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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

PROPOSED CHANGES TO MARSE

MDE is proposing changes to MARSE. Public hearings and public comments taking place through October 16.
NEW COMMITTEE WANTS TO HEAR FROM PARENTS

State Board Special Education Committee wants to hear from students, parents, and others. Deadline to complete the SBOE form is October 16.

NEW VIDEO

Check out our latest video Present Level for Preschool available on the Michigan Alliance for Families YouTube channel.
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

7 hours ago

Parents and family members bring an incredibly important perspective to the systems and programs that support our children with disabilities. Figuring out how to use that voice can sometimes feel overwhelming. Register to join us as we explore what parent leadership can look like, how your own experiences help create positive change, and ways to build the skills and confidence to participate in leadership opportunities. Join Kelsey Biswanger and Stephanie Nicholls for a Building Parent Leadership Skills in Early Childhood series starting on Wednesday October 7th at noon. ✔️Develop your leadership style and skills✔️Learn about leadership opportunities✔️The importance of early childhood inclusion✔️Taking your involvement to the next levelOur goal is to help you build on that experience, connect with other families, and discover how your voice can make a difference. 🗓️Four Wednesdays from 12PM-1PM. 🔗Register at tinyurl.com/BPLfall26 See less ...

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18 hours ago

In June, the State Board of Education formed the bipartisan Special Education Committee to identify strategies and best practices that support student success, strengthen partnerships with districts and families, and help ensure students with disabilities receive the services, supports and opportunities they deserve. Students, families, educators, advocates, school districts, service providers and community stakeholders from are invited to fill out the Michigan State Board of Education Special Education Committee Engagement Opportunities form.The form provides an opportunity to share what they want the committee to know, indicate how they would like to participate and sign up to receive information about committee meetings, listening sessions, district visits and other opportunities to engage.🔗Complete the form by October 16 tinyurl.com/SBOEcommittee ...

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1 day ago

📣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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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

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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2 days ago

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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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.