Lansing Special Education Scoop

April 2024

The Lansing Special Education Scoop is a quarterly newsletter where we will spotlight special education programs in the district and share resources with families.

We hope you'll JOIN US for a night of FUN and INFORMATION!

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Fun Activities!

Adaptive Art Activity 🎨
Kids Games 🎳
Minute to Win it Occupational Therapy Activity ⌚
Popcorn Machine 🍿
Sample Treats from the LINCS 🍰Bakery 🍪

Home-Goods will also be Available for Sale

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Information and Vendors

District Programs:

Occupational Therapy
Early Childhood and Daycare Center
LINCS- 18-21 Program
Parents As Teachers
Inclusive Playground Committee
Occupational Therapy Team
Gifted Facilitation Team

Community Programs:

Tiny-K (Birth to 3 Program)
Pediatric Connections
The Guidance Center
Special Olympics of Leavenworth County
International Dyslexia Association of Kansas City
KanCare

Parent Panel

A Lansing parent, Courtney Riggi, will be be leading a parent discussion on dyslexia. She will share her experience and answer questions that may guide you toward the next steps you may take, if you have concerns that your student may have dyslexia.

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LINCS Bakery Order Form 23-24

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Special Education Advisory Council

Meeting Notes Summary

Welcome Introductions- Ascendra Donald welcomed everyone and reviewed the SpEd Advisory Council’s mission and goals.

Program Spotlight- Amanda Edwards, special education teacher, described programming for the Structured Learning Center 2 Program, which includes life skills, vocational skills, and community outings. Additionally, student aids/peer models support building peer relationships through the puzzle club and unified sports.

Team Discussion- The team discussed planning for the upcoming resource fair and finalized details for the event. Additionally, the team began planning for activities during the 2024-25 school year, to include more sensory friendly activities and providing more information to families about activities available in the area that provided more inclusive opportunities.

Next Meeting

TBD during the 2024-25 school year