is beingreplaced by the GQ.)

GA Accounting, Finance

Business AdministrationThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011 (This code is beingreplaced by the GQ.)

GH Business AdministrationBusiness CommunicationsPersonal Finance

Business EducationBusiness Law


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Endorsement Code Classes That Can Be Taught By Holders of Each

Endorsement


Secretarial ScienceThis endorsement no longerissued to candidates since

April 2004

GI Secretarial Science

Business, Management,Marketing, and Technology

GQ AccountingBusiness CommunicationsBusiness EducationBusiness LawBusiness Management

Administration

Business MathBusiness TechnologyFinancePersonal Finance

Marketing EducationComputers*3Computer Literacy*3Keyboarding*3Word Processing*3Computer Applications*3

Web Design *3Introduction to the Internet *3

Holders of GQ endorsements, who havepassed the GQ MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of GQ endorsements may

demonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a major (or itsequivalent of 30 semester credits) or bymeeting the criteria established by HighObjective Uniform State Standards ofEvaluation (HOUSSE).

Marketing Education GM Marketing Education Distributive Education

Agriscience and NaturalResources (formerly

Agricultural Education)

HX Classes related to plant science, animal science, naturalresources, farm business management, and small engine

repair


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Endorsement


Industrial Technology IX Industrial TechnologyIndustrial ArtsDrafting/Computer Assisted

DesignWoods, Metals, and Plastics

TechnologiesElectricity/ElectronicsGraphic Arts

Automotive and Small EngineTechnology

Manufacturing

Construction

TransportationCommunicationPower and EnergyTechnology EducationComputers*3Computer Literacy*3Keyboarding*3Word Processing*3

Computer Applications*3Web Design *3Introduction to the

Internet *3

*3 A specific endorsement is not needed to teach these classes. With the addition of the seventh standard to the Entry-Level Standards for MichiganTeachers, all new teachers are entering classrooms with technology knowledge and skills. The COATT and M-COATT programs are furtherstrengthening the technology skills of teachers. School districts are free to assign any faculty to these classes that provide evidence of professionaldevelopment related to specific technology classes, as long as they are certified to teach at the grade levels the classes are offered. A teacher withan elementary certificate can teach these introductory computer classes in grades K-8.

Music EducationThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011 (This code is beingreplaced by the JQ.)

JX General MusicMarching BandConcert BandOrchestraChoral MusicStrings

Music TheoryKeyboardsJazz ensembleWind ensembleChoir

Holders of JX endorsements, who havepassed the JX MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of JX endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a music major(or its equivalent of 30 semester credits)or by meeting the criteria established byHigh Objective Uniform State Standardsof Evaluation (HOUSSE).


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Endorsement


Music Education JQ General MusicMarching BandConcert BandOrchestraChoral MusicStrings

Music TheoryKeyboardsJazz ensembleWind ensembleChoir

Holders of JQ endorsements, who havepassed the JQ MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of JQ endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a music major(or its equivalent of 30 semester credits)


Family and ConsumerSciences

KH Family and Consumer ScienceHealthParenthood EducationNutrition SciencePre-employment skillsFamily RelationshipsEssential Health and Living SkillsBalancing Work and Family

Pre-parenthoodLife ManagementNutrition and Foods

Consumer EducationFamily LivingLife Survival SkillsPersonal LivingPersonal Finance


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Endorsement


Art EducationThis endorsement no longerissued to candidates sinceOctober 2007. (This codewas replaced by the LQ.)

LX Visual ArtsVisual Studies

ArtDrawingPaintingSculptureCeramics/PotteryDesign

Art AppreciationIllustration

Computer Graphics &Design

VideoPhotographyFilm

Art HistoryArt CriticismAestheticsFiber ArtsJewelryYearbook

Holders of LX endorsements, who havepassed the LX MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of LX endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing an art major(or its equivalent of 30 semester credits)


Visual Arts Education LQ Visual ArtsVisual Studies

ArtDrawingPaintingIllustrationSculptureCeramics/PotteryDesign

Art Appreciation


VideoPhotography & Film

Art HistoryArt CriticismAestheticsFiber ArtsJewelry

Yearbook

Holders of LQ endorsements, who have

passed the LQ MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of LQ endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teaching

certificates, by completing an art major(or its equivalent of 30 semester credits)or by meeting the criteria established byHigh Objective Uniform State Standardsof Evaluation (HOUSSE).


