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MDHHS seeks proposals for development of anti-bullying initiatives for students with special health care needs
May 13, 2026
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has a grant opportunity for schools to develop and implement Peer to Peer programs to address bullying of students with special health care needs at elementary and secondary schools.
START Project: Celebrating 25 Years
May 4, 2026
The START Project held its 25th Annual Conference on May 4, 2026 in Lansing. Read more about the impact of START from GVNext.
MDE OSE: Guidance for Specially Designed Instruction
January 29, 2026
Guidance for Specially Designed Instruction
Update: START Project Response to Federal Autism Reports
January 26, 2026
We are sharing this statement to reinforce the importance of clear, evidence-based communication about autism.
Office of Special Education New and/or Updated Guidance Release
November 7, 2025
Office of Special Education New and/or Updated Guidance Release
Office of Special Education New and/or Updated Guidance Release
October 17, 2025
Office of Special Education New and/or Updated Guidance Release
Michigan Autistic Adult Advisory Committee (MiA3) is leading a statewide, autistic-led survey
October 17, 2025
Michigan Autistic Adult Advisory Committee (MiA3) is leading a statewide needs assessment created entirely by Autistic adults.
START Staff presenting at the 2025 CASE Conference on November 5-7, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK.
October 15, 2025
START Staff presenting at the 2025 CASE Conference on November 5-7, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK.
BTAM & ASD: An e-Guide for Assessing Students on the Autism Spectrum
September 26, 2025
The BTAM & ASD e-Guide is designed to provide best practice guidance to law enforcement agencies, leaders, and practitioners, as well as school officials, behavioral health specialists, parents, and community stakeholders.
START Staff Presenting at the MAASE Summer Institute
July 30, 2025
START staff will be presenting at the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) Summer Institute