MI Aecres

09/24/2021

Join us on October 7 from 6pm-7pm, via Zoom, as YWCA Kalamazoo hosts statewide “Know Your Rights: 101”!

This education workshop will be presented by MI AECRES (Advocating for Every Child's Right to Educational Success) a nonprofit comprised of seasoned attorneys and advocates passionate about ensuring all children - especially low-income and minority children with disabilities - receive the quality education they need to thrive.

MI AECRES centers students’ rights in the education system by providing free or low-cost non-legal advocacy and legal representation to students, throughout West Michigan, to protect and enforce their education rights.

The “Know Your Rights:101” workshop, presented by MI AECRES Executive Director Jaquelyn Babinski, Esq, will cover best practices regarding:

-Special Education,
-Families’ and students’ rights,
-Education Advocacy, and
-Community engagement.

We invite and welcome all students, family, and educators to attend. As many schools across the state are returning to the classroom, it is vital that we are connected to the resources available to support students and families to empower them to have a safe and equitable learning experience!

This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom, and registration is required. Click here to register: tinyurl.com/KnowYourRightsWorkshop2021

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07/07/2021

Is your child struggling in school?

Is your child displaying behaviors that make it hard for them to learn?

Do you think they may need special education services?

Do they already receive special education services, but they don't seem to be working?

Do you want help making sure your child is getting the right educational supports and intervention they need?

If the answer to any of those questions is yes, reach out to us through our website www.miaecres.org or email us at [email protected].

06/03/2021

We are excited to welcome our newest intern, Alex!

Alex is from Canton, Ohio and and graduated from Ohio State University cm laude with a Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in Communication in May 2020. She is currently attending the University of Akron School of Law.

Alex wanted to work with MI AECRES because she says it was different than any other job posting she’d seen when applying for internships. She’s worked with children most of her life through nannying for different families in both Canton and Columbus, but this position resonated with her because of its advocacy focus, and it felt like a more personal and hands-on way to help people.

We are so happy to have you on the team, Alex!

04/18/2021

At MI AECRES, we are proud of the work we do to advocate for every child's right to educational success. A few client testimonials are included below:

"Amazing job, hands down. MI AECRES has really worked hard to advocate for my son." ~Jessica, from Canton, MI

"Excellent experience! Very understanding and generally concerned with obtaining the needs of my daughter." ~Anonymous

Message us through social media or check out our website (https://www.miaecres.org/) if you're interested in learning more. We're here to help you and your child!

04/02/2021

We are proud to introduce our founder and lead attorney, Jacquelyn Babinski! Jacquelyn is a passionate and experienced attorney who has dedicated her career to advocating for children's education rights.
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At MI AECRES, Jacquelyn serves as our Executive Director managing the day-to-day affairs of the organization and working closely with the other board members to develop and implement strategic planning initiatives of MI AECRES. Jacquelyn also serves as MI AECRES' lead attorney, which includes recruiting, training, and supervising non-attorney advocates; identifying, investigating, developing and litigating education cases in administrative hearings, as well as in federal and state court; and engaging with community partners, policymakers, and community groups working on similar issues.

Jacquelyn earned her BS in Child Development and Psychology in December 2014 from Central Michigan University/ After working as a juvenile probation officer, she attended law school at Michigan State University and graduated magna cm laude in 2018. In March 2020, Jacquelyn began providing services as a Contract Attorney to Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (LSEM). At LSEM, Jacquelyn primarily represents students attending Flint Community Schools who have been affected by the Flint Water Crisis. In July 2020, Jacquelyn opened her private practice, Babinski Law, PLLC, practicing education and criminal law, along with some court-appointed family law work. Jacquelyn is also currently involved with multiple non-profit organizations focused on improving the lives of youth.

Thank you, Jacquelyn, for all that you do for MI AECRES and youth around Michigan!

03/12/2021

MI AECRES can help!! Call us at (231) 794-2338 to get paired with an advocate today!

And don’t forget to check out our website and make a donation today! Every child deserves a quality education!

03/10/2021

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT MI AECRES?!

We are a brand-new nonprofit in West Michigan passionate about ensuring all children receive the quality education they need to thrive. We provide free or low-cost non-legal advocacy and legal representation to students with disabilities to protect and enforce their education rights.

You can learn more about us and our work by visiting our website here: www.miaecres.org

If you or anyone you know is having trouble in school & needs some help, our advocates are ready and willing to see what help they can provide!

And please consider making a donation today to support our mission! You can donate online by clicking here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=V6ZKD8ZSH2ZSC

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