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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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Sensory Processing affects how the brain processes sensory information. Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch.What might that look like?🧥 clothes feels too scratchy or itchy💡 lights are too bright🔊 sounds seem too loud🥣 sensitivity to food textures🚶‍♀️ poor balance or seem clumsy😨 afraid to play on the playground😖 react poorly to sudden touches, loud noises, movementWhen sensory disorders are looked at as non-compliance or bad behavior - that can cause problems with social skills, self-regular, and daily life. When parents and schools have a better understanding of how SPD is impacting a student, those needs can be addressed.Join us on two Fridays January 23 & 30 for this two-part online Sensory Processing workshop with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle.Register at tinyurl.com/4byxsx9h Visit our website calendar to see more topics www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Charter School Transparency Dashboard is a new interactive map from the Michigan Department of Education that provides information on all charter schools in Michigan. The dashboard includes direct access to: Charter school contracts. Student performance data. Lead administrator, board president, and authorizer contact information. Additional directions and guidance will be provided on the site to help users navigate the dashboard and understand the available data.Charter schools, also known as Public School Academies (PSA), are state-supported public schools operating under a charter contract issued by a public authorizing body. A charter school is required to adhere to Michigan statutes and rules for special education, as well as the federal requirement.www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1VEcfBa2SK9O3s6_TF4Nz--Q5RsmEsgA&ll=43.74989215901833%2C-84....You can find more charter school resources on our website www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/charter-schools/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Every moment with your child is a chance to build trust, support growth, and deepen connection. The American Academy of Pediatrics outlines the 6 P’s of Purposeful Parenting — Purposeful, Protective, Personal, Progressive, Positive, and Playful — as powerful tools to guide how you engage with your child.These simple strategies can help you support your child’s development with intention and care.Learn more: americanspcc.org/the-6-ps-of-purposeful-parenting/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Meeting the mental health needs of students is important for their success at home and at school. Our partners at @acmh_mi are joining us on January 13 for a free webinar on Supporting Student Mental Health.Learn about school-based mental health initiatives, family approaches, and helpful resources. Register at tinyurl.com/743ke4x3Visit our website calendar for full details, more learning opportunities, and easy registration www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... 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.

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