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QUICK GUIDES
These QuickGuides have been written to simplify state policies and procedures for parents and students. They are available for use by students and parents, as well as school personnel and administrators. Feel free to share this information, as there is no copyright on the guides.

Please note that the information provided in the QuickGuides is generally specific to the state of Michigan. Although there are educational regulations outlined by the federal government, individual states school codes vary.

For inquiries outside Michigan, contact your state Department of Education, or protection and advocacy group for state-specific information

Available Quick Guides
Meeting with Schools provides tips on effective communication strategies when dealing with school staff persons.
Special Education Evaluations describes the special education evaluation process.
Successful Individualized Education Plans outlines pointers for parents before attending an IEPT meeting.
Special Education Protections from Discipline gives information on the safeguards, which protect Special Education students from suspensions, expulsions, and other exclusions in school.

Suspensions and Expulsions outlines Michigan's Zero Tolerance expulsion climate, and provides suggestions for what to do if your child has been suspended or expelled from public school.

Expulsion Procedure for General Education Students outlines the basic expulsion procedure for general education students in Michigan.
Expulsion Procedure for Special Education Students outlines the basic expulsion procedure for special education students in Michigan.
Filing a Complaint gives information on what an Intermediate School District and Office for Civil Rights complaint should include.
Special Education Protection from Discipline