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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.

News & Updates

  • SBOE LISTENING SESSIONS

    The State Board of Education Special Education Committee is holding meetings across the state to share your feedback on special education services. 

  • NEW VIDEO

    If you suspect a disabilities and are seeking a special education evaluation, this video is a great starting point for better understanding of IEP Eligibility .

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Michigan Alliance for Families

4 hours ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
Our friends at Alt+Shift are hosting a 4 day training focused on supporting students who use AAC, open to families of learners with complex communication needs as well as professionals.Building Blocks to Autonomous Communication and Comprehensive LiteracyMarch 16, 17, 18 and September 23 In-person in Mount Pleasant🔗Scan the QR to register or visit info.altshift.education/LiteracyRegistration2027 ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

24 hours ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
Updated guidance is available from Michigan Department of Education - Office of Special Education on providing services when students who are eligible for special education services transfer to a new school. The document includes a useful chart that outlines what to consider if the student transfers over the summer, in-state transfers, out-of-state transfers, and implications on transfer with an evaluation already in progress. Timelines and responsibilities for transferring records to the new district are explained.🔗View the guidance at www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/specialeducation/iep/ProvisionServices_Transfer...🖥️More on transferring to a new school on our website www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/transition-to-a-new-school/ ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

1 day ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
If there is a disagreement regarding the education of students with disabilities, there are several dispute resolution options available.📅Join us on Tuesday December 1 at noon to learn when and why a parent might want to file a special education state complaint, how the process works, and what other dispute resolution options are available. Register at tinyurl.com/yrmjs4j3 📅Continue learning about dispute resolution options on Tuesday December 8 at noon with a webinar on Due Process Complaint and Hearing. Register at tinyurl.com/rs4evmhe For full details, easy registration, and more events at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ...

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2 days ago

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ADULTING 101 for young adults with IEPs continued today discussing emergency preparedness, including considering what medications or tools you might need in your emergency kit to be prepared for your unique needs.Check out: Communication Resources for Emergency Preparedness from the CDC available at www.cdc.gov/disability-emergency-preparedness/communication-resources/index.htmlYoung people (and their supporters) can register to join on us on the second Monday of each month at 4:30PM for topics you need to live the life you want. Full details at tinyurl.com/adultingMAF ...

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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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