Today I attended the Exploring Post-School Options class . I learned how Community Mental Health and the ARC can help me out when I turn 26 and leave the PREP program.

2 months ago, PREP Perspectives
Young adult typing while a teacher watches on.
Preschoolers explore snow through sensory play, using winter animals and vehicles to dig, build, and imagine while developing curiosity and fine motor skills!
2 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Preschool children explore artificial snow at tables, playing with winter animals and vehicles during a hands-on sensory activity.
Preschool children explore artificial snow at tables, playing with winter animals and vehicles during a hands-on sensory activity.

Pinckney's Brian is the "go-to" guy—always ready to help, he keeps his cool under pressure. He is the kids' fan-favorite sub! He is always willing to listen and talk.

2 months ago, Crystal Walker
Man next to a hill on a hike

A sincere "Thank You" to our evening custodian Mike for all he does.
Your hard work behind the scenes keeps our Ed Center safe, clean and ready for each learning day.

2 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
man standing next to janitor cart full of supplies.
GSRP teachers collaborate during NCPMI professional learning, sharing strategies, reflecting on practice, and strengthening supports for children and families.
2 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Large group of GSRP teachers seated at round tables in a conference room, engaged in discussion and collaboration during an NCPMI professional learning session, with presentation slides visible at the front.
Large group of GSRP teachers seated at round tables in a conference room, engaged in discussion and collaboration during an NCPMI professional learning session.
Did you know Livingston ESA offers Adult Diploma, and GED programs at no cost? This Saturday Livingston ESA Adult Education participated in the annual Community Connect Event at 2/42 Church. It was great to get into the community and share our services!
2 months ago, Ted Kroll
Table at Community Connect

This February, LESA started the fourth session of Cooking with a Croc. A program designed to unite children and their parents in a fun and creative cooking experience. The program works specifically with early childhood families and utilizes Talking is Teaching on their recipe cards.


2 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Two ladies with filled carts.

Quin listens to The Way I Feel, exploring emotions through story time and building self-awareness, vocabulary, and social-emotional understanding in a joyful way.

2 months ago, Meghan Clements
A student looking at a book
Welcome to LESA Angela Geyer!
You will no longer see her smiling face filling in at the reception desk.
Angela recently accepted the position of HR/Finance Analyst.
3 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Young woman sitting at desk

The dogs are loud, but they’re doing what dogs do. After I finish cleaning, I hope to see how they get along with one another. I clean the bathrooms, launder the blankets, rugs, and bedding, and use specialized cleaners like Odoban and Rescue. — Damon 

3 months ago, STEP Student Spotlight
Person putting towels from the washer to the dryer
Literacy through play! Preschoolers use blocks to explore letters and symbols, showing reading and writing can happen in every learning space!
3 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Wooden blocks in a tub with ring cards showing letters made from blocks.
WAY+ teacher Laurie Colatruglio launched her Forensic Science class with composite drawings—putting students to work sketching their first class suspect!
3 months ago, Ted Kroll
Laurie Colatruglio and student drawings of suspects

Carolyn O'Hearn, Makenzi Farmer, and Tracie Schanen presented in Orlando, Florida for Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) last week. What an amazing team representing LESA and RESA!

3 months ago, Amy Buchler
three people standing next to each other
Learning how to create, send and respond to emails during Digital Literacy.
3 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A young lady in a colorful jacket, creating an email.
If you’re over at STEP getting a workout in, keep an eye out for a local champion! Our amazing custodian, Anna, just returned from the Special Olympics Winter Games with a GOLD MEDAL in figure skating!

We are beyond proud of her hard work and incredible achievement. If you see her around the facility, please take a moment to stop and give her a huge congratulations!
3 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
2 people standing at awards with arms stretched up
Building strength and coordination as this preschooler crawls, reaches, and navigates through a body roller during gross motor play!
3 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Preschooler crawling through a padded tunnel, reaching forward while practicing balance, coordination, and upper body strength.
Our STEP learners are officially mid-way through their second Work-Based Learning rotation of the school year! We are so proud of the progress they’re making as they gain real-world employment skills and build confidence in the workplace.

A massive thank you to our local partners for opening their doors and mentoring our students: Meijer, Dog Town Kitty City, Holiday Inn, Mugg and Bopps, and many more.

These businesses aren't just providing tasks; they are providing a foundation for future careers. We couldn't do it without you!
3 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
person stocking shelves in walk in cooler
person changing pillow case
person vacuuming rug
person bagging groceries

When it's too cold to play on the playground our Early Childhood staff pivots to keep our little learners engaged.

3 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Students on playscape
Students on playscape
After reading Sneezy the Snowman, a story about children trying to warm a sick snowman, preschoolers respond to a prompt explaining why their snowman melted! ⛄
3 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Whiteboard with the prompt “My snowman melted because…” and preschoolers’ dictated responses written after reading Sneezy the Snowman.
Speech and Language Pathologist (Mrs. Zerafa) models AAC device usage through play.
3 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Staff models use of language device