Our goal is to increase the involvement of families in their children’s education. To do this, Michigan Alliance for Families offers learning opportunities across the state. Most of our events are virtual at this time. Webinar caption translation available in Spanish, Arabic, and other languages.
For in-person events, the city is noted next to the date and the address is listed on the flyer. Click on the event’s date to view the PDF flyer for complete details. All times are EST.
- PRINTER FRIENDLY 2026 Calendar
March 2026
March 4 Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities with Michelle Driscoll from 9:30am–11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2v3rhvn4
March 9 How to Prepare for and Participate in Mediation or Facilitation with SEMS from 9:30am–11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/44f2nsv2
March 10 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 9:30am–11:00am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ztavbuh4
March 11 FAPE in the LRE with Stephanie Nicholls from 4:30pm–6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/52fpxp4d
March 13 Assistive Technology: What It Is and Why It Matters with Alt+Shift from 12:00pm–1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yxytej2j
March 16 Shaping IEPs with Student Strengths with Andrea Beachnau from 5:00pm–6:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/m4wj54c8
April 2026
April 6 Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports with Stephanie Nicholls from 6:30pm–8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/m8a2fpbp
April 8 Parent Advisory Committee: Best Practices with Stephanie Nicholls from 4:30pm–5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/PACspring2026
April 9 Transition: What You Need to Know with Karen Wang from 5:30pm–7:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/227786t7
April 13 Understanding Personal Curriculum and Graduation with Rashell Bowerman, Michigan Department of Education from 11:00am–1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/9d394r9c
April 14 IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea Beachnau from 12:00pm–1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdfm9s6u
April 16 Collaboration on Transition with Karen Wang from 5:30pm–7:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/msurn96v
April 17 Behavior is Communication (Part 1) with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle, Ed.D from 1:00pm–2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2by7bcpx
April 22 Supporting Student Mental Health with ACMH from 4:30pm–6:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2h9ymupd
April 23 Transition: Employment Expectations with Karen Wang from 5:30pm–7:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3nh3uttu
April 24 Behavior is Communication (Part 2) with Dr. Sally Burton-Hoyle, Ed.D from 1:00pm–2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2by7bcpx
April 30 Transition: Beyond IDEA with Karen Wang from 5:30pm–7:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc7mkwp2
May 2026
May 5 Empowered Parent IEP Course, three Tuesdays from 9:30am–11:30am. Registration open 4/8 to 4/20 (or when full).
May 5 College Planning with an IEP with Karen Wang from 5:30pm–7:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/6asfykx6
May 7 Collaborative Communication in Special Education with SEMS from 12:00pm–1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2ps9bh9n
May 11 IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea Beachnau from 6:30pm–8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/48bc8wrd
May 13 Early Intervention and IFSPs: A Closer Look with Kelsey Biswanger from 12:30pm–2:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4kuwkn96
May 14 Youth Self-Determination Course with Stacie Rulison, four Thursdays from 5:30pm–6:30pm. Registration open 4/13 to 5/12 (or when full).
May 20 Tots and Transitions with Kelsey Biswanger from 12:30pm–1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3up79srd
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- We have a large selection of previously recorded presentations available for viewing at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/videos
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