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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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“The way you explained everything makes me so much more confident in asking for what my daughter needs. I wish the school would explain these things to me and not make me feel so stupid for asking questions. I have more confidence and knowledge now because of your continued mentoring. Thank you!”There are no stupid questions. Ask us. 800-552-4821 or info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org ... See MoreSee Less
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🕡May 11 @ 6:30PM IEP: A Closer Look with Andrea BeachnauRegister at tinyurl.com/48bc8wrdParents, 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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Happy Mother's Day from Michigan Alliance for Families ❤️ We hope you feel the love and appreciation today and every day. ... See MoreSee Less
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Michigan Alliance for Families provides free information, referrals, and mentoring about special education. We offer webinars and workshops on special education topics. All our staff have lived experience with a child or close family member who received early on or special education services. Parents who want help with an early intervention or special education matter can contact the Michigan Alliance for Families parent mentor in their part of the state. ☎️1-800-552-4821📩 info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org ... 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.