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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

Hear from one of our Parent Mentors

Upcoming Events

Find an online workshop or view a recording

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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Tuesday May 13 at 9:30amSupporting Student Mental Healthwith @acmh_mi Learn about school-based mental health initiatives, family approaches, and helpful resources. Register at tinyurl.com/y76829xdVisit our website calendar for full details, more learning opportunities, and easy registration www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Students who feel connected to, supported by, and respected by their peers show greater engagement in school and report feeling more connected at school.LRE goes beyond just placing a child with an IEP in the same classroom. It’s not just about physical presence but also engagement. A powerful aspect of inclusion is the potential for meaningful peer connections.When children with disabilities have the chance to interact with their peers in positive, supported ways, they build friendships, develop social skills, and learn from each other.Join us on Tuesday, May 6 at 12:00pm for "The Power of Connection: Peers" exploring ways to overcome barriers to friendship, foster empathy and understanding, benefiting all students involved. Register at tinyurl.com/345tzu67And be sure to check out these upcoming webinars on LRE, self-determination, disability, and peer connections.🌼Tuesday May 6- The Power of Connection: Peers from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/345tzu67🌼Wednesday May 14- Growing Up with Self-Determination from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Register at tinyurl.com/ybh8ytv7🌼Wednesday May 28- Disability is Not a Bad Word from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/5xzud6nkFull details, easy registration, and more events at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Beth Allen, Virtual Meeting Specialist at Michigan Alliance for Families. Knowing and advocating for your rights is an important part of helping your child grow and learn. Check out our resources for parent advocacy and input at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/advocacy/ Find our Parent Mentor in your part of the state: www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices Register for an upcoming webinar, hosted by Beth, at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/#meetMAF ... 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.