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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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📣Calling all teens and young adults with an IEP! And their families! Join us to learn about transition resources and find steps to take now to plan for the life you want as an adult.If you know a youth with a disability preparing for life after high school, this series in October is for you.Learn the basics of the transition process, explore community resources, consider employment expectations, or start planning for college.We welcome students, families, and community partners that support the transition from school to adulthood.🆕Saturday October 10 IEP Transition Planning for Adult LifeRegister at tinyurl.com/m66kry3y📍Thursday October 15 College Planning with an IEPRegister at tinyurl.com/mr5tne78 🆕Saturday October 17 Transition Pathways into Adult LifeRegister at tinyurl.com/4zu5m7rc 📍Wednesday October 21 Transition: Employment ExpectationsRegister at tinyurl.com/mj2am68p 📍Saturday October 24 Transition: Beyond IDEARegister at tinyurl.com/mw8ysh4t Visit our website for full details, more online learning opportunities, and easy registration www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ...

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Are you familiar with your PAC?The Parent Advisory Committee serves as a voice for families and provides input to the ISD on special education matters.Voting members are nominated and approved by the district and ISD, but anyone can attend a PAC meeting. Contact your ISD for upcoming meeting dates.Space is still available to join us on October 1 for PAC Best Practices: Data Basics with Stephanie Nicholls 10:00am-11:00am. Register at tinyurl.com/3yhsyt7b Learn more about PACs and other special education matters on our websitewww.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/pac-micc-seac-ddc-licc/ ...

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Once a year these amazing women come together in person to learn in depth information about special education and collaborate with others across the state to better support you. When you have questions about special education, connect with your Michigan Alliance for Families Parent Mentor☎️1-800-552-4821🗺️https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ ...

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Join Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan on October 19 to learn how epilepsy may impact students in the classroom, explore strategies for partnering with schools, and discover ways to support both educational success and mental health. We'll discuss accommodations, communication with school teams, and practical approaches to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students with epilepsy.Register for Epilepsy at School: Advocacy, Learning, and Mental Health at tinyurl.com/mshkyhh9 ...

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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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