Hello all and welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year. I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful summer. I am excited to share some news with you. Before I share today’s Transition Tip I would like to share some exciting changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This year there will be a new format for sharing transition tips with everyone. Transition tips will be sent out on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month and on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 2-3pm, we (Kelly and I) will host the “Transition Huddle” where we will discuss aspects of transition, and you will be able to bring your questions regarding transition to us. We are looking forward to this exciting opportunity to share and learn.

Here is the information for the Transition Huddle on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 2-3pm starting in September.

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

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.

Every interested Buddy must follow this two-step application process:

1. Complete the Buddy Matching Survey
2. Complete the BB360 application

Please complete these forms by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 11.

In addition, save the date for our first event of the year – our Matching Party! We plan to hold this event on Sunday, September 22 (tentatively 1:00-2:30) in the League Ballroom (911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109). Stay tuned for more details!

With any questions, please feel free to email bestbuddiesumich@umich.edu !

Best Buddies Love,

Membership Team 💜

Job Fair on September 25, 2024 from 1-4pm at Washtenaw Community College at the:

Morris Lawrence Building

4800 E. Huron River Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Don't forget our monthly WISD Transition Agency Meeting for Washtenaw County Transition District Designees, WISD teachers, and service providers held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 9am-11am at the Teaching and Learning Center.

March 13, 2025 6pm-7:30pm

Flyer coming soon!

Collaborative Agency Highlights

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.