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MI Dept. of Ed Proposing Catastrophic Revisions to Special Ed Rules

ADHD, Autism, Education, Special Education / By marcie

The Michigan Department of Education is proposing catastrophic changes to the rules that govern how students with disabilities and “Individualized Education Programs” (“IEP”S) are educated in our state’s public schools. The public comment period is SHORT and WAYS TO COMMENT ARE LIMITED. If these rule revisions become reality in Michigan they will lead to a […]

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Call to Action: States Attacking Special Education

Education, Politics, Special Education / By marcie

Calling the Parents, Caregivers, Teachers, Clinicians and Anyone who cares about SIX MILLION STUDENTS with likely in-effective IEPs. Folks, we are in the most deplorable times for students with disabilities. A Federal law that is not even one-half century old is eroding, and now we have a new foe, a new enemy and right

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Happy 177th Birthday to Michigan? Not really and Not yet……

1 Comment / Special Education / By marcie

I will admit that I had no idea today is Michigan’s birthday. A state with 177 years of history. I will also be brutally honest and admit that I cannot wish Michigan a “Happy Birthday.” I see little to be “happy” about. The State that I was born in and have called home for 54

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An Elderly man, a street corner, and the freezing cold….

Leave a Comment / Special Education / By marcie

Tonight I was driving to a Tim Horton’s following a meeting with a new parent. To digress, I like the herbal honey-lemon tea. While crossing Telegraph and Maple in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, I saw an elderly man cross the street and stand at the corner. He appeared to be waiting for the bus. I spent

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Shout out to IL State Board of Ed and a Shame on You to Michigan and New York!

Leave a Comment / Special Education / By marcie

TGIF’s “Shame” on un-special, especially bad education is notice to both Michigan and New York. These States will not further erode special education for students with disabilities. New York will not get away with “out of level” testing and MI will not get away with giving school districts local control over special ed staffing (and

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