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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

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Upcoming Events

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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.

 

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Scatter confetti over the floor, sweep an old year out the door!🥳 Happy New Year from all of us at Michigan Alliance for Families. Wishing you all good things for the year to come. ... See MoreSee Less

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What are you doing New Year's Eve? But before the calendar changes, take a moment to congratulate yourself on the work you've put in towards your goals this year. ... See MoreSee Less

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📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢We are gearing up for another Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) in 2025, and we want to make sure you know the latest scoop! If you are passionate about disability advocacy and want to gain skills and knowledge to impact systems change, LIPA may be what you've been searching for! LIPA is an intensive 6 month leadership development program for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of minor children with developmental disabilities. LIPA is offered through a hybrid training format of both in-person and online trainings. Our 2025 Cohort will have 3 trainings in Novi, 1 in Lansing, and 2 online. We will be accepting applications throughout the month of February 2025, and spots are limited to 20 participants. Be sure to check back in the new year for more details! www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/lipa/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Have you seen our YouTube library? In this video we discuss the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statement. The PLAAFP is the part of the IEP that provides a data-based snapshot that idenitfies the student’s current needs and performance in school. The PLAAFP includes an explanation of what helps your child learn, and what interferes with their learning. This is also where parent concerns can be documented.It’s the foundation for the rest of the IEP, including goals and objectives, and supports and services.This is just one of many IEP videos on our YouTube channel. ... See MoreSee Less

The PLAAFP Statement- Michigan Alliance for Families

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PLAAFP Statement with Stephanie Nicholls from Michigan Alliance for Families. The Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) ...

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New learning opportunity in the new year, register today!Join us to take a closer look at the IFSP.The Individualized Family Service Plan includes your child’s current level of development, and explains what kind of services will be provided, who will provide them, how often and where.This webinar can help you • prioritize your greatest concerns• learn how to address those concerns• improve your ability to have productive conversations Families with a child under 3 with an IFSP and parents who have concerns about their young child's development are invited to register today to join us on Friday, January 24 at 9:30am. tinyurl.com/3ukd87zu ... 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, David Emenheiser.

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