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 1
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 1
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 - kscott@ypsilibrary.org


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
Adaptive Fishing - UMAISE
5:30 PM
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak, 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Adaptive Fishing - UMAISE
Date: Jul 1
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Argo Park Canoe & Kayak, 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
July 2
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 2
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 3
On the Verge Support Group
9:30 AM
Work and Play Cafe, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
On the Verge Support Group
Date: Jul 3
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Work and Play Cafe, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Every first Thursday of the month. Sit, relax, have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents and caregivers. RSVP NOT REQUIRED.
July 7
Color Our World: Inclusive Summer Art Program - Work and Play
12:00 PM
Work and Play Disabiliy Community Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Color Our World: Inclusive Summer Art Program - Work and Play
Date: Jul 7
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Work and Play Disabiliy Community Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events

About the event




Get ready for a vibrant and joy-filled summer of creativity, connection, and self-expression at the Work and Play Disability Community Center! Led by Lelaina MacDonald, this six-week inclusive art program is designed specifically for individuals with developmental disabilities who want to explore a variety of artistic styles and mediums in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment.

Participants will dive into hands-on projects like puppet-making, rock painting, wind chimes, mixed-media collages, “zoo in a bottle” creations, and more. Each week brings a new opportunity to express feelings, build confidence, and have fun through art.

🖌️ Two Age Groups Available:

  • Youth Ages 8–18: Mondays from 12:00–1:30 PM **

  • Adults 18+: Mondays from 1:30–3:00 PM (with options to assist with youth sessions too!) **

    ** We will offer a few Fridays for artists to complete projects if needed.


Register for Art Camp and get further information and pricing
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 7
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 - kscott@ypsilibrary.org


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
July 8
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 8
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 - kscott@ypsilibrary.org


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
Adaptive Fishing - UMAISE
5:30 PM
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak, 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Adaptive Fishing - UMAISE
Date: Jul 8
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Argo Park Canoe & Kayak, 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
July 9
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 9
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
MSU - Mastering Meal Planning
4:00 PM
MSU - Mastering Meal Planning
Date: Jul 9
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Calendar: Community Events

Adulting 101 2025

Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Michigan State University Extension's Adulting 101 programs help teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions. Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently!

Cost: FREE


Register 

  • What is better: store brand or name brand? How do you get fruits and vegetables for less money? In this class you will learn how to eat healthy on a budget and stretch your food dollars. This includes learning how to cook once and eat twice, how to make a meal plan that will save you money at the store, and other great tips!

Accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.


Contact Information

For information, contact:
Kathy Jamieson - jamies13@msu.edu
Laurie Rivetto - rivettol@msu.edu
Janice Zerbe - rajzerj@msu.edu

July 12
Adaptive Kayaking - UMAISE
Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Adaptive Kayaking - UMAISE
Date: Jul 12
Location: Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
July 14
Color Our World: Inclusive Summer Art Program - Work and Play
12:00 PM
Work and Play Disabiliy Community Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Color Our World: Inclusive Summer Art Program - Work and Play
Date: Jul 14
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Work and Play Disabiliy Community Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events

About the event




Get ready for a vibrant and joy-filled summer of creativity, connection, and self-expression at the Work and Play Disability Community Center! Led by Lelaina MacDonald, this six-week inclusive art program is designed specifically for individuals with developmental disabilities who want to explore a variety of artistic styles and mediums in a supportive, sensory-friendly environment.

Participants will dive into hands-on projects like puppet-making, rock painting, wind chimes, mixed-media collages, “zoo in a bottle” creations, and more. Each week brings a new opportunity to express feelings, build confidence, and have fun through art.

🖌️ Two Age Groups Available:

  • Youth Ages 8–18: Mondays from 12:00–1:30 PM **

  • Adults 18+: Mondays from 1:30–3:00 PM (with options to assist with youth sessions too!) **

    ** We will offer a few Fridays for artists to complete projects if needed.


Register for Art Camp and get further information and pricing
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 14
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 - kscott@ypsilibrary.org


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
July 15
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 15
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 - kscott@ypsilibrary.org


Teen Librarian II
Ypsilanti District Library


229 W Michigan Ave | Ypsilanti MI 48197
(734) 482-4110 ext. 1329
Adaptive Fishing - UMAISE
5:30 PM
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak, 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Adaptive Fishing - UMAISE
Date: Jul 15
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Argo Park Canoe & Kayak, 1055 Longshore Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration

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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 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