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Help Improve Special Education Services for children and families across Michigan

You may receive a survey from Wayne State University about your child's and your experiences with special education at your local school. Families receive a survey on a rotating basis once every three years. 

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Region 1

Lake, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Oceana, Wexford Counties

Region 2

Berrien County

Jessie Morton,

Regional Parent Mentor

(800) 552-4821

jessie@arcmi.org

Phone: (231) 843-0694

• Region 1 Calendar

• Workshops & Flyers (Click to expand the list)

  • Jessie Morton will listen to your concerns, answer questions and share resources - Shelby Area District Library (March 18)

  • Successful Transition Planning and The Individualized Education Program (IEP): Getting Ready for the Future-Part 2 - Cadillac (March 19)

  • Jessie Morton will listen to your concerns, answer questions and share resources - Hart Public Library (April 1)

  • Jessie Morton will listen to your concerns, answer questions and share resources - Shelby Area District Library (April 22)

Michelle Miller,

Regional Parent Mentor

(800) 552-4821

michelle@arcmi.org

Linda Love

Regional Parent Mentor

(800) 552-4821

linda.love@arcmi.org

Community Connections

133 E. Napier Ave., #2

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Phone: (800) 578-5245
Phone: (269) 925-6422 x 108

• Region 2 Calendar

• Workshops & Flyers (Click to expand the list)

  • Life After School: Planning for Life After School (Session 3 of 4) - Berrien County  (April 8)Intermediate School District

  • Life After School: Planning for Life After School (Session 4 of 4) - Berrien County (April 15) Intermediate School District

  • Alternatives to Guardianship

    7 - 8 pm Berrien County ISD, Berrien Springs (April 28)

     

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Region 3 - A

Western Upper Peninsula

Baraga, Dickinson, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw

Counties

Region 3 - B

Western Upper Peninsula

Gogebic, Ontonagon Counties

Liz Leach

Regional Parent Mentor

(800) 552-4821

liz.leach@arcmi.org

Phone: (906) 337-3477

• Region 3 Calendar

• Workshops & Flyers (Click to expand the list)

  • Collaboration and Communication: How to Listen UP and Speak Out for Your Student/Child 6:00 - 8:00pm BHK Child Dev. Board Houghton Center Conference Room (April 8)

Deanna Schwartz

Regional Parent Mentor

(800) 552-4821

deanna.s@arcmi.org

Phone: (906) 663-4652

• Region 3 Calendar

• Workshops & Flyers (Click to expand the list)

  • Collaboration and Communication: How to Listen UP and Speak Out for Your Student/Child 6:00 - 8:00pm

    Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District (April 7)

     

     

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Region 4
Saginaw County

Coming Soon!

1819 South Wagner Road P.O. 1406
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1406
(800) 552-4821
(734) 974-8100 ext. 1590
info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org

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Don’t see a region in your area?
Contact the statewide Ann Arbor Office for
information and resources

1819 South Wagner Road P.O. 1406
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1406
(800) 552-4821
(734) 974-8100 ext. 1590
info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org

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Lansing Office

1325 South Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
(800) 292-7851 x 105
(517) 487-5426 x 105

info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org

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Regional Learning Opportunities
Michigan Alliance for Families Workshops
Contact your Region for a sponsored workshop
or the statewide Ann Arbor Office
for information and presenter contacts

• Overview of IDEA 2004
• Individual Education Program (IEP) Process
• Facilitated IEPs and Mediation
• Individual Family Service Programs (IFSP)
• Transitions
• Positive Behavior Supports
• Assistive Technology
• Parent/Professional Collaboration
• Rights and Responsibilities

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Leadership Opportunities

• PTA
• School Improvement Team
• Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)
• PAC
• Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC)
• Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
• Other Opportunities

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