LOCALBASED SPECED PROGRAMS
LocalBased SpecEd Programs is a public school that is part of the Washtenaw ISD school district, located in ANN ARBOR, MI with about 15 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 5 teachers, LocalBased SpecEd Programs has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The facility located at 1735 South Wagner Rd in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serves as a hub for the **Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Local-Based Special Education Programs**. Rather than a traditional neighborhood school, this site is designed to provide specialized, intensive educational environments for students with unique learning needs who require more support than what is typically available in a general education classroom. The programming here is highly individualized, focusing on functional life skills, academic growth, and therapeutic support tailored to each student’s specific Individualized Education Program (IEP).
The environment at the South Wagner site is structured to foster independence and provide a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring that students receive the focused attention necessary for their developmental success. By centralizing these resources, the WISD is able to provide specialized equipment, sensory-friendly spaces, and a multidisciplinary team of professionals—including special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and support therapists—all in one location. This facility plays a critical role in the local educational ecosystem, ensuring that students with diverse abilities have access to a safe, inclusive, and professionally supported learning community.
For more information, contact LocalBased SpecEd Programs at (734) 994-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ANN ARBOR, MI 48103-9715
(734) 994-8100
LOCALBASED SPECED PROGRAMS is a public school in ANN ARBOR, MI with about 15 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washtenaw ISD
- Total Students:
- 15
- Teachers:
- 5.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 15 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOCALBASED SPECED PROGRAMS is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Black or African American
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Female
- 26.7%
- Male
- 73.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.