Trainings/Professional Development

There is so much to know and learn about postsecondary transition. Research and practices are continuing to expand and evolve, and it can sometimes seem challenging to keep up. This page was created to give all postsecondary transition providers updated tools and learning opportunities to stay informed with postsecondary research-based tools, information and practices. 

2026-2027 WISD Transition Services Professional Learning and Collaboration

Foundations of Postsecondary Transition: Building a Roadmap for Student Success

For any staff member working with transition age youth - SCECH's available

WISD-TLC (1819 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor)
Sept. 17, 2026 8-11am Register of September
Jan. 14, 2027 12-2pm Register for January

Countywide Transition Coalition (CTC) Meetings In Person at TLC

WISD/LEA/PSA Representatives - Connect and stay up to date on the latest transition related topics, guidance and more!

2nd Wednesday of every month - All Meetings 9-11am

September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026 (cancelled)
November 11, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027
February 10, 2027
March 10, 2027 (cancelled)
April 14, 2027
May 12, 2027

Tuesday Transition Huddle - Virtual via Zoom 3-4pm

For any staff member working with transition age youth - SCECH's available

4th Tuesday of every month (except December and April)

Transition Huddle Zoom Link

9/22/26 - IEP Checklist
10/27/26 - Inviting Agency/B-13
11/24/26 - PLAAFP
1/26/27 - Activities, Goals, Accommodations, and Modifications
2/23/27 - Diploma vs Certificate
3/23/27 - Progress Monitoring
5/25/27 - Age of Majority


Transition Huddle Virtual Open Hours

For any staff member working with transition age youth

2nd Tuesday of every month 3-4 on Zoom

Compliant Discipline Practices

This training will provide guidance on disciplining students who receive special education services, including IDEA and MARSE requirements for removals, changes of placement, MDRs, procedural safeguards, services, and documentation. Participants will gain practical strategies for applying compliant and consistent disciplinary practices.

Trainings

October 7, 2026 - 8:30-11:30 am
December 1, 2026 - 8:30-11:30am
February 3, 2027 - 8:30-11:30am
April 7, 2027 - 8:30-11:30am

All training will be provided at the WISD - 1819 S. Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor 48103

September 29, 2026 - 8:30-11:30am
November 12, 2026 - 8:30-11:30am
January 26, 2027 - 8:30-11:30am
March 24, 2027 - 8:30-11:30am
May 21, 2027 - 12-3pm

Transition Trainings
Council for Exceptional Children - CEC
Transition Trainings: Membership Required
Division on Career Development and Transition
Transition Trainings: Membership Required
Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center
Transition Trainings: No Membership Required
IRIS Center
Transition Trainings: No Membership Required
LRP Education Webinars
Transition Trainings: No Membership Required
Michigan Alliance for Families
Transition Trainings: No Membership Required Transition: Community Participation

Amy Sanderson
(800) 552-4821

Michigan Transition Services Association - MTSA
Transition Trainings: Membership Required
Michigan Virtual
Transition Trainings: No Membership Required
MITTIN - MI Transition To INdependence Innovative Curricular Resources
Transition Trainings: No Membership Required Transition: Adult Living

Kristine Gullen

National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
Transition Trainings: No Membership Required

ADA & Accessibility

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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

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