Great Start Collaborative

Imagine what the world would be like if all children and families had the support they need to reach their full potential.  The Great Start Collaborative is here to make that vision a reality!  We aim to achieve that goal by focusing on these four outcomes: 

  • Children are born healthy 
  • Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade. 
  • Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at time of school entry. 
  • Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade. 

In order to achieve these outcomes, the Great Start Collaborative brings together parents/caregivers and professionals in healthcare, early education, childcare, and social services.  Together, we create resources and develop projects to support families and children so we can help all children thrive! 

Action teams: 

  • Prenatal infant health action team 
  • School readiness action team 
  • Early literacy action team 

ADA & Accessibility

Our School Strives To Ensure Our Website Is Accessible To All Our Visitors 

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. 

ADA Compliance

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 Coordinator ADA and Title IX Coordinator
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
(734) 994-8100 ext. 1311