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The West Michigan Autism Collaborative is a regional network of Intermediate School Districts in Western Michigan (Region 3) who work together to implement best practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Our mission is to provide sustainable and systematic training, supports and resources for families, care providers, local school districts, ISD’s, and community partners serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, benefiting all students.

 

Members

 

The following is a list with links to all participating ISD’s and their members. (Executive Committee members are indicated with an asterisk.)

ISD MEMBERS
Allegan Mary Homrich*

Barry Kim O’Meara
Kris Marcukaitis*


Steven Colver

Bob Jansen


Suzanne Shorey


Mary Youngs

Berrien Jack Houser

Brance  
Calhoun Tresia Gillett*


Christine Vincent

Cass Carrie Rabbitt*


Melissa Phillips

Hillsdale Kelly Dube*
Jody Raus

Ionia Cathy Macfarlane*


Joanne Fornusek


Toni McPherson


Sabine Schafer

Kent  
Montcalm Katie Flynn*


Dave Tiesworth

Muskegon Sue Mack


Holly Wilson
*

Newaygo Cyndi Densmore


Catherine Hearth
*


Tami Jacobs


Barb Krepps

Oceana Sheri Campagna*


Whitney Armstrong

Ottawa Linda Elenbaas*


Willie Wallis


Katie Wilkerson


Amanda Geyer

St. Joseph  
START - GVSU Melissa Adair*


Judith Shea


Amy Matthews

Van Buren  

 

Calendar Events

Date

Event

Location/Contact

November 29, 2007

Paraeducator Inservice – Rumbling & Rage
Presenter: Cathy Macfarlane
Cost: $20 for Out-of District

Ionia ISD
Contact:
Cat Sage 616-527-4900 x1510

December 13, 2007

Case Manager Inservice – Social Supports & Paraeducator Supervision
Presenter: Cathy Macfarlane
Cost: $20 for Out-of District

Register on line at www.ioniaisd.org click on conference registration

Ionia ISD
Contact:
Cat Sage 616-527-4900 x1510

December 14, 2007

WMAC Executive Meeting
9:30 am -12:00 pm

GVSU  Room 499C
Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

January 11, 2008

WMAC Executive Meeting
9:30 am -12:00 pm

GVSU  Room 499C
Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

January 31, 2008

Case Manager Inservice –
Presenter: Cathy Macfarlane
Cost: $20 for Out-of District

Register on line at www.ioniaisd.org click on conference registration

Ionia ISD
Contact:
Cat Sage 616-527-4900 x1510

February 8, 2008

WMAC Executive Meeting
9:30 am -12:00 pm

GVSU  Room 499C
Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

February 14, 2008

Parent Group Meeting – Gluten/Casein Free Diet
Presenter: Heidi Pamerleau
Cost: $20 for Out-of District

Register on line at www.ioniaisd.org click on conference registration

Ionia ISD
Contact:
Cat Sage 616-527-4900 x1510

March 14, 2008

WMAC Executive Meeting
9:30 am -12:00 pm

GVSU  Room 499C
Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

April 11, 2008

WMAC Executive Meeting
9:30 am -12:00 pm

GVSU  Room 499C
Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

May 9, 2008

WMAC Executive Meeting
9:30 am -12:00 pm

GVSU  Room 499C
Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

June 13, 2008

WMAC Executive Meeting
9:30 am -12:00 pm

GVSU  Room 499C
Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

April 17-18, 2008

START Conference
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Key Note Presenters:
Lou Brown, Professor Emeritus – University of Wisconsin
Nila Benito, CARD, University of South Florida

Register through START website:

Lansing Center
333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing

Contact::
Melissa Adair 616-331-6483

If you have an event you would like to have added to this page, please send the following:

  • Date of event
  • Name of event and brief description
  • Who is sponsoring/offering the event
  • Contact person/email address

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Directory of Related Links

Professional Development – Ottawa Area ISD
Search for the latest classes offered at Ottawa ISD on autism.

Autism Society of Michigan
Offers educational resources and materials, workshops, seminars and other services related to autism.

GVSU – START Program
Statewide Autism Resources and Training program provided by Grand Valley State University.

Future Horizons, Inc.
Find books, videos and DVD’s on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

Access Autism
Indian website with many videos for purchase.

Special Needs
Find resources on Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome