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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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We kicked off LIPA 2026 this past weekend in Mt. Pleasant with another incredible group of leaders! 👏This year's cohort brings energy, passion, and strong leadership skills, all rooted in a shared commitment to advancing the disability rights movement. We’re excited for all that’s ahead as they continue to learn, grow, and advocate together these next six months.Let's go, 2026 Leaders in Policy Advocacy! 💪✨Learn more about LIPA at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/lipa/#lipa ... See MoreSee Less

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Don't miss out! Registrations still being accepted!Empowered Parent IEP Course provides action steps to apply the information to your own child’s IEP. Together, we’ll learn how to:✔️Speak up confidently in your child’s IEP meetings✔️Understand your rights and the IEP process✔️Collaborate effectively with the school team✔️Address concerns in a productive, positive way🔗 Parents whose children receive special education services are invited to register for the Empowered Parent IEP Course at tinyurl.com/iepspring2026Three Tuesdays at 9:30AM starting May 5. Visit our website calendar for full details, easy registration, and additional webinar topics. www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events ... See MoreSee Less

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🕐April 14 at 12PMIEP: A Closer Look with Andrea BeachnauRegister at tinyurl.com/bdfm9s6uParents, 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 April 14 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, 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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Teens and young adults who have an active IEP can learn to take action in life to get the things they want and need! Register to join us for a Youth Self-Determination Course starting Thursday, May 14.During this four-week online course, young people can learn to choose and set their own goals, be more involved with decision making, and learn to advocate for themselves.✔️Choices and decision making✔️Problem solving✔️Setting and reaching goals✔️Self awareness, regulation, and advocacy These are interactive online sessions and participants should come ready to share. Space is limited. Registration closes May 12 or when the course is full. Register at tinyurl.com/YSDspring2026More learning opportunities on our website calendar 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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