Saginaw ISD Transitions Center

3860 FASHION SQUARE BLVD
SAGINAW, MI 48603

www.sisd.com

87 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The **Saginaw Intermediate School District (SISD) Transitions Center** is a specialized educational facility in Saginaw, Michigan, dedicated to supporting young adults with disabilities as they prepare for life beyond the K-12 school system. The center focuses on bridging the gap between high school and independent living, providing a curriculum centered on vocational training, functional life skills, and community integration. By offering a supportive and personalized learning environment, the program helps students develop the self-advocacy and practical abilities necessary to navigate adulthood with greater confidence.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the Transitions Center places a heavy emphasis on real-world application. Through collaborative partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, students often engage in work-based learning opportunities and job coaching to gain professional experience. The ultimate mission of the center is to empower each student to achieve their personal potential, fostering their transition into productive roles within the workforce and the broader community of Saginaw County.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saginaw ISD Transitions Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	11
Black	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
57 (65.5%)
Black
18 (20.7%)
Hispanic
11 (12.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saginaw ISD
Phone:	(989)399-7400
Website:	http://www.sisd.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 1

Grade 8 2

Grade 10 1

Ungraded 74