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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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  • NEW VIDEO

    Students with disabilities have options when it comes to post-secondary education! Check out our latest video College Planning with an IEP .

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Michigan Alliance for Families

12 hours ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
Career and Technical Education gives students hands-on real world job experience that employers value! CTE can be tailored to meet the unique needs of a student with an IEP. CTE opens doors to opportunities and future careers.Parents need to understand the important words that impact their child's special education services. Follow this page as we help decode this alphabet soup.Learn more about the CTE and other special education matters on our website www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/postsecondary-education/Catch the video explainer of this abbreviation on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/shorts/6Tvswtgt5EE ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

19 hours ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
🕛October 29 @ 12PMSection 504 @ School: What Parents Need to Know with Michelle Driscoll & Stephanie NichollsRegister at tinyurl.com/2tmc5p84Section 504 is not special education law, but a different act that offers different protections for students with disabilities. Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Students are protected in their access to academics, social engagement, extracurriculars, sports, events, and other school-sponsored activities. Students who might not qualify for an IEP may be covered by a Section 504 Plan. If you have questions like:💭How do I get a 504 Plan?💭What is the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP?💭What could supports and services look like?💭What are my rights?Register to join us on October 29 at 1PM tinyurl.com/2tmc5p84Can't make it this month? This presentation is offered again on December 9 at 10AM tinyurl.com/24z4smpm and February 4 at 5PM tinyurl.com/mz4ahttr See our website calendar for full details, easy registration, and more learning opportunities. www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

1 day ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
The spotlight shines on our amazing staff as Michigan Alliance for Families celebrates twenty years of special education mentoring! Say hello to Sherry Kenworthy Mentor Support Supervisor. From her early work as a Regional Parent Mentor to her current role providing guidance and supervision to RPMs, she helps staff build their skills and wisdom to assist families in their communities. She excels at helping families identify priorities and consider solution-focused next steps. One of the greatest insights Sherry brings is a data-driven approach to decision-making. Sherry's dedication, wisdom, and steady leadership make her an invaluable part of Michigan Alliance for Families.Like and follow our page and get to know our team members who who use their lived experience navigating special education to support families across Michigan every #maf20yearsyears ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
🤔What is Section 504?Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.Students are protected in their access to academics, social engagement, extracurriculars, sports, events, and other school-sponsored activities. Students who might not qualify for an IEP may be covered by Section 504.🔗Join us on October 29 at noon for Section 504 @ School: What Parents Need to Know. Register at tinyurl.com/2tmc5p84 Find answers to questions like:❓ How do I get a 504 Plan?❓ What is the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP?❓ What could supports and services look like?❓ What are my rights?Parents with questions about IEP Eligibility should register to join us for a November 5 webinar. Register at tinyurl.com/4thcrx48 Find more online learning opportunities on our website calendar www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ...

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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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