1. K-12 Administrator Certification is voluntary under Michigan statute at this time. 
2. Under current law, Michigan offers:
1. one K-12 Administrator Certificate,
2. two basic endorsements, and
3. a range of specialty and enhanced endorsements 
3. The K-12 Administrator Certificate is a prerequisite for all endorsements and must be earned through graduate coursework through a State approved higher education institution. To earn an initial K-12 Administrator Certificate in Michigan, a candidate must be recommended by the higher education institution on the basis of either:
1. a MA in Educational Leadership or Administration or
2. another MA degree program plus a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Educational Leadership or Administration. 
4. After earning a K-12 Administrator Certificate, a person can pursue any of the Basic (principal or central office) endorsements through a State approved institution of higher education program or any Specialty or Enhanced endorsement through a State approved professional association endorsement program.
5. The initial K-12 Administrator Certificate is the only prerequisite for any endorsement and endorsements may be earned in any sequence or combination after earning the initial K-12 Administrator Certificate. 

The Courageous Journey™ program is the only superintendent endorsement program in the state of Michigan. The Courageous Journey is a program developed by the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) that offers school leaders an intensive three-year experience with the application of transformational leadership theories and processes in the school settings. The Courageous Journey™ is designed to provide school leaders an opportunity to distinguish themselves as exemplars of professional practice in the superintendency.
The purpose of the program is to provide aspiring, new and experienced school leaders with the skills necessary to: 1) improve student achievement, 2) operate an outstanding school district and 3) work effectively with staff, school boards and communities on these missions.

Visit http://www.courageousjourney.org or call 517.327.5910 to learn more.