MOVE in action 💪 We’re celebrating big progress and gains in self-propelling in both the stander and wheelchair—building independence and access across environments.
25 days ago, Tegan Roobol
Student in a mobile stander in the hallway.
Do you know what HOSA stands for? Health Occupations Students of America - Future Health Professionals! On Saturday, Brighton High School hosted an amazing event with over 1200 students competing in various areas of healthcare education and leadership development. It was AWESOME to see all that these students can do!
26 days ago, Laura Saline
Health Occupation Students and their awards
Awards ceremony for health occupations students
Students wearing medical scrubs
Health Occupation Students
several students sitting on the bleachers holding white, championship ribbons.

We love our travelling staff! ✨ When Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Occupational Therapy (OT) collaborate, students are supported in communication, fine motor development, and regulation—honoring every learner’s unique needs.

26 days ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student sitting at a table with two adults.
Student on swing.
Focused and proud! This GSRP student practices writing their own name, one letter at a time!
26 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
A preschool-aged child writing letters of their name on a whiteboard with a green marker.
Visual schedules make the day predictable, reduce anxiety, and help kids move more confidently from one activity to the next—less guesswork, fewer meltdowns, and more time for learning 📅✨
27 days ago, Leslie Leemgraven
visual schedules in classrooms for young students
We are thankful for our new equipment. With the right supports, all abilities and bodies can experience meaningful movement, independence, and joy 💛
27 days ago, Tegan Roobol
Little girl with a huge smile on an adaptive swing
Little girl with a huge smile on an Rifton adaptive tricycle
Instructional coaches from across the county coming together to reflect, collaborate, and learn from one another to strengthen practice and impact. 🤝📚
29 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
Small groups of instructional coaches talking together and reflecting on what they are learning.
A group of instructional coaches gathered around multiple posters on the wall, discussing and adding ideas using sticky notes.
A group of instructional coaches gathered around multiple posters on the wall, discussing and adding ideas using sticky notes.
A group of instructional coaches gathered around multiple posters on the wall, discussing and adding ideas using sticky notes.
A group of instructional coaches gathered around multiple posters on the wall, discussing and adding ideas using sticky notes.
Brighton/LESA staff working hard to promote inclusivity in class special events and activities...including having fun with a turtle!
30 days ago, Leslie Leemgraven
A young boy touching a turtle that is being held by an adult.
Posted throughout the building, these movement posters help classes stay engaged and regulated! Today’s highlighted hallway break: waddle like a duck!
30 days ago, Kelsey Mickus
A hallway poster of a cartoon duck reading “Waddle like a duck."
Reliable behind the wheel and generous at heart—Robin safely transports learners and donates supplies to support them when she notices a need.
30 days ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
A female adult standing in front of a kitchen sink.
Not all heroes wear capes—some drive 40-foot yellow giants. 🚌✨
Shout out to our bus drivers for keeping the wheels turning and the miles safe. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!
about 1 month ago, Crystal Walker
School bus on the road

It was an honor to represent Livingston ESA’s Career Development Department at Leadership Livingston’s Workforce & Education Day at Brighton Area Schools High School — an inspiring day highlighting the technical and leadership skills built through CTE. The Leadership Panel with Jonathan Tobar was a fantastic way to close the day.

about 1 month ago, Laura Saline
A conference room full of people.
Four adults sitting behind a table.

Birthday celebrations at Project SEARCH mean party hats, fun glasses, and the interns' favorite treats! Today we’re celebrating Bryan—his favorite? A cream-filled chocolate chip cookie.

about 1 month ago, Project SEARCH
Man with birthday hat and fun birthday glasses

Brighton social worker Ms. Finney promotes engagement and relationship building with a Minion game!

about 1 month ago, Leslie Leemgraven
Adult woman sitting on the ground playing with a young boy.
Check out another one of our dedicated Project SEARCH interns making a difference at Trinity! Stocking essential supplies in the patient care wing is a vital role—it ensures our medical teams have exactly what they need, the moment they need it.

Project SEARCH Trinity provides an immersive learning environment where students master organizational skills, inventory management, and the fast-paced flow of a hospital. We are so proud of the work being done here!

Learn more about this impactful program: https://www.projectsearch.us/
about 1 month ago, Pleasanna Carter
Woman with drawer open. Draw contains lots of bottles and products in hospital setting
Out in the community, PREP learners are practicing their shopping skills and building independence.
Photo Courtesy of Melissa Woerner
about 1 month ago, Dennette Kreutzkamp
Two young men smiling, while standing in an isle of a store.
Pedal, play, repeat 🚲✨ Learning through movement!
about 1 month ago, Kelsey Mickus
Two preschool children wearing helmets ride tricycles indoors, one following closely behind the other.

LESA dispatchers are the heart of the department. They talk with parents, solve driver issues, manage schedules & drive routes. They are amazing!

Left Amelia, Right Carole

about 1 month ago, Crystal Walker
2 ladies standing in front of a school bus photo
What are all the things teachers manage/are responsible for during their school day? Guest presenter Dr. Fox-Resnick provides professional development for LESA and local district instructional/behavioral coaches.
about 1 month ago, Leslie Leemgraven
A wall filled with sticky notes.
Core words in action! 💬✨A student plays a game at the core word station in the hallway—using his words to engage, connect, and learn through play.
about 1 month ago, Jaime Oppenlander
Student standing at a desk with a core board and game on the table.