Special Education Support and Resources
GVSU values an inclusive environment where all children are embraced and supported in their school environment. Toward that end, the GVSU CSO offers a variety of support and resources to help charter schools, including:
- Special education consultation
- Comprehensive special education program review
- Access to state, federal and national resources
If you can't find information you seek or have more questions about special education, please contact your GVSU School Support Specialist.
Resource Bank
State, federal and national resources are identified below to assist you with gaining an understanding of your legal obligations for identifying and providing a free appropriate public education within the least restrictive environment for children identified or suspected of having a disability under state and federal law. Additional resources are provided for ease of access and to support compliance with other key laws impacting schools and/or preserving the rights of individual with disabilities.
Michigan Resources
Michigan State Legislation
- Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) with related IDEA Federal Regulations
- Michigan Child Protection Act
- Michigan Compiled Laws or Proposed Legislation
- Michigan Freedom of Information Act
- Michigan Revised School Code
- Michigan School Aid Act
- Michigan Special Education Reference (MI-SER)
Michigan Department of Education
MDE Special Education Guidance Documents
- Guidance for Determining the Need for and Amount of Compensatory Education
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development: Supplementary Aids and Services
- The Resolution Meeting
MDE Curriculum Content Resources
- Dynamic Learning Maps: Essential Elements for ELA
- Dynamic Learning Maps: Essential Elements for Mathematics
- ELA and Mathematics: Essential Elements
- Science and Social Studies: Essential Elements - Extended Grade Level Content Expectations (EGLCE) and EHSCE
MDE Special Education Resources
- MDE Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services
- MDE Online Educator Certification
- MDE State and School Finance
MDE State Data Resources
- Catamaran
- Catamaran Training
- Catamaran Sample Procedures
- MDE Center for Educational Performance & Information (CEPI)
- MDE Michigan Education Information Systems (MEIS)
- MDE Parent Dashboard
- Mi School Data
Other MDE/ISD Resources
- MDE Academic Standards and Resources
- MDE Alternatives to Suspension and Expulsion Toolkit
- MDE Discipline Protections for Students with Disability webinar recording
- MDE Dispute Resolution Resources
- MDE Early Literacy Coaching Model
- MDE Family Matters
- MDE Office of Educator Excellence
- MDE Special Education Grant Funded Initiatives
- MDE Student Assessment Tool Kits and Resources (M-STEP, MME, M-Access, etc.)
- Michigan Assistive Technology Project - Alt +Shift: Rethink the Possible
- Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MIBLSI)
- Michigan Model Due Process Complaint/Request for Hearing
- Special Education Procedural Safeguards
- Transition Planning
State Agencies
National/Federal Resources
U.S. Department of Education and Related Resources
- Education Northwest
- IES Regional Educational Laboratory Program
- National Charter Schools Resource Center
- Office of Special Education Programs
- U.S. Department of Education National Center for Educational Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
- U.S. Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement
- U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
National Associations and Agencies
National Intervention and Behavioral Resources
- Association of Positive Behavior Support
- Florida Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Project
- IRIS Center
- OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
- Successful Schools, Inc.
- The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children
- What Works Clearing House
Inclusive Schools Resources
Inclusive Schools Network
Additional Resources for Individuals
Special Education Teacher/Ancillary Staff Resources
- Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI)
- Family Matters Fact Sheet
- Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) with related IDEA Federal Regulations
- Michigan Special Education Reference (MI-SER)
- Procedural Safeguards
- Resource Teacher Toolbox
- School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Principal Resources
- Catamaran
- Center for Educational Performance and Information
- Family Matters Overview
- IDEA Fact Sheet
- Learning Forward: The Professional Learning Organization
- Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) with related IDEA Federal Regulations
- Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE)
- Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA)
- Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA)
- Michigan Special Education Reference (MI-SER)
Board Member Resources
Parent Resources
- Center for Parent Information & Resources
- Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs
- Family Matters Fact Sheet
- MDE Main Website
- MDE Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services
- MDE Parent Dashboard
- Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) with related IDEA Federal Regulations
- Michigan Alliance for Families
- Michigan Special Education Reference (MI-SER)
- Procedural Safeguards