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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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Michigan Alliance for Families
Parents of children with disabilities can advocate for change by sharing their knowledge and experience in policy-making decisions.Are you a parent of a young child looking to lend your voice, knowledge, and experience to committees that support young children with disabilities, but not sure where to start? Join Kelsey Biswanger and Stephanie Nicholls for a Building Parent Leadership Skills in Early Childhood series starting on Wednesday October 7 at noon. ✔️Develop your leadership style and skills✔️Learn about leadership opportunities✔️The importance of early childhood inclusion✔️Taking your involvement to the next level🗓️Four Wednesdays from 12PM-1PM. 🔗Register at tinyurl.com/BPLfall26Full details, easy registration, and more events at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events See less ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

1 day ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
Three things!1️⃣ Watch this new video on Parent Advisory Committees. The video highlights key PAC responsibilities—including their organizational structure, contributing to the required ISD Special Education Plan, and shifting focus from individual advocacy to long-range systems change to improve special education services for all students. youtu.be/a-pRXWxCblY2️⃣Register to join Stephanie Nicholls on October 1 for PAC Best Practices: Data Basics. Learn about ISD plans, and get a better understanding of special education data- what it is, where to find it, and why it is so important. Register at tinyurl.com/3yhsyt7b3️⃣Share with your local PAC! All reps and potential reps are welcome - so everyone with a child or young adult with an IEP! ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
Early On Michigan is looking for your feedback to understand how they can better support and assist in outreach and messaging for Early On and Preschool Special Education. Take the survey at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed5CocK9FEM-3VGIlwh7O4raG1d1_nyaNKBI55gDYXs9mIFw/viewform ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

3 days ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
As parents, it's easy to put everyone else's needs before your own. But showing up for yourself isn't selfish - it's an important part of showing up for your child. Taking time to rest, ask for help, enjoy a hobby, or simply take a few deep breaths can help you recharge and manage the demands of parenting. When children see their caregivers practicing self-care and healthy coping skills, they're learning valuable lessons about balance and well-being. Remember, you don't have to be a perfect parent - you just need to be present and take care of yourself along the way. By prioritizing your own well-being, you're building the energy, patience, and resilience needed #SelfCareSaturdayhild every day. #selfcaresaturday @buildupmichigan ...

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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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