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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Special Education Resources

Answers about your child's special education program

Disability Information

Information about your child's disability

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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.

News & Updates

SBOE LISTENING SESSIONS

The State Board of Education Special Education Committee is holding meetings across the state to share your feedback on special education services.
NEW VIDEO

If you suspect a disabilities and are seeking a special education evaluation, this video is a great starting point for better understanding of IEP Eligibility .

NEXT EMPOWERED PARENT COURSE

Registration for our January course (three Saturday mornings) opens 1/1. Registration for the April course (three Wednesdays at 5PM) opens 3/15. Limited spaces available.
RESOURCES

- Important resources from Michigan Department of Education: Family Matters Fact Sheets, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and Michigan.gov Special Education.

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Michigan Alliance for Families

4 hours ago

Are you a parent or caregiver who wants to have a stronger voice in programs, services, and policies that affect children and families? Parent Leadership in State Government invites you to apply for the next Parents Partnering for Change (PPC) Parent Leadership Training.PPC helps parents develop knowledge, skills, and confidence to become leaders and advocates in their communities. Through this interactive training, you'll learn how to share your family's experiences to create positive changes, strengthen your communication skills, understand how committees and boards operate, and explore what it means to be a parent leader. The training will be held December 1st, 8th, and 15th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET virtually on Zoom. Participants must attend both days. There is no cost to participate, and participants receive a $200 stipend and childcare stipends are available.Eligible participants are Michigan parents or caregivers of a child from birth through age 18 who have received specialty public services in Michigan.To learn more and register, visit chc.mphi.org/surveys/?s=FNHM3RR8MPP7J8HPQuestions about this training should be directed to ppctraining@mphi.org ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

8 hours ago

Vocabulary development starts early, before children learn to read. This resource from the National Center on Improving Literacy explains different types of vocabulary, and activities families can do at home to foster a child's vocabulary.Find the vocabulary resources here: improvingliteracy.org/resource/activities-to-build-your-childs-vocabulary-at-home/ ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

23 hours ago

“Your compassion, understanding, and the wealth of information you shared is incredibly helpful and much appreciated. You made me feel supported and empowered during a very difficult time, and I can’t thank you enough for that.”You're welcome. That's what we do. We have done it for 20 years and hope to do it 20+ more. ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

1 day ago

We're partnering with Statewide Autism Resources & Training (START) on December 2 to explore peer support and what it can look like for students with disabilities.Peer to Peer programs create opportunities for students to build friendships, foster a sense of belonging, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a more inclusive school community. Join us to learn what Peer to Peer is, how it creates opportunities for students with and without disabilities, and why these programs are making a difference in schools across Michigan. Register at tinyurl.com/3rbc35p6 ...

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Michigan Alliance for Families

1 day ago

🕙 November 13 @ 10AMIEP: A Closer Look with Andrea BeachnauRegister at tinyurl.com/4avrwr6z ...

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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.