Specialized Instruction

Special Education Staff Resources

Special Education:  Guidance, Resources & Forms
SEPA Binder
Special Education Assessment Lending Library
Early-On and Build 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 specials 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.

AAESA Brochure: School-Based Medicaid

Medicaid Annual Notice - AAESA

Laws, Regulations and Rules

In Michigan, three documents provide the legal basis for special education: 

Individuals with Disabilitis Education Act (IDEA) Regulations
Michigan Administrative Rules for SE (MARSE)
Allegan Area ESA Special Education Plan

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 Wendy Minor, Director of Program Improvement, to help you understand your rights: (269) 512-7762, wendy.minor@alleganaesa.org. 

Family Matters
Special Education Problem Solving Process
Due Process Complaint Procedures
Procedural Safeguards Notice
Michigan Alliance for Families
MiSchool Data
Special Education Mediation Services

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