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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Special Education Resources

Answers about your child's special education program

Disability Information

Information about your child's disability

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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

NEW CALENDAR AVAILABLE

We're very pleased to share our complete calendar of online events for the 26/27 schoolyear.
BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON

Find Return to School videos and resources from Michigan Alliance for Families Parent Mentors.

NEW VIDEO

Check out our latest video Present Level for Preschool available on the Michigan Alliance for Families YouTube channel.
RESOURCES

- Important resources from Michigan Department of Education: Family Matters Fact Sheets, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and Michigan.gov Special Education.

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Michigan Alliance for Families

4 hours ago

💭Parents, what do you want or need to learn about this year?As you fill in calendar, plan to join us in September for these online learning opportunities:📅September 2 Serving on Special Education Committees with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/y9juvk2p 📅September 9 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/mpevffy6 📅September 16 Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/2j5mt836 📅September 23 Know Your Rights: Procedural Safeguards with Michelle Driscoll from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/3zd6wcb8 Looking for more? Visit our website calendar for our full lineup for 26/27 school year. www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

16 hours ago

As we say goodbye to August, pause to set your intentions for a new school year. Our attitude about back to school sets the standard for our children. They mimic our moods, speech, and actions. Model a positive perspective as you navigate this year's return school. Have special education questions? Contact us at 1-800-552-4821 or info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

1 day ago

🗓️Planning a back-to-school outreach event? Invite us!Michigan Alliance for Families staff participate in outreach events across the state to connect with parents, families, and youth who interact with the special education system.We assist families of students with disabilities to:💡know their rights🗣️effectively communicate their child's needs🤝facilitate family involvement to improve educational outcomesConnect with the Parent Mentor in your part of the state ➡️ www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

Working together on a Student Snapshot can help parents and kids feel more prepared for the first day of school.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/ ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

Getting ready for school means a lot of changes — a new grade, teachers, friends, and routines, but it’s all fun and safe when shared within the covers of a book. From PBS Kids, a children’s book list (ag3es 0-9) which are all about going to school.https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/going-to-school-books ...

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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.