Early On of Barry County

12/18/2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Empowered Parent IEP Course, three Mondays at 4:30pm starting January 26. Registrations accepted 12/17 - 1/8 (or when full)

This IEP Course provides action steps to apply the information to your own child’s IEP. Together, we’ll learn how to:

✔️Speak up confidently in your child’s IEP meetings
✔️Understand your rights and the IEP process
✔️Collaborate effectively with the school team
✔️Address concerns in a productive, positive way

🔗 Parents whose children receive special education services are invited to register for the Empowered Parent IEP Course at https://tinyurl.com/IEP2026Winter

Can't make this session?
Mark your calendar to join us for the final IEP Course of the year on May 5, three Tuesdays from 9:30am–11:30am. Registration opens 4/8.

Visit our website calendar for full details, easy registration, and additional webinar topics. https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

12/09/2025

11/21/2025

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

Hey moms! Join us Thursday, December 4 from 6-8pm for a relaxed and supportive social night. We'll have a festive fused glass ornament class, hot cocoa bar, and light refreshments.

📍118 W. State St., Hastings, MI

For moms or caregivers of children with disabilities. Space is limited. Email maggie@theabilitycollective.org to reserve your spot.

10/29/2025

NAVIGATING EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (PRESCHOOL)
WITH KELSEY BISWANGER

OCTOBER 30, 2025
12:00PM-1:00PM

Heading off to preschool? Students with disabilities should attend preschool with non-disabled peers. But navigating preschool is different than kindergarten or the Early On program.

Join this free, online workshop to learn more about preschool options that are available for students with an IEP (Individualized Education Program), and how special education and related services work for preschoolers.

In this workshop you will learn more about:

Researching preschool options
Least Restrictive Environment and the benefits
Rights and protections
Supports and services available

There will also be time set aside to ask questions.

Who should attend? Families with a child in or getting ready for preschool with a disability or developmental concern

Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/4zmc42aw

If you require accommodations or materials in an alternative format, please let us know two weeks before the workshop.

10/27/2025

A 16-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a Cass County lake after he had been reported missing.

10/25/2025

10/23/2025

Join us for a ghoulishly delightful afternoon at the library as we celebrate the spooky season with our Spooky Cookie Decorating program! On Monday, October 27 from 3:30-4:30, youth of all ages can drop by and decorate a cookie to enjoy immediately or take with you to enjoy later. All supplies will be provided and everyone is welcome!

10/21/2025

19 Co-Regulation Tips for Infants and Toddlers
When the needs of infants and toddlers are met, positive behavior can follow. Help young children feel cared for and understood with these tips.

Link:
https://blog.brookespublishing.com/19-co-regulation-tips-for-addressing-young-childrens-behavior/
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