Lee Pesky Learning Center

LPLC sends our profound gratitude to The Idaho Community Foundation for their continued partnership over the years. Recent grants from the Idaho Community Foundation are helping to ensure individuals, families, schools, and communities have the necessary resources to overcome obstacles to learning. Thank you for partnering with us to create a pathway to learning for everyone!

Our very own Nicole Hodges was featured on CBS2 news for the "Leaders in Learning Holiday Special" to discuss the services LPLC provides for individuals, families, educators, and communities in the Treasure Valley and beyond. If you have yet to see the news segment you can view it here at the 10-minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma4m6L-btcE

According to LPLC's Lead Counselor Courtney Tiller, schedules are important! Two important tips for maintaining a schedule over the holidays include: 1). Find a routine for sleep and activities and 2). Try to keep one or two aspects of your typical schedule the same, even while your children are out of school. With these tips in mind, the transition back to work and school may prove smoother.

Did you know Lee Pesky Learning Center is hiring? We are looking for a dedicated counselor to join our clinical team. If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, you can apply and find more information here: https://www.lplearningcenter.org/job-listing/counselor/

We have a special guest this December here at LPLC! A magical elf named Noel has been working to keep all of us connected and has encouraged families, clients, and staff to create magical holiday inspired art to add some festive cheer to the center. Recently, Noel has enjoyed the snowy weather and built a few snowmen. Visit us to see what Noel has planned next week.

Lee Pesky Learning Center Receives $45K Grant from CapEd Credit Union

LPLC is sending our deepest gratitude to CapEd Credit Union for their generous support that will allow LPLC to provide 1,000 kindergarten readiness kits annually to children and families throughout the Treasure Valley for the next three years. To read the full CBS2 article and learn more about the Every Child Ready to Learn program, please visit:

Lee Pesky Learning Center Receives $45K Grant from CapEd Credit Union Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) received the first of three disbursements of a $45,000 grant from CapEd Credit Union on Dec. 5. LPLC is a 501c3 education nonpr

In the new year, there is new opportunity for growth. You can expand your understanding of dyslexia with LPLC's "Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia" course. The first session of this course was attended by 30 education professionals from 10 school districts throughout Idaho, the Idaho State Department of Education, Richard McKenna Charter, and Lee Pesky Learning Center. We encourage you to register for the next two-day course starting on January 28, 2023. Visit our website to learn more and register! https://www.lplearningcenter.org/product/event-understanding-and-supporting-students-with-dyslexia/

Inclusive Schools Week is December 5th-9th and celebrates the progression schools have made in providing supportive education to diverse populations of students. This week also presents us with the opportunity to discover how we can be more inclusive to all learners. To learn more about what you can do to show inclusivity visit: https://inclusiveschools.org/isw-featured-activities/

LPLC's quarterly eNewsletter is here! We invite you stay up to date with LPLC's recommended resources, impact updates, staff spotlights, and much more. View our eNewsletter here: https://bit.ly/LPLCeNewsletter

This Tuesday, November 29, is Giving Tuesday—a global movement which inspires collaboration, giving, and generosity. We invite you to join us in supporting countless individuals, families, and educators by making a gift to LPLC. Your contribution will turn obstacles into opportunities. Learn more and make a difference here: https://www.lplearningcenter.org/give/

LPLC is thankful for the dedicated educators and students who are learning how to turn obstacles into opportunities this fall. What are you thankful for this holiday season? We invite you to share in the comments below.

LPLC is committed to helping students overcome obstacles to learning, including students that may be affected by dyslexia. Seeking resources about how to talk to your child about dyslexia? The Yale center for Dyslexia and Creativity provides helpful suggestions here: https://bit.ly/YaleCenterDyslexia

This week is National Young Readers Week and what better way to celebrate than by encouraging your child to read through the BOOK IT! Program? This free reading incentive program (for PreK-6th grade classrooms, parents, and homeschool families) empowers you to set monthly reading goals. Learn more here: https://www.bookitprogram.com/about

LPLC's 2022 annual report is here! We are sending our gratitude to the countless community members that have made our work possible. If you have yet to take a look at our annual report, you can view it online here: https://bit.ly/LPLCIMPACT2022

This November LPLC is partnering with the Idaho Food Bank to support those in need. You are invited to join us in donating non-perishable items this fall at our office location (3324 Elder St. Boise, ID). Please donate your items no later than November 15th.

Family Reading Week has arrived, and this year's theme is all about animals. There are many events and activities being held at libraries November 7-13th. Check your local library branch's activities calendar and visit https://bit.ly/3DQk8xk for more information. Have a favorite book? Please share in the comments.