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Endorsement


Visual Arts Specialist LZ Visual ArtsVisual Studies

ArtDrawingPaintingIllustrationSculptureCeramics/PotteryDesign

Art Appreciation


Photography & FilmDigital/New Media

Art HistoryArt CriticismAestheticsFiber ArtsJewelryYearbook

Holders of the LZ endorsements musthave completed a masters program in arteducation and are therefore consideredHQ.

Health, Physical Education,

Recreation and DanceThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates afterOctober2010

MX Health

Physical EducationRecreationDance

Note: The superintendent of public

instruction, in cooperation with thedepartment of public health, shall traintrainers to provide the teacher trainingand the development and distributionto school districts of medicallyaccurate material on the teaching ofhuman immunodeficiency virusinfection and acquiredimmunodeficiency syndrome to youngpeople.

Health MA HealthSex EducationPersonal Hygiene

Physical Education MB Physical EducationPhysical FitnessIndividual and team games:

invasion (e.g. basketball, hockey, etc.)net/wall (e.g., tennis, handball, etc.)striking/fielding (e.g., baseball, kickball, etc.)target (e.g., golf, bowling, etc.)individual activities (e.g., outdoor, martial, aquatics, etc.)

RecreationThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011.

MD Outdoor Recreation(e.g., fishing, boating, orienteering, etc.)


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Endorsement


Dance MH DanceFolk DanceJazzBallet

Modern DanceSquare DanceTapBallroom Dancing

Holders of MH endorsements, who havepassed the MH MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of MH endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a dance major(or its equivalent of 30 semester credits)


Library Media ND Individuals with this endorsement can administer a schoollibrary and teach library/research skills to students. They arealso well-prepared to teach:Computers*3Computer Literacy*3Keyboarding*3Word Processing*3Computer Applications*3Web Design *3

Introduction to the Internet *3

Environmental StudiesThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates afterOctober2011

NJ Environmental Studies


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Endorsement


Educational Technology NP Individuals with this endorsement are prepared to utilizetechnology resources for their own class instruction and forstudent learning in classes for which they hold otherendorsements. They may also be well-prepared to teach:Computers*3Computer Literacy*3Keyboarding*3Word Processing*3Computer Applications*3Web Design *3Introduction to the Internet *3

Computer Science NR Computer ScienceProgrammingComputers*3Computer Literacy*3Keyboarding*3Word Processing*3Computer Applications*3Web Design *3Introduction to the Internet *3

*3 A specific endorsement is not needed to teach these classes. With the addition of the seventh standard to the Entry-Level Standards forMichigan Teachers, all new teachers are entering classrooms with technology knowledge and skills. The COATT and M-COATT programs are

further strengthening the technology skills of teachers. School districts are free to assign any faculty to these classes that provide evidence ofprofessional development related to specific technology classes, as long as they are certified to teach at the grade levels the classes are offered. Ateacher with an elementary certificate can teach these introductory computer classes in grades K-8.

English as a SecondLanguage

NS ESL classes

Sheltered instruction in all subjects according tocertificate level *4

Sheltered instruction for credit in areas of specialtyendorsement. (e.g., classes for social studies creditwould be taught by a teacher endorsed in both socialstudies and ESL.)


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Endorsement


*4 Sheltered instruction, where teachers use specific strategies to teach a specific content area (e.g., social studies or math) in ways comprehensibleto the students while promoting their English language development, has become a common instructional approach for language minority students atthe secondary level, particularly as schools prepare students to achieve high standards.

Guidance and Counseling NT Individuals with this endorsement can serve in schoolpositions as guidance counselors.

Fine Arts OX Fine ArtsIntroduction to the Visual ArtsIntroduction to General Music

Interdisciplinary ArtsArts Exploratory

Introduction to Theatre

Holders of OX endorsements, who havepassed the OX MTTC, may teach theseclasses in the grade levels indicated ontheir teaching certificates.

Holders of OX endorsements maydemonstrate HQ status to teach thebolded, italicizedclasses in the gradelevels indicated on their teachingcertificates, by completing a fine artsmajor (or its equivalent of 30 semestercredits) or by meeting the criteriaestablished by High Objective UniformState Standards of Evaluation(HOUSSE).

