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Educational Advocacy
Helping families navigate the educational system with confidence.
The Arc of Mid-Michigan’s educational advocates ensure that students with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive. Our advocates assist families in understanding their rights, guiding them through the process, and working with schools to develop effective learning plans.
Please call 989-723-7377 more information.
How We Can Help:
Whether you're looking for a place to start, need help understanding your child's educational records, or are looking for ongoing advocacy support, we offer options to meet your family's needs.
Not sure which option is right for you? That's okay! You can contact us or complete the intake form below, and we'll help you determine the best next step.
Choose the Support that's Right for your family
FREE
30-Minute Consultation
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30-minute consultation
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Discuss your educational concerns
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Ask questions
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Learn about available advocacy services
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No obligation
$150
File Review & Consultation
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Comprehensive review of educational documents (504, IEP, Suspension Records, etc.)
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One-hour Call/ Google Meet consultation
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Discussion of concerns and findings
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Possible next steps and recommendations
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After conprehensive review meeting, one follow up email with questions you may have
*If you decide to move forward with our Full Educational Advocacy Package, your $150 file review fee will be credited toward the $500 package when the Full Educational Advocacy Contract is signed within 30 calendar days of your file review.
Please complete and submit the intake form below!
$500
Full Educational Advocacy
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10 hours of educational advocacy
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Prepaid Retainer
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Support can include file review, advocate/client meetings, emails, calls with client and school, meeting preparation and virtual attendance of meetings as needed
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Advocacy billed in 15-minute increments
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Complimentary annual Family Membership with The Arc of Mid-Michigan
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Can be used for multiple students in same family
*In-person attendance is subject to advocate availability and requires a $50 In-person service fee per meeting
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Travel time and time spent participating in the meeting are deducted from your available advocacy hours in 15-minute increments.