Advancing the success of children with various learning abilities.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit (EIN 38-1360583) and a Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.

Our Mission: We are a ministry that partners with Christian schools and churches to advance the success of children who have various learning abilities.

Our Vision: It is our vision that every child, regardless of their learning ability, will have access to a Christian education.

Studies show that one student in five has a learning challenge. The law guarantees these children a public education. For families that choose a Christian education, Lutheran Special Education Ministries is eager to partner with them and with their schools and churches to help meet their needs.

Latest News

Apr
17
2025
Everyday Victories

~written by Mary Abban, LSEM teacher at Trinity Frist Lutheran School in Minneapolis, MN~ When working with students who have learning challenges, the big “wow” moments may be quite sporadic. But there are the everyday victories that help us to see that what we are doing is worthwhile. Here are just a few from the […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Apr
16
2025
Goal Achieved!

~written by Nikki Schweitzer, LSEM teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Traverse City, MI~ I wanted to take a moment to pass along a WOW story from Trinity Lutheran in Traverse City! This is my second year working with a young man who is now in third grade. As a first grader, his teacher was […]

Posted in: Wow Story,
Apr
15
2025
The Lutheran Education Podcast, Ep 60
Episode 60: featuring Trip Rodgers Trip Rodgers, Education Executive for the Central Illinois District, returns to the podcast to talk about the latest research on trauma as well as some of the residual effects as we look back on the COVID pandemic. LSEM is an organization committed to serving schools, churches, and families to advance [...]
Posted in: Podcast,