⚽ Building skills and confidence! This student crushed it in PE today while learning to kick the ball. Movement, joy, and growth all in one moment! 🙌
5 months ago, Jaime Oppenlander
PE Teacher helping student kick the ball.
Assistant helping student kick a ball.
Big congratulations to Dacey for completing her Work-Based Learning rotation with the STEP program! 🎉

Dacey is pictured here with Hailey from A & F Wood Products in Howell. A & F has been an incredible long-time partner to LESA, providing hands-on experience for many of our students over the years. They specialize in building high-quality pocket door frames right here in our community!

Thank you, A & F, for your continued support and for helping our learners build bright futures!
5 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
Dacey and Hailey at A& F Wood
🦋✨ Head Start friends exploring their sensory butterfly board—learning through touch, play, and curiosity!
5 months ago, Kelsey Mickus
Three young children stand at a colorful butterfly-shaped sensory board, touching and exploring the sequined wings.
LESA/Brighton staff attending the Arc Livingston 2025 Fashion show benefiting people with developmental disabilities.
5 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Five women posing together in front of a logo background with a balloon arch.
LESA school bus decorated and bringing smiles to spectators at the Howell Festival of Lights Parade.
5 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
LESA bus decorated and bringing smiles to spectators at the Howell Festival of Lights Parade.
PREP learners delivered mugs filled with goodies to nearby businesses, each with a signed card explaining our program and building positive community connections.
~Student photos courtesy of Mary Minton
5 months ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Coffee mugs filled with goodies, sitting on a table with one focused mug in the middle. The focused mug has a card sitting on each side.
A young male adult handing a coffee mug filled with goodies and an envelope to a female adult in a coffee shop.
A young adult male standing with an adult male with a mug in his hand at a dealership.
Three young adult males standing with a young adult female in front of a counter. A female worker is standing behind the counter of a restaurant.
A young adult male standing on front of a counter with a male police officer sitting behind the counter.
A young adult female handing a coffee mug filled with goodies and an envelope to a male person at a car dealership.
Collaboration with Assistive Tech for the win! Our students are rocking Day 3 of the Predictable Chart —cutting sentences into words with confidence!
5 months ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student using a sentence frame to help hold the sentence strip.
Student with a slant board on her desk.
Brighton paraeducator Mrs. Madril sings to a student in the hallway to encourage self-regulation.
5 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Brighton paraeducator Mrs. Madril sings to a student in the hallway to encourage self-regulation.
The AMAZING Pinckney LESA staff came together this week for a collaborative team meeting focused on planning and supporting student success. With smiles and a positive atmosphere, the group reflected strong teamwork and dedication to their work.
5 months ago, Amy Buchler
Staff meeting in Pinckney
"Which animals should we put in the barn?"

Making choices during play time!
5 months ago, Megan Makowski
Photo from above of a female teacher holding a communication device and a student touching the device while playing with a toy barn.

Dr. Hubert catching up with a few of our learners today at the LESA Holiday Craft Show 🌟

5 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Two people talking in large room
Two people in large rooms give each other high fives

Brighton Special Education director, Michelle Allison, facilitates professional development with Brighton LESA staff. The topic? Creating high-quality Individualized Education Plans for students.

5 months ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Brighton Special Education director, Michelle Allison facilitates professional development with Brighton LESA staff. The topic? Creating high-quality Individualized Education Plans for students.
We are proud to recognize Aleeyah for successfully completing her first Work-Based Learning rotation with the STEP program at @Meijer!

Success in these programs often comes down to great mentorship. We want to extend a sincere thank you to Dawn at Meijer for her dedication to providing training and encouragement. Her support was instrumental in helping Aleeyah grow and succeed.
5 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
Aleeyah and Dawn at Meijer

Come one, come all, to this amazing event!

5 months ago, Livingston ESA
flyer for Christmas Craft Show
"I am thankful for all of the "AAC" tools we're using to communicate and learn
- Atheniah, Sebastian, Paul, & Otto

Happy Thanksgiving from Brighton ECSE!
5 months ago, Megan Makowski
AAC boards, pictures, a switch, and a braille symbol on a red piece of construction paper that reads "I am thankful for all the AAC tools we're using to communicate and learn, signed Atheniah, Sebastian, Paul, & Otto.
Way to go, Damon! 🎉 He successfully completed his 1st Work-Based Learning rotation at the LACASA Collection.

We are so grateful to have LACASA as a community partner. They provide an amazing environment for LESA learners to gain hands-on experience in a retail setting. Thank you for helping our students grow!
5 months ago, Pleasanna Carter
LACASA Collection Employee, Taylor with student Damon
WAY students had a great time at MICareerQuest in Novi, trying out various aspect of construction, healthcare, engineering and IT. Teacher Shelley Starr seems like she had a blast as well!
5 months ago, Laura Saline
WAY student trying out CAD software
WAY student examining a furry friend
Student trying her hand at masonry
Student and Teacher laughing

Brighton Transportation is EXCITED to welcome a new dispatcher.
Please help us welcome Tracy Oginski, a former Howell driver.

5 months ago, Crystal Walker
BAS
Dr. Michael Hubert and Doug Haseley strut the runway as escorts for The Arc of Livingston's Annual Holiday Fashion Show ✨
5 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Two people on stage, one kneeling and one in a wheelchair
Man pushing young women in wheelchair on stage
Two men standing and waving at audiences
LESA's Communications dynamic duo, Megan Kelley & Caton Walter getting into the holiday spirit at the agency 🎄
5 months ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Two women decorate a small tree for Christmas.