FTF Behavioral Consulting recognizes success stories of START
FTF Behavioral Consulting recognizes the START Project's PFA-SBT success storie
Published September 22, 2023
Michigan Legislature approves 23-24 budget that fully funds the foundation allowance for special education students for the first time
Michigan Legislature approves 2023-2024 budget, which includes an increase of $310.3 million for special education.
Published June 29, 2023
Autism Education Center continues work focusing on inclusion, best classroom experiences
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.
Published April 18, 2023
Spread the Word Inclusion Day - March 1st
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.
Published February 20, 2023
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 on March 1-3, 2023. Visit CEC's website for more information and registration.
Published February 5, 2023
Family Matters Resources and Information
Teri Rink, Director of the Office of Special Education, encourages you to share the resources on the Family Matters website. New fact sheets are added on an ongoing basis. You may sign up to receive notifications when new information is available.
Published December 15, 2022
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 6-7, 2022. Visit MAC's website for more information and registration.
Published October 4, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Releases Back-to-School Checklist for Parents
The U.S. Department of Education released a back-to-school checklist for parents and families.
Published August 25, 2022
MDE OSE: Free Applied Behavior Analysis in Schools Course
The Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education (MDE OSE) is excited to announce the release of a free virtual Applied Behavior Analysis in Schools course.
Published May 10, 2022
CMU Autism Employment Study: Research Opportunity
Central Michigan University is seeking people ages 14 and older to take part in a research study involving discussing their job and/or job search.
Published May 5, 2022
Summer Camp Scholarship Opportunities
The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (Family Center) and the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children both offer a camp scholarship program.
Published March 29, 2022
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference March 2-4, 2022
The Michigan Council for Exceptional Children's 82nd Annual Conference will be held March 2-4, 2022.
Published February 23, 2022
CDC: revised milestones and tips to support early child development
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce the release of revised developmental milestones and tips to support early child development.
Published February 8, 2022
New grant opportunity to reduce bullying for youth with special health care needs
You are invited to join the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and the Children's Special Health Care Services to learn about a new grant opportunity to reduce bullying for youth with special health care needs.
Published January 31, 2022
CDC: Study shows prevalence of ASD has increased to 1 in 44 children
CDC: Study shows prevalence of ASD has increased to 1 in 44 children
Published January 11, 2022
Michigan Alliance for Families: IEP Course for Parents
Michigan Alliance for Families is inviting parents to join a 5-week online course to the quality of their contributions to their childs Individualized Education Program (IEP) and increase their effectiveness to address concerns using the IEP process.
Published January 5, 2022
School Safety Drills and Exercises for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Tips and Resources for Educators
The National Association of School Psychologists shares tips and resources for educators regarding school safety drills and exercises for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Published December 8, 2021
Michigan Interagency Transition Team (MITT) is seeking input from families and caregivers!
The Michigan Interagency Transition Team (MITT) is seeking input from families and caregivers of youth and children receiving special education services in Michigan to hear about programs that prepare students for life after high school.
Published November 3, 2021
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute is seeking feedback!
The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute is seeking what is most important to you so they can meet the needs of Michigan's intellectual and developmental disability community!
Published October 29, 2021
START staff will be presenting at the Michigan Autism Conference
START staff will be presenting at the virtual Michigan Autism Conference (MAC) on October 7-8, 2021.
Published September 21, 2021