Current activities in the certification of teachers and the approval of teacher education programs in the state of Michigan are described. Alternative competency-based programs under development that have implications for local school inservice training programs and for later certification actions are discussed. The development of a data base to aid the planning and coordination of preparation and certification programs is proposed. The report is organized around the discussion of and recommendations for three specific areas: (1) teacher certification, (2) new teacher production, and (3) competency-based teacher education. Appended are: a list of state approved teacher education program areas in Michigan's colleges and universities, a list of certificate approved program areas, a teacher preparation report list, and administrative rules governing the certification of Michigan teachers. (MM)