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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

  • RETURN TO SCHOOL WEBINARS 

    Everyone year, our Regional Parent Mentors prepare back to school information and resources for families with an IEP or IFSP. Our Return to School Webinars take place over four Wednesdays at noon, starting July 29.

  • NOW HIRING

    Michigan Alliance for Families is hiring two Regional Parent Mentors in Oakland County and West Region. Apply by August 14.  

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Did you know that Early On Michigan takes referrals and provides services year round, including throughout the summer? If you are concerned that your infant or toddler may have a developmental delay or a pre-existing condition, contact Early On at 1-800-Early-On or via their website www.1800earlyon.org/Research shows that by addressing delays early, between birth and 3 years, children have better outcomes throughout their lives. ... See MoreSee Less

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A Student Snapshot is a tool to introduce your child/youth to school staff that provides a lot of important information quickly and concisely.When you include your child/youth in creating a Snapshot, they get to observe you modeling advocacy skills. At first, they might only contribute to sharing their likes and current interests. As time goes on, they can contribute more and develop their own self-advocacy skills.You can find the resources shared during last week's Return to School webinar for making your own Student Snapshot on our website. Join us again this Wednesday at noon for another Return to School Webinar.www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/rts-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less

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👍🏽Organizations you may want to explore, like, and follow👍🏽The Arc MichiganMichigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and PotentialMichigan Department of EducationEarly On MichiganDisability Rights MichiganSpecial Education Mediation ServicesMichigan Developmental Disabilities InstituteAlt+ShiftMichigan Developmental Disabilities CouncilStatewide Autism Resources & Training (START)Disability Network/MichiganMichigan Disability Rights CoalitionACMH - Association for Children's Mental Health (Michigan)Epilepsy Foundation of MichiganAutism Alliance of MichiganMichigan Alliance for Families is a Michigan Department of Education IDEA Grant Funded Initiative and our state’s federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Michigan Alliance for Families works in partnership with many agencies and organizations. Here are 20 trusted organizations you may want to explore. Connect with these partners and more at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/our-partners/. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hello August. Summer is sailing by!Register today and make time to join us for these upcoming special education webinars, including our Return to School webinars on Wednesdays at noon.August 5 Return to School Webinar Series – Start Strong! Communication That Supports Your Child with Sally Beauchamp and Victoria Martinez from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026 August 7 IEP @ School: Options for In-Person and Virtual Learning with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:30PM. Register at tinyurl.com/4mwmmn87August 12 Return to School Webinar Series – Prepare with Flair! Back to School with an IEP with Emily Lessnau, Margarita Rodriguez-Curry, Emiliana Urbina from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026 August 17 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 10:00am-11:30am. Register at tinyurl.com/3vvxcsyj August 19 Return to School Webinar Series – Executive Functioning – What, When, and How with Kara Clarke and Samantha Salo from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026 August 26 Food Allergies at School with Karen Wang from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register at tinyurl.com/syrrkd3z ... See MoreSee Less

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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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