HumanitiesThis endorsement will no

longer be issued tocandidates after October2011.

PX Humanities

Academic Study of ReligionsThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October2011.

PR Academic Study of ReligionsWorld Religions

PhilosophyThis endorsement will nolonger be issued tocandidates after October

2011.

PS Philosophy


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Endorsement


Cognitive Impairment*5SA

Resource RoomProgram in Cognitive Impairment

(mild, moderate, or severe)

All Michigan special education teachersare certifiedto teach in special educationK-12 classrooms regardless of the gradelevels indicated on their certificates.

For additional information regarding HQverification, please refer to the specialeducation documents available atwww.michigan.gov/teachercert

Speech & LanguageImpairment*5

SBResource RoomProgram in Speech & Language Impairment (must beelementary certified) (Rule 1756)Speech & Language Services

Physical or Other HealthImpairment*5

SCResource RoomProgram in Physical or Other Health Impairment

Emotionally Impairment*5 SEResource RoomProgram in Emotionally Impairment

Visually Impairment*5 SKResource RoomProgram in Visually Impairment

Hearing Impairment*5 SLResource RoomProgram in Hearing Impairment

Learning Disabilities*5 SMResource RoomProgram in Learning Disabilities

Physical Education forStudents with Disabilities

SPPhysical Education for Students with Disabilities

Autism*5SV Resource Room

Program in Autism

*5 Teachers with these special education endorsements can currently teach the entire K-12 curriculum to all special education students, as approvedby the local school board and intermediate school district, provided the teacher has satisfied the NCLB andIndividuals with Disability Impairment

Act of 2004 (IDEIA 2004) requirements for a Highly Qualifiedteacher in core academic areas for which they provide the direct instruction.

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Endorsement


Technology and Design TX Technology and DesignTechnology EducationConcepts of TechnologyPhysical TechnologyEnergy & Power TechnologiesTransportation TechnologiesManufacturing TechnologiesConstruction Technologies

Information TechnologyBio-Related TechnologyComputers*3Computer Literacy*3Keyboarding*3Word Processing*3Computer Applications*3Web Design *3Introduction to the Internet *3

*3 A specific endorsement is not needed to teach these classes. With the addition of the seventh standard to the Entry-Level Standards forMichigan Teachers, all new teachers are entering classrooms with technology knowledge and skills. The COATT and M-COATT programs arefurther strengthening the technology skills of teachers. School districts are free to assign any faculty to these classes that provide evidence ofprofessional development related to specific technology classes, as long as they hold a certificate to teach at the grade levels the classes are offered.

A teacher with an elementary certificate can teach these introductory computer classes in grades K-8.

Agriscience and NaturalResources

VAClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Business Services VBClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Vocational Child Care VCClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Distributive Education

(VD code changed to VM inApril 2004)

VMClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.


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Endorsement


Vocational Cosmetology VEClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Vocational LawEnforcement/Fire Science

VFClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Vocational Health Sciences VSClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Vocational Teacher Cadet VG Classes that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Family and ConsumerSciences

(Secondary only)

VHClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.This endorsement is required for receipt of parenthood addedcost funding.

Vocational Technical VTClasses that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.

Vocational Hospitality VZ Classes that can be taught with vocational codes are thosedirectly related to specific areas of approval listed on theInterim Occupational Certificate or Occupational Certificate.


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Endorsement


Bilingual Endorsements YA-YT

Subjects for which the teacher holds primarycertification/endorsement at the level of certification.Subjects are taught in English and the language ofthe bilingual endorsement.

Native language literacy

ESL courses at the level of certification

Sheltered instruction*4 in all subjects using Englishand the language of the bilingual endorsement

Sheltered instruction for credit in the areas ofspecialty endorsement (e.g. classes for socialstudies credit would be taught by a teacher endorsed

in both social studies and the bilingual language.

*4 Sheltered instruction, where teachers use specific strategies to teach a specific content area (e.g., social studies or math) in ways comprehensibleto the students while promoting their English language development, has become a common instructional approach for language minority students atthe secondary level, particularly as schools prepare students to achieve high standards.

For additional information, see http://www.michigan.gov/teachercert

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