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Washtenaw ISD provides early childhood and special education services from birth through age 26 across Washtenaw County.  Our district aims to provide exceptional service to each young child, student, and family we support.

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The WISD Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) exists to serve two basic functions:

  • To advise the WISD Board of Education on matters pertaining to special education; and
  • To fulfill those responsibilities designated in PA 451. The PAC also facilitates communication, awareness, and involvement between parents, local districts, Boards of Education/Boards of Directors and the Intermediate School District.

The ultimate goal of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD), Special Education Department is the successful transition of all students from school to post-school activities - whether postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living or community participation.  

Transition planning is the foundation for IEP planning process. The purpose of this website is to assist all stakeholders (students, teachers, families, and other school personnel) in developing and implementing the Transition IEP and transition planning throughout the secondary years.  

Upcoming Events in the Community

Community Agency Supports

Workshops & Webinars

Upcoming 25-26 WISD Transition Student and Parent/Guardian Workshops

Sept 2025 - Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy September 30, 2025 5:30-6:30pm Medicaid Information, Social Security Benefits - washtenawaca.org

Oct 2025 - Transition Information Services Student and Parent Workshop October 23, 2025 9-11:30am Many agencies to speak and work with families - Join us on Zoom

March 2026 - Transition Law Night Workshop March 19, 2026 6-7:30pm Introduction to Postsecondary Transition Law/Information

April 2026 - MI Able Parent Workshop April 7, 2026 5:30-6:30pm Benefits for setting up MI Able accounts for your student's care and well-being - miable.org

May 2026 - Transition Information Services Student and Parent Workshop May 14, 2026 5-7:30pm Many agencies to speak and work with families - Join us on Zoom

For more information: call (734) 994-8100 ext. 1520 or email

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What is happening the next 2 weeks.

January 15 - January 16
The Social Scene - Work and Play
6:00 PM
Work and Play Disability Community Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
The Social Scene - Work and Play
Date: Jan 15 - Jan 16
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Location: Work and Play Disability Community Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Adults only with developmental disabilities community night with music, games, food & friendship every 3rd Thursday!

The Social Scene – A Monthly Community Night to Celebrate Friendship & Inclusion

Join us every third Thursday for The Social Scene, a vibrant, all-ages community event designed to foster friendship, connection, and belonging. Enjoy music, games, free food, and a welcoming environment where people of all abilities and backgrounds are valued, respected, and celebrated. Whether you're looking to meet new friends or simply enjoy a fun night out, this is the place to be!

📅 Every 3rd Thursday | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 Work and Play Disability Community Center – 444 Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti

🎉 Presented in collaboration with the Work and Play Disability Community Center, REIA Education Network Team of Michigan and the EMU Women’s Resource Center

Dr. Kimberly D. Ferrell, Ph.D. is the Coordinator of the EMU Women’s Resource Center and founder of the REIA Education Network Team of Michigan. An award-winning educator and activist, she is dedicated to creating inclusive, healing-centered spaces that uplift marginalized voices and celebrate intersectional identity.

RSVP for The Social Scene

January 16
Special Olympics Swimming (U of M)
4:00 PM
Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Special Olympics Swimming (U of M)
Date: Jan 16
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Calendar: Community Events
For information on the UM SO College unified swim practices at the YMCA in Ann Arbor: email Kathryn Hemmila at khemmila@umich.edu
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January 21
PAX Gymnastics - Our Play Ground
8:30 AM
PAX Gymnastics, 375 E North St Suite #101, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
PAX Gymnastics - Our Play Ground
Date: Jan 21
Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: PAX Gymnastics, 375 E North St Suite #101, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
Calendar: Community Events
A soft, welcoming space for adults to PLAY (unstructured with minimal instruction). 
  • Climbing wall
  • Obstacle course
  • Soft spring floor
  • Hula hoops
  • Yoga balls
  • Hippity Hop
  • Frisbee
  • Foot/hand-bag
  • Balloon dancing
  • Slack-line

Plus: Amazing music to dance, move and roll with.

Sliding Scale: $15-$20
Adaptive Pickleball - Adult Sports Club
6:00 PM
High Point School, 1735 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Adaptive Pickleball - Adult Sports Club
Date: Jan 21
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: High Point School, 1735 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Calendar: Community Events

Happy New Year! Attached you'll find registration information for Sports Club. We will facilitate 3-week rotations of adaptive pickleball, boccia, adaptive yoga, and martial arts. All clinics will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7pm at High Point School in Ann Arbor beginning January 14th.

Register here: UMAISE Event Registration

Please let us know if you have any questions!
email - PMR-UMAISETR@umich.edu


Club SkyWild
7:00 PM
Work and Play Special Needs Resource Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Club SkyWild
Date: Jan 21
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Work and Play Special Needs Resource Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events




Welcome to Club SkyWild


Club SkyWild is a unique social program for neurodivergent adults (ages 18+) designed to foster connection, creativity, and fun. Held the third Wednesday of each month from 7–9 PM in Ypsilanti, MI, participants enjoy a vibrant mix of activities, from painting and cooking classes, to game tournaments, to laid-back chats in a cozy quiet room. Upon arrival, you'll receive SkyWild Dollars called "Hollars" to spend on snacks, drinks, and activities, letting you practice money management while having a blast. Whether you're crafting, cooking, or just catching up with friends, Club SkyWild is a welcoming space to relax, learn new skills, and explore your creativity.

Register





Pricing Information

Drop-In Rate: $25 per session
Pay as you go and join us for any session that fits your schedule!

 

6-Session Package: $125
Save by purchasing a 6-session package! This flexible option allows you to attend any six sessions of your choice over time.

