The Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) is authorized and required by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended by Public Law 105-17. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is designated as the lead agency for the state of Michigan. The MICC is charged with advising and assisting MiLEAP 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.
Vision - To guide and strengthen Michigan's early intervention system by promoting interagency collaboration, equitable access, and family-driven practices; supporting infants and toddlers with developmental delays in reaching their fullest potential.
Mission - To advise and assist the lead agency in the implementation of Part C of IDEA and to promote a coordinated, family-centered early intervention system.
Vision - A fully responsive system of quality services, supports, and funding for eligible infants, toddlers, and their families.
Mission - To promote the development of infants and toddlers by providing comprehensive, individualized, and family-centered services through everyday activities.
The MICC is comprised of stakeholders in Michigan's early intervention system. Membership includes the following governor-appointed members: parents of infants or toddlers with disabilities, individuals representing public or private providers of early intervention services, an individual representing the Michigan Legislature, a Head Start program representative, a personnel preparation representative, state agency administrators, and other representatives. Membership List (updated November 2025)
MICC Bylaws (updated 2/4/2021)
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 or virtually, in the work of the MICC. All meetings are open to the public. Individuals who need mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for effective participation should contact the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential's ADA coordinator to make their needs known as far in advance as possible, but preferably at least five business days before the date of the scheduled meeting. Visit www.michigan.gov/ADA for a list of state ADA coordinators. Refer to the meeting agenda for the meeting location.
December 4, 2025 Public Notice
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026
2011 Part C Regulations
Feeding and Swallowing Concerns Guidance Document 2015
Financial Support Document for Parents
Guidelines for Travel Times
Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) Handbook
Prior Approval for Special Events/Meetings
Request for Child Care Reimbursement
Request for Parent Support Funds
Travel Reimbursement Rates
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Office of Early Education
517-284-0146
Barbara Schinderle, MICC Liaison
schinderleb@michigan.gov
