NEW: 2023-2024 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. Webinar captions 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.
September 2023
September 20 Serving on Special Education Committees with Stephanie Nicholls. For the 12:00pm-1:00pm webinar, register at https://tinyurl.com/28vj9y7z. For the 6:30pm-7:30pm webinar, register at https://tinyurl.com/e2k3fc2k
September 27 Collaborative Communication in Special Education with Cindy Van Neste. For the 12:00pm-1:00pm webinar, register at https://tinyurl.com/ycukukzj. For the 6:30pm-7:30pm webinar, register at https://tinyurl.com/ywwsbv47
September 28-October 26 IEP Course, for parents of children/youth with an IEP. Five Thursdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Registration closed.
October 2023
Offered in partnership with Disability Network Southwest Michigan, Paving the Way to Self Determination is a series of workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives. Register with DNSWM. Topics include:
- October 11 Building Resilience
- October 12 The Power of Disability Language
- October 17 IEP: A Closer Look
- October 26 Section 504: What Parents Need to Know
October 2 Transition: What you Need to Know with Karen Wang from 12:00pm-1:30pm webinar. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrp8b8sk
October 3 How to Communicate with the Most Challenging Personalities with Bern Dempsey from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bte7kvt5
October 3 Youth Determination Series 1 with Stacie Rulison – for students and young adults ages 14 and up who have an active IEP. Four Tuesdays, from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Registration closed.
October 4 Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/59v8e5jn
October 11 Due Process Complaint and Hearing with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yyse77f2
October 13 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5t45s4ce
October 17 Collaborating on Transition with Karen Wang from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdz7uuzr
October 18 Disciplinary Removals: Counting the Days with Laura Zangara from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ydr5r2a9
October 20 and 27 Sensory Processing Disorders with Sally Burton Hoyle from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/bdd27d2h
October 23 Personal Curriculum with Rashell Bowerman from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/8jykn95x
October 25 Disciplinary Removals for Students with Disabilities: Manifestation Determination Review with Laura Zangara from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yc6rhdmc
November 2023
Offered in partnership with Disability Network Southwest Michigan, Paving the Way to Self Determination is a series of workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives. Register with DNSWM. Topics include:
- November 2 Understanding Neurodiversity
- November 7 Understanding Social Security Benefits
- November 14 How to Ask for an Accommodation
- November 16 IEP: A Closer Look
- November 20 Instilling Disability Pride in Your Child
- November 29 Preparing Your Child for Employment (LONG before Employment)
November 6 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports with Stephanie Nicholls from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n855b8h
November 8 Power of Notice with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at http://tinyurl.com/y3md2829
November 9 Mental Health is Essential with ACMH. Rescheduled for March 4, 2024.
November 13 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2bxk9jxw
November 13 Exploring Behavior Supports with Stacie Rulison from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/48dsv3p3
November 14 Self-Determination in the IEP with Karen Wang and Stephanie Nicholls from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3exs86mj
November 14 Youth Self Determination Series 2 with Stacie Rulison – for students and young adults ages 14 and up who have an active IEP. Four Tuesdays, from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Must have attended Series 1 to register for Series 2. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2ye4wve2
November 16 Tools for Supported Decision Making with Mary Shehan and Jeanie Rowe from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/acsuzf9t
November 20 Disability is Not a Bad Word with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr2w87p4
November 27 Inclusion: FAPE in the LRE with Stephanie Nicholls from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2bt9atta
November 28 Rethinking Discipline with Amy Wilhelm from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/yu5zuspr
November 30 Transition: Employment Expectations with Karen Wang from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mt3t6buy
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