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 - A fully responsive system of quality services, supports, and funding for eligible infants, toddlers, and their families.
Mission - The MICC advises and assists MiLEAP in matters related to Early On and early childhood transitions.
Vision - Infants and toddlers who are enrolled in Early On reach their fullest potential, successfully transitioning to the next phase of life, with empowered and supportive families.
Mission - Early On builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance eligible children's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.
2025 Early On Family Survey Flyer
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 January 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, 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 one week prior to a scheduled meeting. For meeting information or to request special accommodations, contact the Office of Early Education at 517-241-7004. Refer to the meeting agenda for the meeting location.
2011 Part C Regulations
Early On Glossary
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
State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP)
Travel Reimbursement Rates
Fiscal Ad Hoc Committee
2-17-2017 MDE Memo
MICC Fiscal Ad Hoc Committee Report and Recommendations (11-18-16)
MICC Fiscal Ad Hoc Committee Summary of Recommendations (11-18-16)
5-18-17 MICC Fiscal Ad Hoc Presentation
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Office of Early Education
517-241-7004
Barbara Schinderle, MICC Liaison
schinderleb@michigan.gov
