Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council
The Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) is authorized and required by Part C of the Individuals with Disablities Education Act (IDEA) as amended by Public Law 105-17. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is designated as the lead agency for the State of Michigan. The MICC is charged with advising and assisting MDE in the development and implementation of a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system that provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
MICC Vision
The MICC strenthens and supports Michigan families of children ages birth to five with special needs by advising and assisting the Michigan Department of Education in the evaluation and continuous improvement of the Early On® system.
Membership
The MICC is comprised of stakeholders in Michigan's early intervention system. Membership includes parents of infants or toddlers with disabilities, service providers, state agency administrators, personnel preparation staff, and a state legislator.
Click here for the membership list
MICC Bylaws
Click here for the MICC Bylaws
Meetings
MICC meetings provide members, families, partners, grantees, and concerned citizens the opportunity to comment on Michigan's system of early intervention. These meetings are also an opportunity for members and other interested parties to participate, in person, in the work of the MICC. All meetings are open to the public. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Special accommodations, including interpreter and translator services, should be requested at least two weeks prior to a scheduled meeting. For meeting information or to request special accommodations, contact the Office of Great Start/Early Childhood Education and Family Services at 517-373-8483.
- 2014 Meeting Dates (All meetings will be held at the Michigan Department of Education, John A. Hannah Building, State Board of Education Room, Lansing, MI from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- February 25, 2014
- May 27, 2014
- September 23, 2014
- November 25, 2014
- 2013 Meeting Dates (All meetings will be held at the Michigan Department of Education, John A. Hannah Building, State Board of Education Room, Lansing, MI from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- 2012 Meeting Dates
Meeting Minutes and Related Information
Member Resources
Outside Links
Contact Information
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Great Start
Early Childhood Education and Family Services
608 W. Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-373-8483
Fax: 517-335-0592
Barbara Schinderle, MICC Liaison
Phone: 517-241-2591
Fax: 517-335-0592
schinderleb@michigan.gov
Cheryl Najm, Support
Phone: 517-335-1580
Fax: 517-335-0592
najmc@michigan.gov