TransformED 2026

Many educators view graduation requirements as a fixed checklist of courses that every student must complete. In reality, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) was designed around demonstrated proficiency of high school content standards, not seat-time or a one-size-fits-all sequence of courses. The MMC provides far more flexibility than most educators realize.
This engaging session will challenge common misconceptions and demonstrate how districts can leverage MMC flexibilities and Personal Curriculum (PC) options to create meaningful, individualized pathways to a diploma. Participants will explore practical examples, dispel common myths, and discover innovative approaches that connect graduation requirements to students' Educational Development Plans (EDPs), career aspirations, and postsecondary goals.
Let's Rethink High School Together!