Dr. Tracie Salgado hired as LSEM Director of Special Education

LSEM > Articles by: LSEM
Nov
07
Dr. Tracie Salgado hired as LSEM Director of Special Education

Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is excited to announce Dr. Tracie Salgado has been hired as the new Director of Special Education. LSEM is a national leader in special education serving schools, churches, and families for over 150 years, ensuring every child has the opportunity to receive specialized learning service. Dr. Salgado’s leadership and experience […]

Posted in: LSEM News,
Mar
22
Thomas Wrege Named Charles A. Winterstein Administrator of the Year

Thomas Wrege, principal of Zion Lutheran School in Walburg, Texas, has been named the winner of the first annual 2023 Charles A. Winterstein Administrator of the Year. Presented by Lutheran Special Education Ministries, the award is designed to recognize the efforts of principals in Christian schools who demonstrate a commitment to meeting the needs of […]

Posted in: Uncategorized,
Mar
16
Excitement is in the air at LSEM!

A message from Stacy Hoeft, President/CEO of LSEM 2017 has brought us many inspiring opportunities as staff and teachers continue to look for ways to serve the children in our programs.  Programs continue to grow, we’re serving in more schools, offering more professional development opportunities, visiting with more potential partners and exploring some new, yet sorely […]

Posted in: The Advocate Newsletter,
Mar
16
Wilkommen to Frankenmuth!: LSEM to Host Teacher Conference

On June 14-16 LSEM will say “Willkommen” to our resource room teachers from across the nation as we host our biannual LSEM Teachers Conference at the Bavarian Inn Motor Lodge in Frankenmuth. Teachers will have a chance during the three-day conference to meet and connect with their colleagues, receive training on LSEM policies and procedures, […]

Posted in: The Advocate Newsletter,
Mar
16
LSEM Teachers Share Mid-Year Student Success!

Indiana Teacher Reports on Student Success Carmen Cleaveland, an LSEM educator located at Suburban Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, shares the following student success story: My student is in the 3rd grade and after her case conference last spring, she was given an IEP with an exceptionality of a specific learning disability. This past […]

Posted in: The Advocate Newsletter,
Mar
16
LSEM Expanding Services to Early Childhood Programs in 2017

It’s been proven that the earlier a child is diagnosed with a learning need the better! Too often children don’t get the attention they need before it’s too late. LSEM wants to change that. Over the past year, LSEM directors have received multiple inquiries about how to better serve the early childhood population.  Families that […]

Posted in: The Advocate Newsletter,
Feb
23
Kay Ramsey selected Volunteer of the Year

Each year, LSEM recognizes an individual who stands out through their dedication and involvement with the ministry. This year we are excited to announce that former LSEM teacher, Kay Ramsey, is this year’s Volunteer of the Year recipient. Kay migrated to the Detroit area after obtaining a BS in education at Northern Michigan University. After teaching special education […]

Posted in: LSEM News,
Feb
23
Lutheran Schools Partnership Highlights LSEM Teacher

The Lutheran School Partnership in Fort Wayne, IN highlighted one of our amazing LSEM teachers, Tiffany Herman and the program she’s built at Ascension Lutheran School! Check our the article!

Posted in: LSEM News,
Feb
17
Former LSEM Student Uses Her Experience to Help Others

Katie Bowden has found her niche.  Describing herself as “calm on the outside but a storm on the inside,” she was diagnosed with inattentive-type ADHD when she was in third grade at St. Peter, Macomb (Michigan). Throughout her time at St. Peter, her family struggled to find what worked best for her learning. In eighth […]

Posted in: The Advocate Newsletter,
Feb
17
LSEM Teachers Report Fantastic Results from Lexia Program

LSEM teacher, Donna Stole, recently shared a story about the progress one of her students made thanks to the Lexia program — a research-proven, technology-based approach that accelerates reading skills development, predicts students’ year-end performance and provides teachers data-driven action plans to help differentiate instruction. The use of Lexia in LSEM classrooms is funded through […]

Posted in: The Advocate Newsletter,