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.
Answers about your child's special education program
Information about your child's disability
Hear from one of our Parent Mentors
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.
News & Updates
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NEW YOUTH SUMMIT
Michigan Alliance for Families is thrilled to announce our first Youth Summit, May 2-3 in Livonia! Apply before March 28. Chosen participants will be notified after 4/10. -
NEW VIDEO
Check out our latest video, Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities, available on the Michigan Alliance for Families YouTube channel.
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LIPA APPLICATION OPEN
Applications for Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) a six month leadership development program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. Apply by Feb 28. -
RESOURCES
- Important resources from Michigan Department of Education: Family Matters Fact Sheets, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and Michigan.gov Special Education.
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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, David Emenheiser.
