[nfbmi-talk] Focus on Results Newsletter

[Larry Posont]

National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
20812 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

April 15, 2013

Dear Michigan Federationists:

     I receive the Focus on Results Newsletter as President of the
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan. It is a Newsletter
concerning special education. Sometimes content is blindness specific
and sometimes it is not. I include it for you here so that you can
subscribe if you are interested.


Sincerely,
Larry Posont
President
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
(313) 271-3058
Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
Web page: www.nfbmi.org

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Subject: April 2013 FOCUS on Results


                 April 2013

                         FOCUS on Results is designed to guide
education stakeholders with information and technical assistance about
topics relevant to improving educational outcomes for students with
disabilities.

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                        Strategic State Plan Addresses Autism Spectrum
Disorder in Michigan
                        In August 2009, Michigan human service agency
directors approved the development of a Michigan Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) State Plan to address the state’s growing rate of
people with an ASD. A development committee and advisory board were
appointed to create the ASD State Plan.



                        Michigan Special Education Mediation Program
Is Free Service That Helps Districts Avoid Complaints
                        Did you know there’s a program that can help
your district avoid costly and time-consuming special education
complaints? The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of
Special Education’s (OSE) Michigan Special Education Mediation Program
(MSEMP) provides facilitation and mediation services. Educators and
parents can use these services to avoid or resolve disputes over
education services for students with disabilities.







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