From Caregiver to Credential Champion: Cathy’s Legacy in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Cathy, the seeds …

Teaching with Heart: Girija’s Lifelong Calling in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Girija , teaching has …

From Babysitter to System Builder: Tammy’s Lifelong Journey in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Tammy, …

Teaching as a Love Language: Sonja’s Purpose in Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Sonja, working with children …

From Ministry to Mentorship: ShaRhonda’s Path in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For ShaRhonda, the seeds of …

From Lunch Aide to Lifelong Educator: Sarah’s Journey in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Sarah, …

From After-School Participant to Program Leader: Mahmoud’s Journey in Out-of-School Time Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Mahmoud, …

From Classroom Closer to Statewide Advocate: Kelsey’s Evolution in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Kelsey, …

From Preschool Play to Professional Pathways: Jennifer’s Journey in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For Jennifer, …

From First-Grade Dreams to Statewide Systems Change: Brenda’s Journey in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. For …

Rooted in Relationships: Ashela’s Path to Leadership in Early Childhood Education Published October 2025 as a part of the Career Exploration Tool: Stories from the Field series. This series of stories brings to life the many pathways members of Michigan’s early care and education field have taken to achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and achieve success. Ashela’s journey into …

Michigan Adopts New Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

BIG NEWS FOR MICHIGAN’S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FIELD!  In response to national trends and the evolving needs of the early childhood workforce, Michigan is proud to announce the adoption of a brand-new set of Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators! These new standards replace the Michigan Core Knowledge and Core Competencies (CKCCs) and are fully aligned with the National Association for the Education …

MiRegistry News for Now – May 2025

Check out the latest MiRegistry News for Now. In this newsletter we have new resources and a few reminders, as well as an opportunity for you to provide feedback on a new career pathway tool in development. Take a look, provide your feedback, and enter to win a gift card! Check out the latest News for Now!

MiRegistry Training Spotlight – December 2024

Check out the December 2024 edition of MiRegistry Training Spotlight! Training Spotlight was created to keep YOU up to date on new training developed by the state of Michigan and its partner agencies. The December 2024 edition of Training Spotlight includes information about virtual professional development opportunities to support challenging behavior and increase social and emotional development.