LPLC is sending gratitude and positive thoughts to our Running for Learning Team this weekend. This group of dedicated community members is running the TCS New York City Marathon in support of LPLC on Sunday, November 6th. Learn more and support their journey here: https://bit.ly/RFL-2022

Event: Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Don’t miss your chance to register for LPLC’s “Understanding Dyslexia” webinar being held on November 5th and December 3rd from 8:00am-3:30pm. This 15-hour course meets the requirements for the Idaho Literacy Achievement and Accountability Act and teacher recertification.

Registration is open until 5pm November 4th. Click the image to register!

Event: Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia This 15-hour course meets the requirements for the Idaho Literacy Achievement and Accountability Act and teacher recertification. If these course dates/times do not work for you, please email Nicole Hodges at [email protected] to ask for additional course dates. If you are interested in h...

On October 24, 2022, LPLC's Co-Founder Wendy Pesky passed away. Wendy was a gift to all those who knew her or were touched by her grace. LPLC is profoundly grateful for Wendy’s 25 years of service on the board, her steadfast leadership, and dedication to improving the lives of countless individuals overcoming obstacles to learning. We invite you to read about Wendy's life and the incredible impact she had on others here: https://www.mtexpress.com/obituaries/wendy-pesky/article_9b9b77ac-5948-11ed-94f8-37e4eb8b6f1f.html

LPLC's fall session is underway and we are thrilled to be providing 76 students with support in reading, writing, and/or math. To learn more about our academic intervention (and coaching) services, visit our website: Academic Intervention & Coaching – Lee Pesky Learning Center (lplearningcenter.org)

REMINDER: LPLC is holding a two-day webinar titled, “Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyslexia and Other Language-based Learning Challenges.” The course is being held on November 5th and December 3rd from 8:00am - 3:30pm. This course meets the requirements for the Idaho Literacy Achievement and Accountability Act and teacher recertification. This course is worth one credit through BSU, NNU, and CSI. Learn more and register here: https://www.lplearningcenter.org/product/event-understanding-and-supporting-students-with-dyslexia/

Serie de talleres para padres “¡Listo para kindergarten!” con Lee Pesky Learning Center

Recordatorio: LPLC estará ofreciendo un taller gratuito de “Listos para kindergarten” en español para las familias esto miércoles. Este taller se ofrecerá en la biblioteca de Nampa el 19 de octubre de 2022 de 6:30-7:30 PM. Los participantes recibirán un plan de desarrollo individualizado para su niño(a) junto con tapetes de aprendizaje en literatura, matemáticas y socioemocional. Si aun no se ha registrado puede registrarse en la siguiente pagina https://nampalibrary.libcal.com/event/9517131?fbclid=IwAR2CM6j4RUmeuRV6Nl5588hbbSZK-jYyg85T9wfCRbnXSocxthfUAKTq92s

Serie de talleres para padres “¡Listo para kindergarten!” con Lee Pesky Learning Center Únase a nosotros y aprenda como ayudar a su niño(a) y su familia a prepararse para la transición a kindergarten. Los participantes recibirán un plan individualizado para su niño junto a tapetes de aprendiza...

LPLC would like to extend a very warm welcome to our three newest board members-Dana Herrman (left) who is Senior Managing Director of Silicon Valley Bank and the co-head of TMT equity trading, Jim Foudy (center) who is the Superintendent of the Blaine County School District and Dr. Lisa Gabel (right) who is a professor and neuroscientist at Lafayette College. To learn more, visit: https://www.lplearningcenter.org/lplc-welcomes-new-board-members/?swcfpc=1

LPLC estará ofreciendo un taller gratuito de “Listos para kindergarten” en español para las familias el próximo miércoles. Este taller se ofrecerá en la biblioteca de Nampa el 19 de octubre de 2022 de 6:30-7:30 PM. Los participantes recibirán un plan de desarrollo individualizado para su niño(a) junto con tapetes de aprendizaje en literatura, matemáticas y socioemocional. Para más información y registrarse para este taller, visite la pagina web de la biblioteca de Nampa https://nampalibrary.libcal.com/event/9517132

Comprehensive Decoding Routines

Missed the CEC & Decoding Dyslexia Conference? Take a look at these informative recordings from the conference featuring Aubrie Gribble, Kelli Jenkins, Timothy Myers, Nicole Hodges, and Lori Johnston.

