A student drums along during Adaptive PE, building rhythm, coordination, and confidence while having fun moving to the beat. Music and movement make exercise engaging! 🥁🎶💪
1 day ago, Amy Buchler
student practicing drumming
Reeling in numbers! Children use toy fishing rods to catch number pieces and count the bubbles to identify the number. 🎣🔢
1 day ago, Kelsey Mickus
Preschool children sit on a rug using toy fishing rods to catch number pieces and count the raised dots on the back.
Preschool children sit on a rug using toy fishing rods to catch number pieces and count the raised dots on the back.

LESA psychologists and social workers refined their student behavior planning skills through training provided by the Behavior Initiatives Team.

1 day ago, Leslie Leemgraven
A woman talking at the front of a room with a presentation on a TV. Three groups of tables with people sitting at all of the tables can be seen.

As part of the Momentum Leadership Program, Charlotte Martin, Work-Study Coordinator, spent the day job-shadowing Alana Anderson, Director of Transition and Job Attainment.

Charlotte shared: "I am grateful for the chance to see leadership in action firsthand today. They say you should never stop being a student, and today I was lucky enough to learn from a leader I truly admire!"

2 days ago, Pleasanna Carter
Two women stand side-by-side, smiling in front of a white banner. On the left, a woman with long silver hair wears a light green plaid coat and a patterned scarf. To her right, a woman with long brown hair wears a mauve cable-knit cardigan over a black top. The banner behind them features a colorful logo with a sun and crescent moon, along with the visible text "Project | SEARCH."
A joyful clap-out to celebrate our amazing early learning leader and all she’s inspired 💙
2 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
Preschool children stand in a hallway holding papers while two children hand their papers to a crouching staff member, who smiles as she receives them..
A decorated poster with colorful handprints and a road scene celebrates an early learning leader during a clap-out, with a car driving forward and the message “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” displayed.
A group of preschoolers line the wall holding artwork, smiling and clapping as a staff member walks down the hallway with colleagues behind her.
Preschool children stand in a hallway holding papers while adults clap as a staff member walks up to them.
Today’s lesson: ordering lunch! 🍔🍟 Real-world learning in action as students build communication, confidence, and independence in the community.
3 days ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student sitting at table eating a basket for chicken fingers.

Today was a great day for Boone!
He just happened to be at agency with mom this morning where two of the counties deputies were having a meeting. 🚔
Deputies Thompson and Marino took a few moment to give him a tour of their patrol car and pose for a photo. Livingston County has the best School Resource Officers.

3 days ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Sheriff showing young boy inside a patrol car
Young boy sitting in front seat of a patrol car
Two deputies and young boy posing for a photo in front of a patrol car
Young boy shakes the hand of officer
Spring break energy: building memories one brick at a time 🌸🧱
3 days ago, Leslie Leemgraven
students working together and having FUN!
A strong teacher-student connection builds trust, joy, and a foundation for learning!
3 days ago, Erin Niehaus
Teacher and young student smiling together in a classroom with books behind them.

Robyn Clark, Speech and Language Therapist for Early On, meets with one of her families to help navigate what the next steps will be.

3 days ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Family members gathered together for a photo
Morning sign-in helps children practice writing their names and build independence as they start their day.
4 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
Preschool children stand and sit around a table using clipboards to sign in as they arrive at school.

Helping a student build resilience through sensory play and calming activities, we're practicing the tools needed to navigate the school day with confidence and ease.

4 days ago, Meghan Clements
staff working with student
Our STEP students are officially leveling up. As they prepare to transition out of school programming, they aren’t just hitting the treadmills—they’re taking charge of their own fitness journeys.

Today, students opened their own memberships at Planet Fitness! From navigating the sign-up to planning their own meet-ups, these young adults are proving that post-school life is looking bright, healthy, and independent.

Check out these smiles from the Judgement Free Zone! 💜💛
4 days ago, Pleasanna Carter
A wide shot captures three young men standing on Matrix treadmills in a Planet Fitness gym, all smiling at the camera. The gym features a "massage" area on the left and a "black card zone" on the right. The man on the left is wearing a black t-shirt, the man in the middle is in a grey t-shirt, and the man on the right is wearing a black tank top and glasses. In the background, other gym-goers are visible, including a person in a blue shirt. The gym's ceiling is exposed, with fluorescent lights and pipes.

Learners stay active and build healthy habits during Fitness class as they practice strength, coordination, and confidence while dancing and using fitness equipment.

5 days ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A young female adult riding a stationary bike.
Four young adult students dancing.
A young female adult in a wheel chair playing an adaptive game while an adult male assists.
A young adult male walks on a treadmill.
Small steps, big skills! Adding contacts to our phones to help us stay organized and independent.
5 days ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Two young adult learners with phones in hand and a teacher looking on.
Breanne Green and Lauren Weber, Family Liaisons for Great Start Livingston, look through a shipment of new books that will be shared with local children ages 0-5 at upcoming community events. 📚🌟
5 days ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Two women looking over a new book

Students sit quietly at their desks during silent reading, carefully looking at the words in a picture book, practicing literacy skills around the classroom. 📚

5 days ago, Amy Buchler
student looking at book
student looking at book
Fowlerville Peer to Peer participants save the day with kindness, teamwork, and a few Super Mario vibes.
5 days ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Students supporting one another and having fun
In this photo, you see a STEP student receiving direct feedback from an employer at Mugg and Bopps/ Dunkin Donuts. This is an incredible learning opportunity and a perfect example of how our programs prepare students for real-world success. We are so grateful to our community partners, Mugg & Bopps and Dunkin', for being such great supporters of LESA work-based learning programs!
6 days ago, Pleasanna Carter
Three people sitting at a table inside a Dunkin’ restaurant, reviewing documents and looking at a laptop.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Family Fun Day such a wonderful success for our littlest learners!

This special event was made possible by the Livingston Early Literacy Collaborative—including our county libraries and many incredible volunteers.

We’re so grateful for a community that shows up for kids in such a big way. ❤️

7 days ago, Lauren Weber
Great Start Livingston Family Fun Day
Man and Woman standing, holding a stick with a ribbon