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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Special Education Resources

Answers about your child's special education program

Disability Information

Information about your child's disability

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Upcoming Events

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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

SBOE LISTENING SESSIONS

The State Board of Education Special Education Committee is holding meetings across the state to share your feedback on special education services.
NEW VIDEO

If you suspect a disabilities and are seeking a special education evaluation, this video is a great starting point for better understanding of IEP Eligibility .

NEXT EMPOWERED PARENT COURSE

Registration for our January course (three Saturday mornings) opens 1/1. Registration for the April course (three Wednesdays at 5PM) opens 3/15. Limited spaces available.
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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Michigan Alliance for Families

4 hours ago

Superstitious about your next IEP meeting? Join Michigan Alliance for Families on Friday November 13 at 10AM for IEP: A Closer Look. This online workshop for parents and caregivers takes a deeper dive into the key parts of the Individualized Education Program.Get a better understanding of their IEP by taking a closer look at the core areas and how they build on each other. Learn to use the IEP process to address your concerns. If you can't join us in November, this webinar is offered once a month this 26/27 school year, scheduled at different times of day to meet the needs of parents.🖨️Share-able, print-friendly flyer available here: tinyurl.com/IEPCloserLook🖥️Register here: www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/🐈‍⬛Friday November 13 at 10AMtinyurl.com/4avrwr6z🌲Tuesday December 15 at 12PMtinyurl.com/2j7pmuuu❄️Friday January 15 at 10AMtinyurl.com/yrdzytzu💗Thursday February 18 at 7PMtinyurl.com/mtvdxn7u🪁Tuesday March 16 at 12PMtinyurl.com/33uybs8s🌦️Monday April 12 at 12PMtinyurl.com/yrxypwnc🌼Wednesday May 12 at 10AMtinyurl.com/4pt9vh2t ...

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8 hours ago

🕛November 12 @ 12PM What is MTSS?With MiMichigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Centerter Register at tinyurl.com/4bezyznbThe purpose of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is to address the needs of the whole child (cognitive, physical, behavioral, social, emotional) efficiently and effectively. @mimtsstacenter joins us on November 12 to explore what MTSS is, why it matters, and how students with disabilities fit within an integrated MTSS framework. 📊Review Bridging Special Education and MTSS guidance document📊What is MTSS & why it is important📊MTSS and special education📊Myths & best practices📊How MiMTSS supports schools across MichiganRegister at tinyurl.com/4bezyznb Visit our website calendar for a full list of upcoming webinars www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

22 hours ago

🆕The latest addition to our YouTube channel is all about IEP Eligibility.If you suspect a disability and are seeking an evaluation for special education eligibility, this video is a great starting point.For parents with a child who already receives special education programs and services, this video can provide a better understanding eligibility categories and criteria.This video explores📍the difference between medical diagnosis and IEP eligibility📍importance of educational impact📍criteria for the 13 eligibility categories📍evaluation and eligibility resources🔗https://youtu.be/WqZZDhCMbIY ...

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1 day ago

Our friends at Alt+Shift are hosting a 4 day training focused on supporting students who use AAC, open to families of learners with complex communication needs as well as professionals.Building Blocks to Autonomous Communication and Comprehensive LiteracyMarch 16, 17, 18 and September 23 In-person in Mount Pleasant🔗Scan the QR to register or visit info.altshift.education/LiteracyRegistration2027 ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

Updated guidance is available from Michigan Department of Education - Office of Special Education on providing services when students who are eligible for special education services transfer to a new school. The document includes a useful chart that outlines what to consider if the student transfers over the summer, in-state transfers, out-of-state transfers, and implications on transfer with an evaluation already in progress. Timelines and responsibilities for transferring records to the new district are explained.🔗View the guidance at www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/specialeducation/iep/ProvisionServices_Transfer...🖥️More on transferring to a new school on our website www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/transition-to-a-new-school/ ...

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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.