NEW: 2022-2023 Calendar of Virtual Statewide Learning Opportunities
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. For in-person events, the location is noted next to the date and address on the flyer.
Click on the event’s date to view the PDF flyer for complete details. All times are EST.
December 2022
December 1 How to Develop and Maintain Trust in School-Family Partnerships with Special Education Mediation Services 12:00pm-2:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc7vaxz4
December 2 & 9 Behavior is Communication with Sally Burton Hoyle 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2abfhru5
December 8 Mental Health is Essential! And Key to Success at School with Terri Henrizi, Association for Children’s Mental Health 12:00pm-1:30pm or 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2p93fyu7
December 12 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ye2y42d7
December 14 Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2n3ab6dk
January 2023
January 10 Virtual and Cyber and Web, Oh My! Understanding School Options with Michelle Driscoll & Stephanie Nicholls 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3w28kzn6
January 11 Due Process Complaint and Hearing with Michelle Driscoll 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/46e6p9r6
January 12 Assistive Technology: More Than Checking a Box with Carolyn O’Hearn, Alt+Shift 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5fv896hu
January 13 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls 9:00am-10:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3e4f8hh9
January 18 Self Determination in the IEP with Stephanie Nicholls 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/539yfaz6
January 19 Legal Tools to Support Retaining Choice at All Ages with Lisa Lepine 4:00pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2r7vrrwb
January 24 Disciplinary Removals for Students with Disabilities: Counting the Days with Special Education Mediation Services 7:00pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4dk3mxhh
January 25 Transition Beyond IDEA with Michelle Driscoll 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/zhk8k4fn
January 31 Disciplinary Removals for Students with Disabilities: Manifestation Determination Review with Special Education Mediation Services 7:00pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2s5jnwk5
February 2023
February 1 Building Blocks of Self Advocacy with Stephanie Nicholls 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2sj7dt4w
February 3 & 10 Sensory Processing Disorders with Sally Burton Hoyle 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mwbcnyxu
February 7 How to Develop and Maintain Trust in School-Family Partnerships with Special Education Mediation Services 12:00pm-2:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/48zf2umy
February 8 Transition from School to Adulthood with Michelle Driscoll & Stephanie Nicholls 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/36np4f75
February 9 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports with Stephanie Nicholls 10:00am-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/264697yy
February 13 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc7rxs4b
February 16 Financial Tools to Support Retaining Choice at All Ages with Catherine McRae & Amie Kupovits 4:00pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2m6x2nxt
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 7:00pm-8:30pm IEP Course – A five week course for parents of children with a current IEP. Registration opens January 30.
March 2023
March 2 Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll 7:00pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bd7sajuy
March 9 Due Process Complaint and Hearing with Michelle Driscoll 7:00pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2ueb8jxm
March 14 Assistive Technology to Support an Inclusive Classroom with Carolyn O’Hearn, Alt+Shift 7:00pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5da6syx3
March 16 Tools to Support Retaining Choice in Medical Situations with Jan Lampman, Mary Shehan-Boogaard & Izzy Bullock 4:00pm-5:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/nwapzuh9
March 21 Inclusion: FAPE in the LRE with Stephanie Nicholls 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/45a3x4m2
March 22 Collaborative Communication in Special Education – The Who, What, When, How of Special Education Mediation Services 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4px6hhs7
March 23 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4cyj6jw6
April 2023
April 11 & 18 Parent Advisory Committee Best Practices with Stephanie Nicholls 7:00pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/PACpractice
April 12 Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility with Michelle Driscoll 7:00pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ywcyyjaz
April 13 Assistive Technology for Trauma with Ajaune Thomas & Aimee Sterk, MI Disability Rights Coalition 12:00pm-1:30pm or 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/etf3th4r
April 19 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4jcs3hev
April 20 Mental Health is Essential! And Key to Success at School with Terri Henrizi ACMH 12:00pm-1:30pm or 6:30pm-8:00pm. https://tinyurl.com/y35a6nev
April 21 & 28 Behavior is Communication with Sally Burton Hoyle 1:00pm-2:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/zamjzxvz
May 2023
May 2 Building Blocks of Self-Advocacy with Stephanie Nicholls 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4h8p2txm
May 9 Self Determination in the IEP with Stephanie Nicholls 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/hacknzsv
May 10 Collaborative Communication in Special Education – The Who, What, When, How of Special Education Mediation Services 12:00pm-1:00pm or 6:00pm-7:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/452wazec
May 16 Transition from School to Adulthood with Michelle Driscoll & Stephanie Nicholls 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mvnmaw7c
May 19 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls 10:00am-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5bfyaykj
May 23 Transition Beyond IDEA with Michelle Driscoll 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4bkkyhsk
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