Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM)

This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Linda Hathaway, at Concordia Lutheran School in Fort Wayne. Linda tells of multiple impactful moments with students.
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/stories/a-collection-of-moments/

⛳ Join us for the LSEM Golf Outing on Friday, June 19 this week at Stonebridge Golf Club, 1825 Clubhouse Drive!
Gather your foursome and enjoy a great day of golf while supporting the mission of Lutheran Special Education Ministries.
Register today:
https://luthsped.org/2026-lsem-golf-outing
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Today we lift up our partners Bethlehem Lutheran Church-Ossian and St. Paul Lutheran Church and School St. Paul Lutheran Church and School - Catonsville. We pray for our teacher Kami Salway at Bethlehem Lutheran, and our teacher Ann ZumBrunnen at St. Paul Lutheran. May God continue to bless our relationship to the benefit of students in Christian schools.

⛳ Join us for the LSEM Golf Outing on Friday, June 19 at Stonebridge Golf Club, 1825 Clubhouse Drive!
Gather your foursome and enjoy a great day of golf while supporting the mission of Lutheran Special Education Ministries.
Register today:
https://luthsped.org/2026-lsem-golf-outing
Please share this post and help us spread the word!

"Through intentional systems and consistent collaboration, we have seen a dramatic turnaround."
This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Melisa Krotche, at St. John Lutheran Church & School. Melissa tells how consistency, accountability and encouragement have improved middle schooler's executive functions. She notes "Watching these students move from feeling overwhelmed and behind to organized and successful has been truly powerful."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/?post_type=stories&p=6472&preview=true

Today we lift up our partners St. John Lutheran School and Redeemer Lutheran School. We pray for our teacher Jennifer Blum at St. John Indianapolis, and our teacher Natalie Keck at Redeemer Lutheran. May God continue to bless our relationship to the benefit of students in Christian schools.

Our latest news for Christian Stewards on the topic of Hearing Impairments is now available!
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"I get to see student success!"
This WOW Wednesday, we feature a story from our teacher, Pam Bierbaum, at St St. James Lutheran Ministries, Shawano, WI. Pam tells how working with multiple schools gives her a rewarding experience. She notes "I see joy in the faces of children who still see the promise of the future."
Read the full story at https://luthsped.org/stories/more-schools-means-more-blessings/

Lutheran Special Education Ministries President/CEO Stacy McGhee was featured in this Bridge Michigan article advocating for Michigan to opt-in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. A great chance to increase educational funding for all students.

What to know about school tax credit program. Will Michigan opt in or stay out? - Bridge Michigan Michigan private and public school students could benefit from a federal tax credit scholarship program. Here’s what to know.

Season 8 of the Lutheran Education Podcast concludes with our conversation with Donna Lucas. She is the principal of Abiding Savior Lutheran School in Lake Forest, CA, and the 2026 winner of the Charles A. Winterstein Administrator of the Year Award. Donna is a veteran educator and administrator in Lutheran schools who shared some outstanding insights into the joys and challenges of educational ministry. Check it out by clicking the link below, or find us wherever you get your podcasts.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MZHOoFIGK8qoHIFpH5QKd?si=piQdqDd_Qdq6IUqIsWUYFg