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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 staff participate in outreach events across the state to connect with parents, families, and youth who interact with the special education system.We assist families of students with disabilities to:💡know their rights🗣️effectively communicate their child's needs🤝facilitate family involvement to improve educational outcomesConnect with the Parent Mentor in your part of the state ➡️ www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Know someone who has concerns about their child's progress at school but doesn't yet have an IEP?Please share our latest video with them. There is still time this schoolyear to submit a letter requesting a full evaluation for special education eligibility. 🔗Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility youtu.be/pVT3UjFosO4Our latest video covers when and why a parent might seek an evaluation of their child for special education supports.We explain how the process works and review important terms parents need to know, like REED, Notice, and IEE, as well as parent’s rights during the evaluation process.🆕NEW VIDEO 🆕Our latest video on Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility explains when and why a parent might seek an evaluation of their child for special education supports. We cover how the process works and explain important terms parents need to know, like REED, Notice, and IEE, as well as parent’s rights during the evaluation processThe video is chaptered. Key highlights include:✔️how to request a comprehensive evaluation✔️ understand the purpose of the evaluation process✔️ explain eligibility category criteria✔️ review of timelines✔️ what to do if you disagree🖥️Watch on our YouTube channel. While you're there, don't forget to hit the subscribe button. youtu.be/pVT3UjFosO4 ... See MoreSee Less
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Oh how we have grown!Michigan Alliance for Families started with our Information and Referral Office covering much of the state. Now we have Parent Mentors in every region that live where they serve.🗺️Connect with us! www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ ... 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.