News & Resources - START Project - Grand Valley State University

MDHHS seeks proposals for development of anti-bullying initiatives for students with special health care needs

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.

Published May 13, 2026

START Project: Celebrating 25 Years

The START Project held its 25th Annual Conference on May 4, 2026 in Lansing. Read more about the impact of START from GVNext.

Published May 4, 2026

MDE OSE: Guidance for Specially Designed Instruction

Guidance for Specially Designed Instruction

Published January 29, 2026

Update: START Project Response to Federal Autism Reports

We are sharing this statement to reinforce the importance of clear, evidence-based communication about autism.

Published January 26, 2026

Office of Special Education New and/or Updated Guidance Release

Published November 7, 2025

Michigan Autistic Adult Advisory Committee (MiA3) is leading a statewide, autistic-led survey

Michigan Autistic Adult Advisory Committee (MiA3) is leading a statewide needs assessment created entirely by Autistic adults.

Published October 17, 2025

Office of Special Education New and/or Updated Guidance Release

Published October 17, 2025

START Staff presenting at the 2025 CASE Conference on November 5-7, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Published October 15, 2025

BTAM & ASD: An e-Guide for Assessing Students on the Autism Spectrum

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.

Published September 26, 2025

START Staff Presenting at the MAASE Summer Institute

START staff will be presenting at the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) Summer Institute

Published July 30, 2025

Guidelines for the Provision of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Public Schools

This guidance document was developed through collaboration with a variety of stakeholders across Michigan, including representatives from education, health, and community organizations.

Published May 8, 2025

Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) Conference

The Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) Conference is on March 10-12, 2025 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, MI.

Published March 5, 2025

OAR: Postsecondary Scholarships for Autistic Students

The Organization for Autism Researchs scholarship program awards $3,000 scholarships to students across the autism spectrum.

Published December 11, 2024

START Staff presenting at Michigan Autism Conference (MAC)

START staff will be presenting and exhibiting at the Michigan Autism Conference (MAC), held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites in Kalamazoo on October 9-11, 2024. Visit MAC's website for more information and registration.

Published October 8, 2024

Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaims April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month in Michigan

Published April 1, 2024

Spring Webinar Series hosted by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR)

Published March 5, 2024

START Staff presenting at Michigan Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference

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

Published February 15, 2024

MDE OSE releases updated guidance on Least Restrictive Environment: Nonacademic Settings

Published December 4, 2023

OSEP releases updated listing of technical centers, including the new centers funded in FY 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.

Published November 13, 2023

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to the Autism Council

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments to the Autism Council.

Published October 11, 2023