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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.

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Michigan Alliance for Families

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Michigan Alliance for Families
🕤March 4 at 9:30AM. Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities with Michelle Driscoll. Register at tinyurl.com/2v3rhvn4 ... See MoreSee Less

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Parents, gain a better understanding of your child's IEP by taking a closer look at the core areas and how they build on each other. Learn to use the IEP process to address your concerns. Time is set aside to ask your questions.Join us on next on March 10 for IEP: A Closer Look. This online workshop for parents and caregivers takes a deeper dive into the key parts of the IEP. Register at tinyurl.com/ztavbuh4 If you can't join us this month, this webinar is offered monthly this school year, scheduled at different times of day to meet the needs of parents.🪻Tuesday March 10 @ 9:30AM. Register at tinyurl.com/ztavbuh4 ☔Tuesday, April 14 @ 12:00PM. Register at tinyurl.com/bdfm9s6u 🌷Monday, May 11 @ 6:30PM. Register at tinyurl.com/48bc8wrd You can find our full calendar of events at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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A new guidance document from Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education gives an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the IEP Team participants. Meaningful participation by all IEP Team members, especially families, is important to ensure IEPs promote access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).By deepening understanding of each participant’s role, this document supports equitable, student-centered decision-making and fosters strong partnerships, helping every student thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.The document is available here: www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/specialeducation/iep/IEP-Roles_Responsibilities... ... See MoreSee Less

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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

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Do you see familiar faces in this staff photo from 2017?Whether your mentor was here in 2017 or started in 2025, we have the best people with lived experience, training, and knowledge.Connect with the Parent Mentor in your part of the state -> www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

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Focus on the possible! An IEP is more than just a list of challenges—it’s a roadmap built on what your child can do.Your child’s strengths are the foundation of a successful IEP. IEPs should highlight what students do well, using those strengths as a foundation for addressing their needs and setting achievable goals.Register today to join our free online workshop on March 16. We’ll help you reflect on your child’s skills and prepare you to walk into your next IEP meeting with confidence.Register at tinyurl.com/m4wj54c8Full details, easy registration, and more learning opportunities at 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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