Administrative Resources
Career Development
In 2018 several bills were passed in the legislature that require school districts to take a more active role in assisting students as they prepare for their future education and careers.
The State of Michigan now requires that each student identify both career goals, and a plan of action to achieve them. Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall ensure that the school district's or public school academy's curriculum incorporates grade-appropriate instruction on career development in each grade level in grades K to 12.
On this page we are providing our Superintendents, Principals, Curriculum Directors & School Improvement Leaders the necessary information to follow the guidelines for career development set by the state.
Michigan Career Development Model
The Michigan Career Development Model (MI CDM) is designed to provide all students
(K-12) in the Michigan educational system with the necessary knowledge and skills for success in a career of their choice and lifelong learning. Through embedded classroom lessons and activities, students start to develop an Educational Development Plan (EDP) and a Talent Portfolio.
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) recommends districts utilize their school improvement team to implement the strategies within MI Career Development Model.
For more information, please use the following links.
Michigan Career Development Model (MI CDM)
Dec. 2019 MI Department of Education Memorandum regarding MI Career Development Model
Guideline for the Implementation of Educational Development Plans (EDP's)
Administration Tools,
Data Driven Decisions
Please use the links and resources found below as your district looks to implement and evaluate local work that embeds career education and career development, K-12.
The Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) is a pathway for districts to improve student outcomes by assessing whole child needs to develop plans and coordinate funding.
Effective December 24, 2018; School improvement Plans shall include activity that relate to pupil’s employability. Each district shall provide a variety of age-appropriate career informational resources in all grades K to 12.
MICIP is now live for all districts as of January 2021!
The MICIP state level team has created a few tools for you to use for a seamless transition:
Career Development: “How am I doing?”
Assessing the new legislative requirements and your district's current status has been simplified thanks to the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and our very own Career Specialists.