Nothing better than time to read books about your favorite topic—independent reading is built into our day to support exploration, choice, and literacy growth. 📚✨
30 days ago, Liz Flynn
Boy looking at books about space, sitting at a table.
He kicked off the day by setting up his schedule and using tools to help stay on track. Don’t we all feel better with a plan for the day? 📅😊
30 days ago, Meghan Clements
Student sitting at a desk setting up his own visual schedule.
Little shopper on the move—pushing a cart full of colorful balls and big imagination! 🛒
about 1 month ago, Erin Niehaus
A preschool child pushes a small toy shopping cart holding two colorful balls across a gym floor.
Learning money skills with Touch Math! We practiced finding prices, paying for items, and counting the change we should receive back. Great practice for everyday shopping!
about 1 month ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A teacher standinjg in front of a class of young adult students.

This is what modeling on a communication device (AAC) looks like. Love seeing these great teaching moments!

about 1 month ago, Megan Makowski
Overhead view of a student with a walker and an AAC device mounted on the walker and a teacher signing and talking with the student.
Wacky Wednesday fun! The children flipped the cushions upside down and lined up together for silly smiles and laughs. 🤪
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Mickus
Six preschool children sit together on upside-down colorful cushions in a classroom during Wacky Wednesday, smiling and laughing together.
Talking, thinking, and connecting around a good book is how comprehension grows. Every voice matters in the story! 📚
about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student and staff sitting at a table reading a book.

We are thrilled to see the Momentum Leadership program in full swing today! Becky Smith is spending the day job shadowing Charlotte Martin to dive deep into the "ins and outs" of the Work-Study Coordinator position.

There’s no better way to learn than by doing—the duo is went to Genesee County to attend a Transition Coordinator meeting to see firsthand how these vital community connections are built.

It’s all about growth, mentorship, and preparing the next generation of leaders to support student success.

about 1 month ago, Pleasanna Carter
Two ladies smiling at the camera

You know it's going to be a good day when Deputy Nacho comes out to the playground. Greg Thompson, LESA Resource Officer is a favorite with our little learners.

about 1 month ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Resource Officer being lead by the hand of young boy
Resource Officer giving a young boy high five
LESA/Brighton social worker Ms. Hurn uses stories to support literacy, connection, and social/emotional skills.
about 1 month ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Social worker supports student well-being
I've made a new furry friend while volunteering at Munsell Farms.
about 1 month ago, PREP Perspectives
A young adult male standing with a goat.

Robin Schutz, Coordinator of Great Start Livingston presents to Livingston Sunrise Rotary on the importance of The Great Start Collaborative’s goal. To help ensure that children are safe, healthy and ready to learn when they enter kindergarten in Livingston County. All children deserve a healthy foundation so that they can be successful in school and in life.🌟

https://www.livingstonesa.org/o/lesa/page/great-start-livingston

about 1 month ago, Merribeth Tognetti
Woman holding microphone gives a speech to a room full of people

School social worker, Mr. Schwab, supports students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being through whole-class lessons.

about 1 month ago, Ashley Scherrer
Children sitting at desks staring at teacher.
During circle time, a student uses their AAC device to participate and communicate. With staff support, they explore words and symbols, building confidence and finding their voice in the classroom. 📱🗣️
about 1 month ago, Amy Buchler
A student sitting down with their AAC device
Individual schedules + visuals = success 🖼️ Our behavior consultant partners with classrooms to make transitions easier for every student.
about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Adult cutting visuals, sitting at a desk
Every student shines in their own way, and at Pathway we are proud to celebrate the unique abilities that make our learners so amazing. 💙💛 #WorldDownSyndromeDay 3-21
about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Five hands with wristbands and celebrate Down Syndrome Day
Chatting about “play” sparked excitement! 💬 Using words to express wants and needs builds independence and self-advocacy skills.
about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student sitting at a table, pushing an icon on his AAC device.
Student sitting at the table with a huge smile on his face.
We practice noticing what our body needs and choosing a tool to help 💛 Access to regulation supports — even a quick squeeze break — can reset the day and set us up for success.
about 1 month ago, Meghan Clements
Young man laying back in a lounge chair
Hello Spring 🌸 Time for sunshine, growth, and new beginnings.
about 1 month ago, Merribeth Tognetti
spring flower coming up though the leaves
Using a Big Breath area to pause, reset, and practice calming strategies—building self-regulation skills one deep breath at a time.
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Mickus
Preschool children standing in the classroom Big Breath area, pressing their hands to the wall beneath a “Take a Deep Breath” poster while standing on sensory floor spots.
Preschool children standing in the classroom Big Breath area, pressing their hands to the wall beneath a “Take a Deep Breath” poster while standing on sensory floor spots.