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.

August 9
Adaptive Kayaking - UMAISE
Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Adaptive Kayaking - UMAISE
Date: Aug 9
Location: Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
August 11
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
8:00 AM
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
Date: Aug 11
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Join us for the third summer of camp!  Space is VERY LIMITED, so REGISTER today! Youth with disabilities - Age 14-26 Four unforgettable weeks of fun, friendship, and adventure. Visual arts, performing arts, adaptive sports and fitness with U of M coaches, and more! June 16-19 June 23-26 August 4-7 August 11-14 Drop-off: 8-8:30am Pick-up: 3-3:30pm COST: $75 per week, per camper All four weeks: $250 per camper (discounted rate) Registration: tinyurl.com/DNWMLCamp                         Contact Krystina - krystina@dnwml.org
Yoga in the Park - UMAISE
5:30 PM
Island Park, 1420 Island Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Yoga in the Park - UMAISE
Date: Aug 11
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Island Park, 1420 Island Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
August 12
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
8:00 AM
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
Date: Aug 12
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Join us for the third summer of camp!  Space is VERY LIMITED, so REGISTER today! Youth with disabilities - Age 14-26 Four unforgettable weeks of fun, friendship, and adventure. Visual arts, performing arts, adaptive sports and fitness with U of M coaches, and more! June 16-19 June 23-26 August 4-7 August 11-14 Drop-off: 8-8:30am Pick-up: 3-3:30pm COST: $75 per week, per camper All four weeks: $250 per camper (discounted rate) Registration: tinyurl.com/DNWMLCamp                         Contact Krystina - krystina@dnwml.org
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
5:00 PM
1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 12
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Calendar: WISD Calendar
Hiking Club - UMAISE
5:30 PM
Hiking Club - UMAISE
Date: Aug 12
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
August 13
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
8:00 AM
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
Date: Aug 13
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Join us for the third summer of camp!  Space is VERY LIMITED, so REGISTER today! Youth with disabilities - Age 14-26 Four unforgettable weeks of fun, friendship, and adventure. Visual arts, performing arts, adaptive sports and fitness with U of M coaches, and more! June 16-19 June 23-26 August 4-7 August 11-14 Drop-off: 8-8:30am Pick-up: 3-3:30pm COST: $75 per week, per camper All four weeks: $250 per camper (discounted rate) Registration: tinyurl.com/DNWMLCamp                         Contact Krystina - krystina@dnwml.org
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: Aug 13
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
August 14
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
8:00 AM
New Horizons Summer Camp - Disability Network
Date: Aug 14
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Join us for the third summer of camp!  Space is VERY LIMITED, so REGISTER today! Youth with disabilities - Age 14-26 Four unforgettable weeks of fun, friendship, and adventure. Visual arts, performing arts, adaptive sports and fitness with U of M coaches, and more! June 16-19 June 23-26 August 4-7 August 11-14 Drop-off: 8-8:30am Pick-up: 3-3:30pm COST: $75 per week, per camper All four weeks: $250 per camper (discounted rate) Registration: tinyurl.com/DNWMLCamp                         Contact Krystina - krystina@dnwml.org
August 18
Opening Day 2025-2026
8:00 AM
Opening Day 2025-2026
Date: Aug 18
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Calendar: WISD Calendar
Handcycling - UMAISE
4:00 PM
Lillie Park, Ann Arbor, 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
Handcycling - UMAISE
Date: Aug 18
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 pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
MSU - Navigating Life: Addressing and Handling Peer Pressure
6:00 PM
MSU - Navigating Life: Addressing and Handling Peer Pressure
Date: Aug 18
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 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 

  • Participants will engage in an interactive presentation that explores the reality of peer pressure and ways to identify, process, and overcome it, to ensure healthy decision making and positive self-confidence. Participants will walk away with feasible techniques to advocate for themselves and friends when placed within moments that may provoke discomfort.

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

August 19
Hiking Club - UMAISE
5:30 PM
Hiking Club - UMAISE
Date: Aug 19
Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Contact pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
August 20
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: Aug 20
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
Club SkyWild
7:00 PM
Work and Play Special Needs Resource Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Club SkyWild
Date: Aug 20
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.


August 21
Adaptive Golf - UMAISE
5:00 PM
Lake Forest Golf Club, 3110 W Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
Adaptive Golf - UMAISE
Date: Aug 21
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 pmr-umaisetr@umich.edu for more information

Registration
August 21 - August 22
The Social Scene - Work and Play
6:00 PM
Work and Play Disabiliy Community Center, 444 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
The Social Scene - Work and Play
Date: Aug 21 - Aug 22
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Location: Work and Play Disabiliy 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

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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 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