Discover your alternative path to Michigan teacher certification and additional endorsement.
Advancing your teaching career starts today
Professional Innovators in Teaching is a state-approved Michigan alternative teacher certification program designed to inspire success through innovative real-time coaching and cohort-based instruction. Upon program acceptance, candidates receive an interim teaching certificate and are placed immediately as a classroom teacher. Host schools invest in the development and advancement of each candidate to provide continued support throughout the path to standard teacher certification.
This isn't just another program - it's an opportunity
We believe in giving you the tools you need to reach your goals, starting with this core foundation:
13 month program
+ 23 months in cohort professional learning networks to strengthen experience
classroom time
with a focus on engaging students, real-time coaching & peer collaboration
personal plan
that emphasizes personalized integration into school wide initiatives
expert coaching
including social- emotional support, cultural competency & student engagement
Interested in the program?
Professional Innovators in Teaching is a state-approved, full-year apprenticeship model that leads to a standard teacher certification in Michigan. Through this post-baccalaureate program, candidates learn to teach by teaching in mission-focused public charter schools. Find out the program details and requirements.
