Essential Resources for Families with Young Children
Use this guide to learn about early childhood special education, including determining eligibility, developing educational plans, and outlining services and programs available.
Family Matters provides parents and families with information about special education and other resources.
Access the Family Resource Guide for family services in Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim Counties.
Guide to Preschool & Child Care Programs
This digital guide is designed to be a valuable resource for families exploring early learning options, making it easier to compare programs and feel confident choosing the one that best fits their child’s needs.
Help Me Grow Char-Em
Help Me Grow Char-Em connects families with children prenatal through age five to local resources to help children grow up healthy and ready to succeed in school.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department and its grantees. Here you can find information and explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
Parent’s Guide to Special Education Services in the
Least Restrictive Environment
This pamphlet will help you as a parent understand the meaning of Least Restrictive Environment, and what it means for your child and his or her educational services.
Special Education Mediation Services helps students by fostering cooperation and effective teamwork among those who plan their education. The overall goal is to help students, parents, and educators make decisions that improve education outcomes. Families can also request services on this website.
Special Education Compliance in Michigan: Regulations, Rules, and Procedural Safeguards
Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE)
The Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) outline the specific requirements for how special education is implemented in Michigan. Michigan rules are aligned with federal regulations.
The IDEA includes a set of procedural safeguards designed to protect the rights of students with disabilities and their parents. The document is available in English and several other languages.
Special Education Laws and Regulations
This website features Michigan laws and policies about special education. It also includes the Michigan Special Education Reference (MI-SER), which gives access to federal and state special education law resources with a comprehensive search tool.
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