We collect, manage and monitor State-required temporary, continuing temporary and full approvals, temporary employment authorizations, special education endorsements, permits, certificates, and licenses of professional and substitute special education personnel within the county. In this task, we collaborate with district special education and personnel offices, universities, and State of Michigan licensing departments.
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Director of Special Education Approval
| Temporary Approval | Application Form | Policy & Criteria |
| Continuing Temporary Approval | Application Form | |
| Full Approval | Application Form |
Supervisor of Special Education Approval
| Temporary Approval | Application Form | Policy & Criteria |
| Continuing Temporary Approval | Application Form | |
| Full Approval | Application Form |
Teacher Approval
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Categorical teacher temporary approval |
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| Categorical teacher continuing temporary approval | Application Form | |
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Resource Room temporary approval |
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Resource Room continuing temporary approval |
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Early Childhood special education full approval |
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Early Childhood special education permit |
School Social Worker Approval
| Temporary Approval | Application Form | Policy & Criteria |
| Continuing Temporary Approval | Application Form | |
| Full Approval | Application Form |
Teacher Consultant Approval
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Full Approval |
Other Personnel Approvals - Transition Coordinator
| Full Approval | Application Form |
Personnel Requiring Licensing:
Licensing for: Audiologist | Nurse | Occupational Therapist | Psychologist | Physical Therapist
School Social Worker | Speech-Language Pathologist
Personnel Requiring Certification:
Certification for: Art Therapist | Music Therapist | Orientation & Mobility Assistant
Orientation & Mobility Specialist | Recreational Therapist | School Nurse | School Psychologist