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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

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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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4 days ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
Our Tuesday Tech webinars wrap up with our friends from Alt+Shift joining us at noon on April 22 for Supporting Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) @Home. Register at tinyurl.com/39msvks5Many have questions about how to use AAC at home and how to best support growing their AAC user's communication skills. This online session will cover:• Strategies for incorporating AAC tools into daily routines• Training skills to support AAC as a communication partner• Advice from other parents AAC users on supporting AAC at homeFor full details and more webinar topics, visit the calendar page on our website at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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Two opportunities this week to get a better understanding of your child's behavior, and to consider positive behavior supports to address those needs.1️⃣ Monday, April 214:00-5:30PMPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with Stephanie Nicholls.Register at tinyurl.com/4tdf7zxtWhen challenging behavior interferes with the learning process, it has to be addressed. Special education law allows for a Functional Behavior Assessment to determine why the behavior is happening. This evaluation data is used to develop a Behavior Intervention Plan. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports are the proactive, positive tools to teach and support positive behavior skills.2️⃣ Two Fridays: April 25 and May 21:00-2:30PMBehavior is Communication with Sally Burton-HoyleRegister at tinyurl.com/53r8nyskEvery behavior serves a function for the person. When we understand the function of the behavior, we can teach an alternative appropriate behavior to meet that need.Join us for a two-part webinar that can help you determine what they are saying with their behavior and how to substitute a more acceptable way to communicate that message.🖥️ Find our full list of online workshops at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

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🐇 Hop over to our website to RSVP and join us on Wednesday for IEP: A Closer Look.Get a better understanding of your child's IEP by taking a closer look at the core areas and how they build on each other. We'll also talk about how to get your concerns addressed. Time is set aside to ask your questions.Join us next on Wednesday April 23 at 12pm. Register at tinyurl.com/yuyhfpcpThis workshop can help you:✔️ take a more in depth look at the core areas of the IEP✔️ prioritize your greatest concerns✔️ learn how to address those concerns through the IEP process✔️ improve your ability to have productive conversationsEvery month, Michigan Alliance for Families offers a free online "IEP: A Closer Look" webinar, scheduled at different times of day to meet the needs of parents and caregivers.Monday May 19 at 2pmtinyurl.com/4jd3t6zvThursday June 26 at 9:30amtinyurl.com/yyzz5m83Visit our website calendar for full details, more learning opportunities, and easy registration www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... 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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