Advocacy in Action: holding systems accountable Autism Alliance submits Public Comment on Michigan’s Annual State Application for Funds under IDEA Part C for FFY 2024 Last year, the Autism Alliance […]

Special Education Day 48th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Governor Whitmer proclaimed December 2 Special Education Day in Michigan (2022). On Special Education Day, we reflect on

Autism Alliance of Michigan Statement on FY24 School Aid Budget The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) applauds the $310 million special education increase in the state’s record-breaking school aid budget.

AAOM engaged Public Sector Consultants to administer survey Data includes interview and small-group discussion responses from individuals with autism, advocates and subject matter experts representing K-12 organizations Media Advisory Autism

Citing a pattern of failures, federal education officials are issuing new guidance pressuring states to improve their oversight of special education programs. Ed Department Tells States to Step Up IDEA

How the States Stack Up: 2023 IDEA State Determinations from The Advocacy Institute The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires ED to annually assign every state a “rating” on

Autism Alliance of Michigan — Comments to Proposed Amendments to Michigan ESSA Plan Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to the Michigan ESSA Plan Dear Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice: The Autism

PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Department of Education Confirms Michigan Graduation Rate for Students with Disabilities among Worst in the Nation Leaving high school with a diploma is the capstone event of

PRESS RELEASE: Michigan Slow To Comply With Federal Education Law The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (the current version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the nation’s Federal education

July 8, 2021 The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer Governor of Michigan P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Dear Governor Whitmer: We are reaching out to you today to introduce ourselves, the

June 22, 2021 Michigan Senate Binsfeld Office Building 201 Townsend Street Lansing, MI 48933 RE: Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness (SB 380-383) Dear Senators: We are reaching out

May 20, 2021 U.S. House Subcommittee for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education 2176 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Re: May 6, 2021 Hearing on Addressing the Impact

While all students may be impacted by the COVID19 school closures, students with disabilities require increased focus on addressing their unique, individualized needs and the law supports them. MiPAAC wants