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INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORTS

Please click on the link below to learn more about the Michigan Department of Education- Office of Special Education, response to COVID-19 and other information.

Visit the Department of Education Website

Ever wondered what laws guide special education? Please click the link below to read the Michigan Administration Rules for Special Education (MARSE)with the Individuals Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA) Federal Regulations.

Michigan Administration Rules for Special Education

For students and families who are English learners it can be extremely challenging to navigate and understand special education services please click the link below to learn more information about English learners and special education 

English Learners and Special Education

It is very important to request all school evaluations in writing. Please click the link below to learn what's next after you request a special education evaluation known as an Individual Education Program (IEP) evaluation in writing.

Also please check out this link for more information on evaluations

Do you have questions about discipline? Discipline generally refers to suspensions and expulsions, which remove students from their educational placement. Please see the link below to learn more

Did you know calls requesting your child to be picked up from school is considered a suspension. Each time a child is sent home documentation of the suspension must be provided. The following 7 factors has to be considered before a student is suspended or expelled from school:


 (1) The student’s age.


 (2) The student’s disciplinary history. 


 (3) Whether the student is a student with a disability.


 (4) The seriousness of the violation or behavior committed by the student.


 (5) Whether the violation or behavior committed by the student threatened the safety of any student or staff member. 


 (6) Whether restorative practices will be used to address the violation or behavior committed by the student. 


 (7) Whether a lesser intervention would properly address the violation or behavior committed by the student. 


Note: This does not apply for students being expelled for possessing a firearm. 




Trying to get and or maintain special education services maybe very overwhelming and stressful at times, we are here to help! Have questions, concerns or need help please contact us. 

Do you have questions about discipline? Discipline generally refers to suspensions and expulsions, which remove students from their educational placement. Please see the link below to learn more

Questions?

Call our 24/7 support line 1-877-856-1108

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