Livingston Educational Service Agency

We were out in full force last week focusing on Transition Mapping alongside our partners at Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS).

A huge thank you to the dedicated teachers at Fowlerville Community Schools for hosting us! We had some incredibly productive discussions identifying students who can benefit from MRS services—helping them bridge the gap between the classroom and a successful career.

Transition planning is about more than just a map; it’s about providing students with the tools, confidence, and resources they need to thrive independently.

🔗 Want to learn more about how MRS supports students and individuals with disabilities? Visit: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs

3 months ago, Pleasanna Carter

Cole keeping the sidewalks at the Ed Center safe. 🌨️❄️

3 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti

A fun movie experience bringing learners together at MJR.

Photo Courtesy of Lorianne Swails

3 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp

Learners sitting inside a movie theater.

Moments that matter: caring staff share smiles and stories with students, building connection, joy, and learning.

3 months ago, Amy Buchler

Female adult holding open a book and reading to a female student.

A woman being goofy, making a young student in a wheel chair smile.

When “6 7” suddenly turns into a math problem!✏️📐

3 months ago, Kelsey Mickus

Smiling young child holding a dry-erase marker at a classroom whiteboard with a simple drawing and the numbers “6 7.”

Movement makes a difference 🚶‍♂️💫 From our youngest learners to our oldest, movement helps bodies reset, refocus, and get ready to learn.

3 months ago, Jaime Oppenlander

Young learner getting a ride in a wagon.

Tomorrow is the day!
The Hartland High School Career and Technical Education department is hosting an open house!
Talk with instructors, explore the facility, see live demonstrations, speak with college representatives, and explore career opportunities.
Hartland High School
5-7pm
Dinner Provided
See you there!

3 months ago, Laura Saline

Exciting new communication tool for a Brighton student! Each button has its own tactile feel and plays a unique message.

3 months ago, Megan Makowski

A tacticle communication tool that is cube shaped with different colored and textured buttons on each side.

Mrs. Woerner, always at the ready, models using a communication device to help a learner build confidence and skills in expressing themselves.

3 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp

Two females sitting next to each other using an IPad.

Behavior Consultants Steph Qualls (Hartland) and Vicky James (Fowlerville) collaborate to plan evidence-based behavior training for LESA and local district staff.

3 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven

Two woman smiling in front of a white board.

The snow may be melting outside, but Fowlerville Elementary is about to have Snow Much FUN with some indoor peer-to-peer.

3 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven

Cups with snowman faces stacked into a pyramid next to a box of pretend snowballs.

Behind the wheel with smiles and care—Mary safely transports learners to school, work experiences, and community outings every day.

3 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp

A female bus driver looking into the rear view mirror.

Meaningful math in action 🧮💵 Students practice money skills through counting and sorting that support independence and real-world learning. 💰

3 months ago, Jaime Oppenlander

Student working with coins and containers on the desk.

You're Invited! The Career and Technical Education (CTE) department at Hartland High School is hosting a vocational and technical program open house.
This open house will allow students, parents, and members of the community the opportunity to explore several programs including: automotive, building trades, business, engineering, animation, architecture, nutrition, fashion & fabrics, housing & design, parenting, computer science, marketing, finance, teacher preparation, and technology.
Talk with instructors, explore the facility, see live demonstrations, speak with college representatives, and explore career opportunities.
The open house is Wednesday, January 14th, from 5:00-7:00pm at Hartland High School. Food is also provided.
We hope to see you there!

3 months ago, Laura Saline

At Pathway, predictable chart writing builds confidence! Students read a book and practice writing using repeated sentence patterns with visuals—supporting language, participation, and literacy skills.

4 months ago, Amy Buchler

Enjoying a fun outing to Torch 180—planned, budgeted, and enjoyed by our learners through teamwork and independence.
Photo courtesy of Sally Ruterbusch

4 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp

A group of smiling, female adults around a table.

Visual schedules help young children know what comes next, easing transitions and building confidence in their daily routine.

4 months ago, Kelsey Mickus

Visual daily schedule cards on a classroom door showing activities like play, meals, rest, and dismissal.

Supporting students starts by sitting beside them.
Brighton/LESA social worker Ms. Finney builds trust, literacy, and connection - one story at a time.

4 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven

🔤Building strong foundations through the work of Comprehensive Literacy for All ✨ Small-group letter instruction meets each learner’s unique needs.

4 months ago, Jaime Oppenlander

Teacher sitting between two students working with magnetic boards and letters.

Adult showing students a dry erase board with their name written.

Hartland's Driver: Ms. Wissel! Driving 2.5 years she loves watching students grow, seeing sunrises, and the change of seasons. Hobbies: reading, hiking, gardening, and road trips

4 months ago, Crystal Walker