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Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaims April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month in Michigan
April 1, 2024
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaims April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month in Michigan
Spring Webinar Series hosted by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
March 5, 2024
Spring Webinar Series hosted by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
START Staff presenting at Michigan Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference
February 15, 2024
START staff will be presenting and exhibiting at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), held at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids from February 28 - March 1, 2024
MDE OSE releases updated guidance on Least Restrictive Environment: Nonacademic Settings
December 4, 2023
MDE OSE releases updated guidance on Least Restrictive Environment: Nonacademic Settings
OSEP releases updated listing of technical centers, including the new centers funded in FY 2023
November 13, 2023
OSEP funds over 50 centers to provide a diverse range of services and supports to special education stakeholders. These centers provide technical assistance (TA) services to families, schools, districts, and States.
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to the Autism Council
October 11, 2023
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments to the Autism Council.
FTF Behavioral Consulting recognizes success stories of START
September 22, 2023
FTF Behavioral Consulting recognizes the START Project's PFA-SBT success storie
Michigan Legislature approves 23-24 budget that fully funds the foundation allowance for special education students for the first time
June 29, 2023
Michigan Legislature approves 2023-2024 budget, which includes an increase of $310.3 million for special education.
Autism Education Center continues work focusing on inclusion, best classroom experiences
April 18, 2023
The Autism Education Center's work on promoting the placement of students with autism into the general classroom setting to the greatest extent possible has dovetailed with a renewed Michigan Department of Education focus on the same concept.
Spread the Word Inclusion Day - March 1st
February 20, 2023
Spread the Word Inclusion is an initiative founded in 2009 and continuously led by youth activists. Their efforts are designed to rally schools, organizations, and communities to commit to inclusion.