Spotlight on the Washtenaw Health Project

At our recent Countywide Transition Coalition (CTC) meeting, Kelly Stupple from the Washtenaw Health Project (WHP) joined us to share valuable information with countywide district designees and WISD staff. Her presentation highlighted the wide range of services WHP offers—many of which could be life-changing for our students and their families.

Navigating healthcare can be overwhelming, especially for adult students and families. The Washtenaw Health Project helps simplify this process, stating:

“Washtenaw Health Project can help you find the healthcare coverage and resources that are right for you—no matter your income.”

Services offered by WHP include:

• Assistance with enrolling in Medicaid, Marketplace plans, and the Washtenaw Health Plan

• Multi-language support

• Free and confidential guidance

• Help with mental health and dental services

• Support with medical bills and co-pays

This is an excellent resource for families in need—please help spread the word to students and families who may benefit from these services.

https://washtenawhealthproject.org/

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
A representative from WHP will be joining us at the Washtenaw Transition Services Student and Parent Workshop on May 15, 2025, from 5:00–7:30 PM. It’s a great opportunity to connect directly and ask questions.

• https://wisd.zoom.us/j/99008912734?pwd=9GGUDbr0jOWNkX4SRVu5n0uKsVXaLk.1
• Meeting ID: 990 0891 2734
• Passcode: 669019

Our Countywide Transition Coalition (CTC) Meetings are complete for this school year. Our monthly Countywide Transition Coalition Meetings for Washtenaw County Transition District Designees, WISD teachers, consultants, and service providers is held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9am-11am at the Teaching and Learning Center and will start again September 2025.

Need some assistance writing compliant IEP and appropriate PLAAFP statements and goals? Here is a great opportunity for you to receive training on these topics.

Professional Development you can attend:

· Interactive IEP Training: How to write a compliant IEP

· Creating PLAAFPs and Measurable Goals/Objectives

START Project: Transforming Transition Together(T3)

Registration: tinyurl.com/DNWMLCamp

Contact Krystina @Krystina@dnwml.org

https://washtenawliteracy.org/

This Tuesday’s Transition Tip is a review to some and introduction to others. It is important as special education providers/case managers that we create structured and detailed postsecondary transition plans for our students. The Washtenaw County Post-Secondary Transition Manual is a guide to assist special education staff with creating complaint post-secondary transition plans. This guide contains a table of contents to help locate information quickly. The manual also gives insight on how not only to build a complaint transition plan but a quality transition plan. It includes links, videos, and an appendix to assist. Please take the time to read and review the Washtenaw County Post-Secondary Transition Manual.

Washtenaw County Post-Secondary Transition Manual

The WISD Transition Services website has an assessment library with FREE electronic forms/materials. Check it out!

Also the WISD has a lending library of assessment and curricula resources using the WISD Destiny Library.

Submit your student/staff/program/district Transition Triumphs to Joy Taylor or Kelly Higgins for possible inclusion in future Newsletters.

*When using student photos be sure to included photo release permissions.