Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/dh92te2k Join us in this session to learn more about how Special Education Mediation Services’ (SEMS) facilitation and mediation services can support collaborative
Tag: Special Education
Special Education 101: Training of the Parent Member
We offer our 4-hour Virtual Parent Member Training four times per year, via Zoom. Participants will learn about the entire Committee for Special Education (CSE) process, and those eligible can
Special Education State Complaints
Thursday, February 22, 2024 6:30pm-7:30pm Register at tinyurl.com/49r44xpw This free, online workshop will explain when and why a parent might want to file a special education state complaint and how
Instructional Planning and Strategies for Academic Engagement
Dates: February 12, 2024 – March 4, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Topic Focus: Instructional Planning and Strategies for Academic Engagement Format: Virtual SCECHs: 8 Fee: $40 ($10 per training) Registration Closes for Module 3-4: February
Special Education State Complaints
Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll. This free, online workshop will explain when and why a parent might want to file a special education state complaint and how the
Serving on Special Education Committees
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:00pm-1:00pm Register at tinyurl.com/28vj9y7z OR 6:30pm-7:30pm Register at tinyurl.com/e2k3fc2k This workshop will help you better understand the importance of effective parent representation on special education committees.
Special Education Symposium – Know Your Rights
A partnership between Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition and Lakeshore Legal Aid. Explore the IEP process Understand Least Restrictive Environment Get your questions answered And much much more Event
SUPPORT GROUP- All things school-related: IEPs, Special Ed Services, 504’s, etc.
SUPPORT GROUP ON ALL THINGS SCHOOL-RELATED! How can you get the best school experience for your student? Join Jen Amorose, ASK Board Member and Autism Teacher Consultant, for an informative
How to Ask for an Accommodation
This webinar focuses on identifying a child’s strengths and disability related needs to request appropriate accommodations in school or future employment. Youth ages 12 and under, will participate in a fun
A Guide for Families and Caregivers about Special Education
Participants will: • understand the concepts of SDI. • understand that there is both federal and state regulation around SDI. • examine what SDI might look like in the classroom
Collaborative Communication in Special Education
Wednesday May 10 at 12 PM – 1 PM or 6 PM – 7 PM Join Michigan Alliance for Families at either 12:00pm or 6:00pm for Collaborative Communication in Special
Family Forum: Preparing for Your Child’s Annual Review
Parents are integral partners in the special education process. Join this conversation as we explore how parents can effectively prepare for the annual review and be an effective member of
Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility
Join Michigan Alliance for Families for Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility with Michelle Driscoll. Evaluation is the first step in the special education process is to determine if a student
Collaborative Communication in Special Education
Join Michigan Alliance for Families for an online workshop: Collaborative Communication in Special Education–The Who, What, Where, When & How of Special Education Mediation Services. Good communication between parents and
Special Education State Complaints
Join Michigan Alliance for Families for Special Education State Complaints with Michelle Driscoll. This free, online workshop will explain when and why a parent might want to file a special
Special Education State Complaints
This free, online workshop will explain when and why a parent might want to file a special education state complaint and how the process works. • Explain the federal regulations,
How To Develop and Maintain Trust in School-Family Partnerships
There is an important connection between trust, school, and family engagement. This workshop will focus on the importance of building trusting family-school relationships for improved student outcomes for children who
Parents as Partners: Effective Communication within Special Education
This presentation will offer parents a review of basic communication skills that can be useful during meetings and other discussions about their child’s education program. Building confidence in the ability
Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility
Join Michigan Alliance for Families for Special Education Evaluation and Eligibility with Michelle Driscoll. Evaluation is the first step in the special education process is to determine if a student
Serving on Special Education Committees
Join Michigan Alliance for Families for Serving on Special Education Committees with Stephanie Nicholls. This workshop will help you better understand the importance of effective parent representation on special education
Annual Special Education Rally Insists it’s Time to Invest in our Students
Autism Alliance of Michigan was represented this week at the annual Special Education rally organized by Marcie Lipsett, an education advocate and founder of Michigan Alliance for Special Education. Families
Change for Autism Campaign
To celebrate April as National Autism Awareness month, 250 classrooms in southeast Michigan participated in AAoM’s Second Annual Change for Autism campaign. This campaign benefitted Michigan families affected by autism
From Working Through a Learning Disability to Inspiring Others: Jacob Levy’s Story
We took some time to talk with Jacob Levy, founder of MODIFIED MUSIC-ATION, which combines a basic approach to learning with the fundamentals of music. Along with music education, MODIFIED MUSIC-ATION
Is my child’s GPS unit allowed in school?
Question: I have a 5 year old ASD child that also has Apraxia of Speech (non verbal). He started Kindergarten this year and within the month he has been “lost”
15 Year Old…Trouble Going to School
Question: I am having difficulty getting my 15 year old son to go to school. When the bus comes, he refuses to go to the bus and the bus only waits
Michigan Falls Short On Special Education Services
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Help! Now that I have an autism diagnosis for my son…what’s next?
Question: My son finally was able to be diagnosed by the School’s education team that oversees his IEP as ASD. He is in 5th grade and 11 years old. Since he
Help! Son attends Private School for Children with Learning Disorders…possible state reimbursement?
Question: Our son is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and attends a private school designed to help children with learning disorders. He has and has always had an IEP when