~ written by Dana Hildebrand, LSEM teacher at Emmanuel St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, IN ~ For two of my 2nd graders, the school year started with reading frustrations and neither of them had a “love of reading”. Throughout the year, both improved dramatically by strengthening their fundamental skills and taking lots of […]

Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares; at the head of the noisy street she cries out, in the gateways of the city she makes her speech: “How long will you simple ones love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? […]

~ written by Meagan Harris, LSEM teacher at Ascension Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, IN ~ I have a 4th grade student that has dyslexia and has struggled with reading for as long as she can remember. Previously, she attended a public school and struggled with reading so much that her mom chose to homeschool […]

~ written by Maddison Trussell, LSEM teacher at St. Paul Lutheran School in Fort Worth, TX ~ I have seen great wonders this school year, but last week was an amazing feeling that made my heart race in joy and gave me that “jaw-dropping” moment you see in movies. My school does MAP testing at […]

In recognition of a career dedicated to providing for the needs of children with learning disabilities and the support of countless other teachers working toward the same goal, Lutheran Special Education Ministries, is pleased to announce the creation of the Kathy A. Krause Resource Teacher of the Year Award. Beginning the 2025-2026 school year, this […]

~ written by Kimberly Scott, LSEM teacher at Lutheran High North in Macomb, MI ~ I feel so proud of the accomplishments of all of my students. Here are two recent highlights. A soon to be graduate of the Class of 2025 has figured out how to manage ADHD while balancing schoolwork, a co-op job […]

I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon […]

~ written by Cyndy Meyer, LSEM teacher at St. John’s Lutheran School in Corcoran, MN ~ “Let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.”  Hebrews 12: 1-3  I have been working with a young lady in 5th grade for a year and a […]

Episode 64: featuring Kathy Krause LSEM's Richard Schumacher and President and CEO, Stacy McGhee, are joined by Programs & Services Consultant, Kathy Krause, to talk about her career in Lutheran special education. Kathy has served numerous roles throughout her years of ministry with LSEM and now looks forward to her upcoming retirement. The three also [...]

Hello Lutheran School Leaders! As you wrap up the school year and look ahead to fall planning, I wanted to invite you to a quick webinar that could make a real difference for your students with learning differences. DAST Founder and CEO David Sexauer & Dr. Thomas Wrege will share how your school can access [...]