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News & Updates
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NOW HIRING
Michigan Alliance for Families is now hiring two Regional Parent Mentors, in Kent County and Oakland/Macomb Counties. Resumes due by 3/19/21.
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PARENT ADVOCACY VIDEO
-One of our most popular workshops, Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy, is the latest addition to our YouTube channel. -
SPECIAL EDUCATION RULE CHANGE
Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education has proposed amendments of 2 special education rules. There will be virtual public hearings on March 16, 17, and 18. Public comment due by March 31. -
RESOURCES
-Three important resources from Michigan Department of Education: Family Matters Fact Sheets, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and Special Education Guidance Documents- Catamaran.