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    Michigan Alliance for Families:

    Your free guide to special education.

    Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children and young adults (birth to 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information.

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Special Education Resources

Answers about your child's special education program

Disability Information

Information about your child's disability

Support

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Upcoming Events

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Need help navigating the special education system? Talk to a parent who's been there.

Connect directly with one of our local parent mentors to address your family's needs. Their perspective can not only help you navigate the system, but they can also help you be more involved in your child's education. All Michigan families are able to access an extensive collection of electronic or printed resources, informational support and referrals to local community resources. To get in touch with a Michigan Alliance for Families staff member,  Contact Us.

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6 days ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
New this year for parents whose children receive special education services: Empowered Parent IEP Course, three Thursdays at noon starting November 6. Registrations accepted 10/7 - 10/21 (or when full)This IEP Course includes small group discussions and weekly assignments to apply the class information to your child’s IEP. Together, we’ll learn how to:✔️Speak up confidently in your child’s IEP meetings✔️Understand your rights and the IEP process✔️Collaborate effectively with the school team✔️Address concerns in a productive, positive way🔗 Register for the Empowered Parent IEP Course at tinyurl.com/IEP2025FallCan't make this session? Mark your calendar to join us in January 26, three Mondays from 4:30pm–6:30pm. Registration opens 12/17. Or on May 5, three Tuesdays from 9:30am–11:30am. Registration opens 4/8.Visit our website calendar for full details, easy registration, and additional webinar topics. www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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New this year for parents whose children receive special education services: Empowered Parent IEP Course, three Thursdays at noon starting November 6. Registrations accepted 10/7 - 10/21 (or when full)This IEP Course includes small group discussions and weekly assignments to apply the class information to your child’s IEP. Together, we’ll learn how to:✔️Speak up confidently in your child’s IEP meetings✔️Understand your rights and the IEP process✔️Collaborate effectively with the school team✔️Address concerns in a productive, positive way🔗 Register for the Empowered Parent IEP Course at tinyurl.com/IEP2025FallCan't make it? Mark your calendar to join us in January 26, three Mondays from 4:30pm–6:30pm. Registration opens 12/17. Or on May 5, three Tuesdays from 9:30am–11:30am. Registration opens 4/8.Visit our website calendar for full details, easy registration, and additional webinar topics. www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Successful collaboration is key to supporting students with disabilities as they transition to adulthood. Families with middle and high school students with an IEP are invited to join us for these webinars focusing on the Transition to Adulthood.✔️October 9 at 4PMUnderstanding Personal Curriculum and GraduationLearn about the Personal Curriculum option that allows for certain modifications to the state's high school graduation requirements. Register at tinyurl.com/4fu6vfew✔️October 17 at 12:30PMTransition: What You Need to Know Learn how to use the IEP transition plan along with community resources to plan a smooth transition from school to adulthood. Register at tinyurl.com/4vpfhedj✔️October 24 at 12PMSupported Decision-Making ToolsTake a look at specific resources that can be used to support decision-making and hear real-life experiences. Register at tinyurl.com/mu4ubr4p✔️October 27 at 12:30PMTransition: Beyond IDEAAn overview of community resources to assist with the transition from school to adult life. Register at tinyurl.com/muumk43hFull details, shareable flyers, and easy registration via our upcoming events page at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Supporting our kid’s mental health needs is key to learning and school success. ACMH - Association for Children's Mental Health (Michigan) join us at noon on October 13 for a free, online workshop to share some practical tips, strategies and tools you can use to help you support your child, teen, or young adult at school.This webinar explores questions like:❔How do mental health and school performance impact each other?❔What do mental health challenges at school look-like socially, emotionally, and behaviorally?❔What does it look like when youth are well-supported?❔How to unlock success, get support, access, accommodations, and make connections? Register at: tinyurl.com/523n4m49 ... See MoreSee Less

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Funding Statement

Michigan Alliance for Families is a Michigan Department of Education IDEA Grant Funded Initiative. Michigan Alliance for Families is our state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H328M200015. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Anna Macedonia.

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