 

Both options include access to all activities, snacks, drinks, and the full Club SkyWild experience.


January 22
How to maximize family engagement in special education (professional development training) - PACER Center
3:30 PM
How to maximize family engagement in special education (professional development training) - PACER Center
Date: Jan 22
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
This professional development training will help regular and special education staff learn how to meaningfully and effectively partner with families throughout the special education process. Participants will learn strategies for collaboration with families that will help produce better outcomes for students with disabilities. 

RSVP for How to maximize family engagement in special education (professional development training)

Location - Zoom
January 23
Special Olympics Swimming (U of M)
4:00 PM
Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Special Olympics Swimming (U of M)
Date: Jan 23
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Calendar: Community Events
For information on the UM SO College unified swim practices at the YMCA in Ann Arbor: email Kathryn Hemmila at khemmila@umich.edu
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January 27
Enhancing independence with the Meta Glasses - PACER Center
12:00 PM
Enhancing independence with the Meta Glasses - PACER Center
Date: Jan 27
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Explore the emerging role of Meta Glasses as assistive technology and learn how wearable AI can enhance independence and everyday functioning for people with disabilities. This workshop will highlight features like object identification and text interpretation and provide practical examples for their use in school, work, home, and community settings. The session will also demonstrate how the glasses can be helpful for users with mobility limitations, low vision, or executive function challenges. 

RSVP for Enhancing independence with the Meta Glasses


Location - Zoom
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
5:00 PM
1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Jan 27
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Calendar: WISD Calendar
January 28
PAX Gymnastics - Our Play Ground
8:30 AM
PAX Gymnastics, 375 E North St Suite #101, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
PAX Gymnastics - Our Play Ground
Date: Jan 28
Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: PAX Gymnastics, 375 E North St Suite #101, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
Calendar: Community Events
A soft, welcoming space for adults to PLAY (unstructured with minimal instruction). 
  • Climbing wall
  • Obstacle course
  • Soft spring floor
  • Hula hoops
  • Yoga balls
  • Hippity Hop
  • Frisbee
  • Foot/hand-bag
  • Balloon dancing
  • Slack-line

Plus: Amazing music to dance, move and roll with.

Sliding Scale: $15-$20
Guardian's rights and responsibilities - PACER Center
12:00 PM
Guardian's rights and responsibilities - PACER Center
Date: Jan 28
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Join us to learn about the basics of special education, the process, and the rights and responsibilities of guardians within it. This workshop will also explain how PACER advocates help guardians navigate and advocate within the world of special education.

RSVP for Guardian's rights and responsibilities

Location - Zoom
Adaptive Pickleball - Adult Sports Club
6:00 PM
High Point School, 1735 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Adaptive Pickleball - Adult Sports Club
Date: Jan 28
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: High Point School, 1735 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Calendar: Community Events

Happy New Year! Attached you'll find registration information for Sports Club. We will facilitate 3-week rotations of adaptive pickleball, boccia, adaptive yoga, and martial arts. All clinics will be held on Wednesdays from 6-7pm at High Point School in Ann Arbor beginning January 14th.

Register here: UMAISE Event Registration

Please let us know if you have any questions!
email - PMR-UMAISETR@umich.edu


January 29
Washtenaw County Special Education Coffee and Conversation
8:30 AM
1819 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA
Washtenaw County Special Education Coffee and Conversation
Date: Jan 29
Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: 1819 S Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA
Calendar: Community Events

The Washtenaw County Special Education Coffee & Conversation series brings families, students, community organizations and educational professionals together to listen and discus current and relevant topics in special education.

  • Coffee and Networking - Enjoy fresh coffee/tea, a small selection of breakfast pastries, and time to connect with others, including community agencies.
  • Spotlight on Resources - Learn about community agencies that are present
  • Family Perspective - John Walker, Parent Shares about Peer 2 Peer and what is great when it works and why it often fails.
  • Student Advocate - Jayden Walker shares why finding friendships is difficult because of "Face Blindness"


The next session will be on Thursday, January 29 from 8:30-10:00 am at the WISD Teaching and Learning Center at 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI. The topic will focus on peer-to-peer relationships. Each session has 70 spots, so RSVP here today!

January 30
Special Olympics Swimming (U of M)
4:00 PM
Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Special Olympics Swimming (U of M)
Date: Jan 30
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Calendar: Community Events
For information on the UM SO College unified swim practices at the YMCA in Ann Arbor: email Kathryn Hemmila at khemmila@umich.edu
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Program Map

Washtenaw ISD Program Map
Chelsea Young Adult
Dexter Young Adult
Liberty Young Adult
Washtenaw News Young Adult
Carpenter Young Adult
WCC Young Adult
EMU Young Adult
Ypsilanti Downtown Young Adult
High Point / Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program
Red Oak
Progress Park
Washtenaw County Complex
Teaching & Learning Center (TLC)
Manchester Jr. & Sr. High School
Riverside Intermediate School
Dexter High School
Eberwhite Elementary School
Milan Middle School

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Washtenaw ISD is committed to providing a website that is fully accessible and we are currently in the process of developing a new website to better meet the needs of our customers. Our new website will include improvements to ADA compliance and accessibility, and during this transition, we remain committed to maintaining our existing website's accessibility and usability. 

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Non Discrimination

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations.

Non Discrimination Information

ADA and Title IX CoordinatorADA and Title IX CoordinatorMichigan Department of Civil Rights
Brian Marcel
Associate Superintendent
1819 S. Wagner Road 
Ann Arbor, MI  48103
(734) 994-8100 ext. 1402		Cassandra Harmon-Higgins
Executive Director, HR & Legal Services
1819 S. Wagner Road 
Ann Arbor, MI  48103
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