MIEE programe.

You are not seeing the MIEE (Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert) title because Microsoft officially transitioned and rebranded its global educator programs.

The classic MIEE program has evolved into a new comprehensive framework called Microsoft Elevate for Educators.

Here is what has changed and where you can find your path:

The New Structure: Microsoft Elevate for Educators

Instead of a single nomination window for MIEE, Microsoft has shifted to a laddered pathway that allows year-round entry and structured growth, heavily focused on driving AI literacy and integration in the classroom.

Microsoft Elevate Educator - Explorer Tier: This is the entry point for new educators. It is open year-round. You can start by creating an account on the Microsoft Learn Educator Center, completing foundational courses, and earning your Explorer status.

Microsoft Elevate Educator - Expert Tier: This directly replaces the traditional MIEE designation. It represents advanced recognition for visionary educators driving institutional change and teaching innovation.

How to Apply for the Expert Tier

If you are looking to gain or renew your "Expert" recognition, the structure remains an application-based process:

Complete the Prerequisites: You must first complete the required learning paths on Microsoft Learn to achieve Explorer status.

1. The Application Window: The advanced recognition application window for the upcoming academic year generally opens in May and runs through July 31.

Focus Areas: The new application heavily emphasizes how you are utilizing educational tools and frameworks (such as the AI Literacy Framework co-created with ISTE+ASCD) to empower other teachers and students.You are not seeing the MIEE (Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert) title because Microsoft officially transitioned and rebranded its global educator programs.

The classic MIEE program has evolved into a new comprehensive framework called Microsoft Elevate for Educators.

Here is what has changed and where you can find your path:

The New Structure: Microsoft Elevate for Educators

Instead of a single nomination window for MIEE, Microsoft has shifted to a laddered pathway that allows year-round entry and structured growth, heavily focused on driving AI literacy and integration in the classroom.

Microsoft Elevate Educator - Explorer Tier: This is the entry point for new educators. It is open year-round. You can start by creating an account on the Microsoft Learn Educator Center, completing foundational courses, and earning your Explorer status.

  __Microsoft Elevate Educator - Expert Tier:__ This directly replaces the traditional __MIEE__ designation. It represents advanced recognition for visionary educators driving institutional change and teaching innovation.  
  
  ### How to Apply for the Expert Tier

  If you are looking to gain or renew your "Expert" recognition, the structure remains an application-based process:
  
     __Complete the Prerequisites:__ You must first complete the required learning paths on Microsoft Learn to achieve _Explorer_ status.  
     
        __The Application Window:__ The advanced recognition application window for the upcoming academic year generally opens in __May__ and runs through __July 31__.  
        
           __Focus Areas:__ The new application heavily emphasizes how you are utilizing educational tools and frameworks (such as the AI Literacy Framework co-created with ISTE+ASCD) to empower other teachers and students.