Specialized Instruction

PowerSchool Special Education

Special Education Staff Resources
Special Education Staff: Guidance & Forms
SEPA Binder
Director of Special Education Binder
AAESA Special Transportation Documents 

Special Education Request and Referrals
Request for AAESA Ancillary Service
Request for Program Needs Review Meeting
Special Education Assessment Lending Library
Early On and Build Up Michigan Kids Referral
Build Up Michigan - Online Tracking/Follow-Up

School Medicaid
The individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) allows Medicaid to reimburse public schools for medically necessary services provided to eligible special education students.  The School-Based Services Medicaid Program is designed to ensure that eligible children who receive special education services have access to needed health care.

Medicaid services provided in public schools include programs to address physical, mental and emotional health.  Districts are required to notify the family of children who qualify and obtain consent prior to requesting reimbursement from Medicaid.  All Medicaid claims for public schools in Allegan County are submitted through the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency.

    Medicaid Parent Consent Annual Notification
    Prescription (Speech, OT, O & M)
    Prescription (PT - requires Parent Consent)
    Personal Care Log - Monthly
    AAESA Brochure: School-Based Medicaid FAQ
    Speech Therapist - "Under Direction Form"
    School Social Worker - "Under Supervision Form"
    Occupational Therapist - "Under Direction Form"

Parent Resources
Special Education Dispute Resolution
Parents and school districts have a number of collaborative options and methods for resolving special education concerns or formal complaints. Please contact Lori Chapman, Assistant Director of Specialized Instruction, to help you understand your rights: (269) 512-7762, lchapman@alleganaesa.org. 

     Special Education Problem Solving Process
     Due Process Complaint Procedures
     Procedural Safeguards Notice
     Michigan Alliance for Families
     MiSchool Data
     Special Education Mediation Program (MSEMP)

Free program for parents and schools to resolve special education disputes in
collaboration call:1-800-8RESOLVE