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 - 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.

October 28
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
7:00 AM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Oct 28
Time: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Calendar: Community Events

Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom. To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County. For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register.
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
5:00 PM
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 28
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Cost: 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Calendar: WISD Calendar
October 29
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: Oct 29
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
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
10:00 AM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Oct 29
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Calendar: Community Events

Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom. To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County. For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register.

Citizenship Tutoring Available!
October 30
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
7:00 AM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Oct 30
Time: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Calendar: Community Events

Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom. To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County. For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register. 

No Class on 11/27
October 31
Digital Literacy Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
12:00 PM
Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Road, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Digital Literacy Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Oct 31
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Road, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Build Essential Tech Skills:Free for adults 
  • How to Use Computers, Phones, and Tablets 
  • Internet Safety and Privacy 
  • Email and Social Media Etiquette 
  • Digital Skills for Fun, Work and Everyday Life 
  • Using Zoom for appointments  

No Registration Needed!
Personal Devices Welcome
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: Oct 31
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
November 3
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
2:00 PM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Nov 3
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom.To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County.For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register.
Hot Topics in Special Needs Planning - On My Own of Michigan
7:00 PM
1250 Kirts Blvd, Troy, MI 48084, USA
Hot Topics in Special Needs Planning - On My Own of Michigan
Date: Nov 3
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 1250 Kirts Blvd, Troy, MI 48084, USA
Calendar: Community Events
  • Michigan’s Waskul Settlement: What it means for self-determination?
  • Michigan’s Request for Proposals for PIHP’s in CMH system: What it could it really mean for families?
  • MI Coordinated Health (replacing MI Health Link): What is it and when should I worry?
  • Big Beautiful Bill and Michigan Budget Update 
  • Supported Decision-making: Michigan Update 
  • Secure 2.0: Retirement Assets in Special Needs Planning

Christopher Smith
Attorney & Estate Planner

Charley Doherty
Financial Advisor

Join In Person:
OMO Office
1250 Kirts Blvd. #300,
Troy MI 48084

Join Online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85168078232?
pwd=SjNmVTk5TmFmUzdUczdITmdBcThydz09
Meeting ID: 851 6807 8232
Passcode: 397592

Monday Nov. 3, 2025 7:00 pm
If attending, RSVP at fso4omo@gmail.com
November 4
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
7:00 AM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Nov 4
Time: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Calendar: Community Events

Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom. To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County. For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register.
November 5
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: Nov 5
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
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
10:00 AM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Nov 5
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Calendar: Community Events

Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom. To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County. For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register.

Citizenship Tutoring Available!
November 6
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
7:00 AM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Nov 6
Time: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Calendar: Community Events

Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom. To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County. For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register. 

No Class on 11/27
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: Nov 6
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.
November 7
Digital Literacy Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
12:00 PM
Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Road, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Digital Literacy Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Nov 7
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Ypsilanti District Library - Whittaker Road, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
Calendar: Community Events
Build Essential Tech Skills:Free for adults 
  • How to Use Computers, Phones, and Tablets 
  • Internet Safety and Privacy 
  • Email and Social Media Etiquette 
  • Digital Skills for Fun, Work and Everyday Life 
  • Using Zoom for appointments  

No Registration Needed!
Personal Devices Welcome
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: Nov 7
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
November 10
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
2:00 PM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Nov 10
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Calendar: Community Events
Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom.To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County.For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register.
November 11
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
7:00 AM
ESL Community Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
Date: Nov 11
Time: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Calendar: Community Events

Practice your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills for free over Zoom. To participate, you must live, work, volunteer, or go to school in Washtenaw County. For Intermediate - Advanced Level English Learners.  

No ID or personal information required.  Visit Washtenaw Literacy ESL to register.
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
5:00 PM
1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
WISD Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Nov 11
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: 1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Calendar: WISD Calendar

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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 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
(734) 994-8100 ext. 1311
Online Complaint Form
(800) 482-3604
Contact MDCR