Special Education Guidelines & Resources for Parents

Adult Education Enrollment Procedures (June 2022)

Dynamic Learning Maps Common Core Essential Elements

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Guidelines pdf (March 2012)

Positive Behavior Supports and Student Intervention Emergency Planning pdf (August 2017)

Special Education Glossary & Acronyms

Special Education Plan (June 2022)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Guidelines for Identification of Eligible Individuals Handbook

Cognitive Impairment (CI) Guidelines for Identification of Eligible Individuals Handbook

Emotional Impairment (EI) Guidelines for Identification of Eligible Individuals Handbook

Other Health Impairment(s) (OHI) Guidelines for Identification of Eligible Individuals Handbook

Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Guidelines for Identification of Eligible Individuals Handbook

Speech & Language Impairment (SLI) Guidelines for Identification of Eligible Individuals Handbook

Part B to Part C Transition Guidelines – Enhancing Transitions from Early On to Local Education Agencies

Berrien RESA Procedural Safeguards (July 2024)

Special Education Problem Solving Process pdf – Michigan Department of Education (November 2022)

Special Education Due Process Complaint Procedures Procedures pdf – Michigan Department of Education (June 2022)

Model Due Process Complaint / Request for Hearing Form pdf (June 2022)

Special Education Mediation Services website
They help students by fostering cooperation and effective teamwork among those who plan their education. 

Michigan Alliance for Families website
Provides information, support, and education for families who have children that receive special education services.

Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Family Matters website
Provides parents and families with information about special education and other resources.

Center for Parent Information & Resources website
Supporting the Parent Centers who serve families of children with disabilities.

Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) with Related IDEA Federal Regulations pdf (July 2022)

IDEA Regulations for Special Education

Revised School Code pdf (January 2020) 

Procedural Safeguards Notice pdf – Michigan Department of Education (October 2018)

Nonpublic & Home School Information pdf – Michigan Department of Education (2021-2022)

Supporting Student Behavior: Standards for the Emergency Use of Seclusion & Restraint pdf – Michigan Department of Education Policy (Dec. 2006/Updated April 2017)

Providing Homebound & Hospitalized Educational Services pdf – Michigan Department of Education Policy (October 2019)

Guidelines for Extended School Year Services in Michigan pdf – Michigan Department of Education (October 2018)

Standards for Extended School Year Services in Michigan pdf – Michigan Department of Education (August 2008; Updated March 2017)

Technical Assistance for Frequently Asked Questions - Special Education pdf – Michigan Department of Education (February 2004)