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State Superintendent’s Challenge Aims to Reduce Dropout Rates in Michigan
February 2012 – The Dropout Challenge focuses on building an early warning and intervention system, and all schools are encouraged to participate.
Family Involvement Can Improve Student Success
January 2012 – Improving Family Involvement is an online resource organized around Joyce Epstein’s framework of six types of family involvement. It is intended to assist in improved communication between schools and families. (Audio Available)
Michigan Department of Education, Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) Returns to Lansing
December 2011 – The Michigan Department of Education, Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) recently moved from its location in Flint, on the Michigan School for the Deaf campus, to the Library of Michigan in Lansing. (Audio Available)
Assisting Youth From High School to Postsecondary Goals
October 2011 – This article looks at the work of the transition coordinator and his or her role in helping students with disabilities move successfully from special education supports and services to the next phase of life. (Audio Available)
