Francis Allen

Autism Alliance of Michigan, Education & Data Analytics Intern

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Autism Alliance of Michigan Celebrates Record-Breaking Education Budget with Critical Special Education Measures – More Work Lies Ahead

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. The increase prioritizes equitable education and brings the total special education budget over $2 billion, an important step toward investing in the future of our […]

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Autism Alliance of Michigan Completes Stakeholder Engagement Survey, Gleans Insight Into Special Education Climate

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 Alliance of Michigan Education Stakeholder Engagement: A Qualitative Analysis & Summary of Stakeholder Interviews The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) partnered with Public Sector Consultants

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U.S. Department of Education Tells States To Step Up IDEA Compliance; Autism Alliance of Michigan Comments

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 Compliance The 45-page document released this week by the U.S. Department of Education outlines steps that states should take to enhance their monitoring of IDEA and ensure

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The U.S. Dept. of Education (ED) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has released the annual IDEA state determinations for 2023

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 its implementation of IDEA, based on the state’s performance on its State Performance Plan (SPP). The 2023 determinations are based on performance for fiscal year

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Michigan Department of Education Submits Proposed Revisions to State ESSA Plan; Autism Alliance of Michigan Comments

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 Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) respectfully submits our commentsrelated to the proposed revisions to the Michigan ESSA Plan. AAoM is a statewide nonprofit with a mission

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