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parent Referral For special education evaluation

​Heidi Lauzon
Ironwood Area School District
K-12 Special Education Supervisor

I am Heidi Lauzon, the Ironwood Area School District Special Education Supervisor. My prior work experiences have helped prepare me for this role. I have been a special education teacher for students with emotional impairments, a resource room teacher, a guidance counselor and a behavior consultant. I am nearing the end of my studies at Northern Michigan University to obtain the Supervisor of Special Education Approval. 

As the Ironwood Area School District Special Education Supervisor, I oversee and administer all district evaluations and programs for children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) .  I also serve as the Ironwood Area School District Representative and member of the IEP Team. Therefore, I am responsible for ensuring – at a local level – that the District is complying with the procedural and substantive requirements of the IDEA, and that students are receiving a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). 

 I am fortunate and thankful to work in a field that has always been my passion. I look forward to the 2018-2019 school year! 

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Other agencies and organizations that work with families and schools to support students with disabilities.

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• Michigan Alliance for Families
  A parent group that works directly with families across the state.
• Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project
  Works with schools, community partners, and families to support students with ASD.
• Michigan Special Education Mediation Program (MSEMP)
  Mediators help resolve disagreements between parents and schools.
• IDEA Grant Funded Initiatives
  Various initiatives funded by the Office of Special Education to enhance its support for special education in Michigan.
• Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
  MRS helps individuals with disabilities enter the workforce.
• Center for Parent Information and Resources
  A federally-funded center that assists other parent training centers.