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Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) will use its Facebook (FB) page and any other social media siteS to connect with and inform parents and other interested parties about our organization. We encourage all MAF supporters to be involved in online tools such as Facebook, which can promote MAF, connect people with the information and resources that they need and positively impact the lives of families of children receiving special education services. Your use of MAF social media sites is acceptance of this Policy and has the same effect as if you had actually physically signed an agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Policy, you may not view or post any content to any MAF Social Media site. As a guest posting content to any MAF social media sites, you agree that you will not:
violate any local, state, federal and international laws and regulations, including but not limited to copyright and intellectual property rights laws regarding any content that you post;
transmit any material (by uploading, posting, email or otherwise) that is unlawful, disruptive, threatening, profane, abusive, harassing, embarrassing, tortuous, defamatory, obscene, libelous, or is an invasion of another's privacy,
make comments about a person or groups’ culture, race, ethnicity or disability that is hateful or objectionable as solely determined by MAF;
impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
transmit (by uploading, posting, email or otherwise) any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, or promotional materials about a product or Web site
post any content that may be construed as political lobbying, solicitations or endorsements. MAF reserves the right, in its discretion, to restrict or remove any content that violates these policies or any applicable law or revoke a user’s privilege to post on its page. All comments, visuals, videos and any other type of material posted by guests on MAF social media sites do not necessarily represent the views of The Arc Michigan, MAF, or their employees or affiliates. MAF assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information posted by guests. To protect your privacy, never post personal contact information on a social media site. If you need to reach MAF, call the main number at 1-800-552-4821 or send an email to [email protected]

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Throughout the year, get to know our team members who use their lived experience navigating special education to support...
11/05/2026

Throughout the year, get to know our team members who use their lived experience navigating special education to support families across Michigan every day as we celebrate twenty years of special education.

Say hello to Rachael Rubicz, our Parent Mentor in Genesee county. Rachael manages a high volume of complex inquiries. She has an extensive knowledge base in diverse family dynamics and early childhood development. Her ability to reassure and support families at critical moments makes her a vital asset for the organization.

11/04/2026

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.

Talk to your IEP team if your child's behavior is interfering with their learning or the learning of others or when the team cannot explain to you why these behaviors occur. IDEA requires the IEP team to support your student with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Start by gathering data through a Functional Behavioral Assessment. That information will be used to develop a BIP Behavioral Intervention Plan to address the behavior.

Reach out to your team and request an FBA and BIP when you have behavior concerns. Learn more about BIP and other special education matters on our website

https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/bip/

11/04/2026

It may be difficult to know what causes certain behaviors to occur with children at home, school, or in the community. Some behaviors cause concerns for a child's learning, safety, or well-being, but are filling a sensory need the child is feeling at the time.

A Functional Behavioral Assessment is a process to collect and study data to better understand what may be prompting the behavior which occurs and to understand the function of the behavior.

Parents can request an FBA when their child's behaviors interfere with learning or when there is a placement change due to disciplinary reasons.

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 FBA and other special education matters on our website https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/fba/

IEP EligibilityNovember 5 @ 5:30PMRegister at https://tinyurl.com/4thcrx48The special education process begins by determ...
11/03/2026

IEP Eligibility
November 5 @ 5:30PM
Register at https://tinyurl.com/4thcrx48

The special education process begins by determining if your child is eligible for an IEP.

In this webinar we will explore:
❔the difference between medical diagnosis and IEP eligibility
❔importance of "educational impact"
❔criteria for the 13 eligibility categories
❔evaluation and eligibility resources

💻See the full calendar of upcoming webinars at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

It's election day. Polls across Michigan will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with the exception of the four...
11/03/2026

It's election day. Polls across Michigan will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with the exception of the four western counties of the Upper Peninsula; Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee counties are on Central Time.

Experience a voting problem? You can call 866-OUR-VOTE

The purpose of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is to address the needs of the whole child (cognitive, physical,...
11/03/2026

The purpose of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is to address the needs of the whole child (cognitive, physical, behavioral, social, emotional) efficiently and effectively.

joins us on November 12 to explore what MTSS is, why it matters, and how students with disabilities fit within an integrated MTSS framework.

📊Review Bridging Special Education and MTSS guidance document
📊What is MTSS & why it is important
📊MTSS and special education
📊Myths & best practices
📊How MiMTSS supports schools across Michigan

Register at https://tinyurl.com/4bezyznb

Visit our website calendar for a full list of upcoming webinars https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

🆕 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗘𝗣𝘀 🆕𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁.Monday November 9: Emergency Prepar...
11/03/2026

🆕 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗘𝗣𝘀 🆕
𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁.

Monday November 9: Emergency Preparedness
🚨Emergencies: what they are, where they happen, how to be prepared
🚨Types of emergencies
🚨Importance of planning for the unexpected

Teens and young adults with IEPs and the people who care about them are invited to join us on the second Monday of the month at 4:30PM, starting October 12.

𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 https://tinyurl.com/adultingMAF

November - Emergency Preparedness
December - Healthy Relationships
January - Mental Health
February - Problem Solving & Decision Making
March - Sleep Wellness & Nutrition
April - Organization & Time Management
May - Community Involvement
June - Housing & Employment

🔗One registration, then select the sessions you want to attend. https://tinyurl.com/adultingMAF

🕖November 2 @ 7PMHow to Prepare for Mediation and Facilitation with Special Education Mediation ServicesRegister at http...
11/02/2026

🕖November 2 @ 7PM
How to Prepare for Mediation and Facilitation with Special Education Mediation Services
Register at https://tinyurl.com/mr3eww4b

Dealing with discipline issues?Is your child being sent home from school or removed from the classroom?Has your teen bee...
11/02/2026

Dealing with discipline issues?
Is your child being sent home from school or removed from the classroom?
Has your teen been suspended from school?

📌Join Michigan Alliance for Families on November 4 to learn about Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mvatjsk4

If a student breaks a rule at school, state law limits the ways the student may be disciplined. Students with a disability have further protections under state and federal laws that guarantee their right to receive a free appropriate public education.

📌Registration is also open to join us on November 18 for a webinar on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Learn about how to request a FBA that leads to the development of a BIP utilizing PBIS.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/4erw5b98

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