Resources for Families

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 - MI Able Parent Workshop September 30, 2025 5:30-6:30pm Benefits for setting up MI Able accounts for your student's care and well-being - miable.org

Oct 2025 - Transition Information Services Student and Parent Workshop October 23, 2025 9-11:30am Many agencies to speak and work with families - washtenawisd.org/families

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

April 2026 - Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy April 7, 2026 5:30-6:30pm Medicaid Information, Social Security Benefits - washtenawaca.org

May 2026 - Transition Information Services Student and Parent Workshop May 14, 2026 5-7:30pm Many agencies to speak and work with families - washtenawisd.org/families

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

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What is happening the next 2 weeks.

July 21
Handcycling - UMAISE
4:00 PM
Lillie Park, Ann Arbor, 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Handcycling - UMAISE
Date: Jul 21
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Lillie Park, Ann Arbor, 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact [email protected] for more information

Registration
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
4:30 PM
Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan Avenue, 229 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
Date: Jul 21
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan Avenue, 229 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
From song-writing to making beats, these workshops will be just the ticket for gaining a new skill or honing an artistic dream. For teens ages 12+

Workshops will be led by Dante Dorsey, founder and director of Music Means More, Inc.

Teens will have the chance to showcase their talents on stage at our - 
Noise Permit Concert on Friday, August 1 5-8pm at YDL Michigan Ave.


Snacks and gift card incentives will be incorporated into the workshops and concert performances.

If you have any questions, please let me know!


Thanks!
Kelly Pedersen Scott - [email protected]


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
July 22
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
4:30 PM
Ozone House Drop-In Center, 102 N Hamilton St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
Date: Jul 22
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ozone House Drop-In Center, 102 N Hamilton St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Lyricist Lounge for teens from 4:30-6pm now through July 29th. If you know of any teens who are interested in music, poetry and gaining skills for stage-presence & performance, we would welcome them to join us this summer! Workshops will be led by Dante Dorsey, founder and director of Music Means More, Inc.

Teens will have the chance to showcase their talents on stage at our - 
Noise Permit Concert on Friday, August 1 5-8pm at YDL Michigan Ave.


Snacks and gift card incentives will be incorporated into the workshops and concert performances.

If you have any questions, please let me know!


Thanks!
Kelly Pedersen Scott - [email protected]


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
July 23
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: Jul 23
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
July 24
Adaptive Golf - UMAISE
5:00 PM
Lake Forest Golf Club, 3110 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Adaptive Golf - UMAISE
Date: Jul 24
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Lake Forest Golf Club, 3110 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact [email protected] for more information

Registration
July 28
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
4:30 PM
Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan Avenue, 229 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
Date: Jul 28
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan Avenue, 229 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
From song-writing to making beats, these workshops will be just the ticket for gaining a new skill or honing an artistic dream. For teens ages 12+

Workshops will be led by Dante Dorsey, founder and director of Music Means More, Inc.

Teens will have the chance to showcase their talents on stage at our - 
Noise Permit Concert on Friday, August 1 5-8pm at YDL Michigan Ave.


Snacks and gift card incentives will be incorporated into the workshops and concert performances.

If you have any questions, please let me know!


Thanks!
Kelly Pedersen Scott - [email protected]


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
July 29
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
4:30 PM
Ozone House Drop-In Center, 102 N Hamilton St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Teen Noise Permit Workshop
Date: Jul 29
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Ozone House Drop-In Center, 102 N Hamilton St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Lyricist Lounge for teens from 4:30-6pm now through July 29th. If you know of any teens who are interested in music, poetry and gaining skills for stage-presence & performance, we would welcome them to join us this summer! Workshops will be led by Dante Dorsey, founder and director of Music Means More, Inc.

Teens will have the chance to showcase their talents on stage at our - 
Noise Permit Concert on Friday, August 1 5-8pm at YDL Michigan Ave.


Snacks and gift card incentives will be incorporated into the workshops and concert performances.

If you have any questions, please let me know!


Thanks!
Kelly Pedersen Scott - [email protected]


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
July 30
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: Jul 30
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
WISD Board of Education Retreat Meeting
12:00 PM
1515 S. Harris Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
WISD Board of Education Retreat Meeting
Date: Jul 30
Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 1515 S. Harris Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Calendar: WISD Calendar

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ADA and Title IX CoordinatorADA 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