Comprehensive Decoding Routines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va6FNsu9wp4

Diagnosing Dyslexia with Standardized Assessments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx8aqm0mNcs&t=1s

Implementing Daily Literacy Routines in an Early Childhood Environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD5ojxebkGE

Comprehensive Decoding Routines

In honor of world mental health day, we are highlighting ADHD and the effects it can have on an individual’s mental health. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has some suggested resources for those that may be affected by ADHD. This website includes information on helping yourself, ADHD coaching, as well as helping a family member or friend. To learn more visit: https://nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/ADHD/Support

Serie de talleres para padres “¡Listo para kindergarten!” con Lee Pesky Learning Center

LPLC's FREE Kindergarten Readiness Workshops are here! This three part series workshop is for Spanish speaking families. The sessions will be taking place at the Nampa Library. Attendees will receive an individualized development plan for their child along with literacy, math, and social-emotional learning mats. The first session will be held this evening at 6:30 PM. To learn more and register, visit the Nampa Library Website Here:

Serie de talleres para padres “¡Listo para kindergarten!” con Lee Pesky Learning Center Únase a nosotros y aprenda como ayudar a su niño(a) y su familia a prepararse para la transición a kindergarten. Los participantes recibirán un plan individualizado para su niño junto a tapetes de aprendiza...

To kick off Dyslexia awareness month, we are highlighting the 2022 Idaho CEC & Decoding Dyslexia Conference set to take place October 7th & 8th. Our very own Aubrie Gribble, Nicole Hodges, Lori Johnston, Timothy Myers, and Dee Dee Germino will be speaking in addition to LPLC's Executive Director Dr. Lindy Crawford. Sessions will cover topics such as the science of reading, assessments and screening, assistive technology, the writing revolution, trauma in the classroom, and more! Learn more and sign up here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/cecmu_202209/

As the TCS New York City Marathon draws closer, we send our gratitude to LPLC's 2022 Running for Learning Team—a group of 11 dedicated community members from CA, ID, MI, NC, and NY who are running (and fundraising) in support of Lee Pesky Learning Center. A marathon is precisely 26.2 miles and indeed requires great dedication and effort. Learn more about this year's team and support their marathon journey here: https://bit.ly/RFL-2022

Did you know that funding may be available to you through the state of Idaho? Empowering Parents is a grant program funded by Idaho's Coronavirus Relief Funds. This grant program provides Idaho students with grant dollars that can be used to purchase educational goods and services. To find out more about eligibility, how the funds can be used, and the application process, please visit https://empoweringparents.idaho.gov/. If you are awarded grant dollars, you can use them to pay for services at Lee Pesky Learning Center!

ISDE approves course fulfilling dyslexia training for educators

Lee Pesky Learning Center has been approved by the Idaho State Department of Education to offer a course fulfilling dyslexia professional development requirements for educators. Course participants will deepen their understanding of dyslexia, the science of reading, features of evidence-based literacy instruction and various screeners and assessment tools. This two-day course is being held on November 5th and December 3rd. To register and learn more about this course, visit our website here: https://www.lplearningcenter.org/product/event-understanding-and-supporting-students-with-dyslexia/?swcfpc=1

View CBS2 News Article Here: https://idahonews.com/news/local/isde-approves-course-fulfilling-dyslexia-training-for-educators

ISDE approves course fulfilling dyslexia training for educators Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC), an education nonprofit based in Idaho, has been approved by Idaho’s State Department of Education to offer a course which fulf

Meet Sabina Stahl - Sabina is from Hailey, ID, and this will be Sabina's first marathon. Sabina has worked closely with the Pesky's for eighteen years and looks forward to supporting LPLC this year as a member of our Running for Learning team. We are so excited to have you on the team, Sabina, and look forward to supporting you in your efforts!

To support Sabina and her RFL teammates visit: https://bit.ly/RFL-2022

This summer, LPLC hosted a 'Summer Professional Learning Program' and partnered with 67 educators from 25 early learning centers throughout Idaho to provide them with literacy trainings, coaching sessions, as well as teacher-centered assessments and child-centered screeners. According to one participant, the program was "A very enriching experience, especially since it was provided in my language, Spanish." A special thanks to Idaho AEYC for partnering with us to offer stipends to all participants along with resources and materials from Lakeshore Learning.

Fostering Early Language Development for Infants and Toddlers, Module 1 (FREE)

It’s never too early to foster early language development. LPLC is offering FREE early language development courses for early educators, parents, and caregivers. LPLC partnered with The Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children to produce four one-hour modules on early language and literacy development. These modules are self-paced and contain engaging, developmentally appropriate activities to support children from birth to five years of age. To learn more and register for these free courses visit our website here:

Fostering Early Language Development for Infants and Toddlers, Module 1 (FREE) Lee Pesky Learning Center partnered with The Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children to produce four one-hour modules on early language and literacy development. These modules are self-paced and contain engaging, developmentally appropriate activities to help early educators, parents,....

Meet Maggie Sharpe - Maggie is from Larchmont, NY, and this will be Maggie's First marathon. Maggie connects directly with the LPLC mission and believes that our mission will change many lives. We are so grateful to have you as part of our Running for Learning team this year, Maggie, and we look forward to cheering you on!

To support Maggie and her RFL teammates visit: https://bit.ly/RFL-2022

Dogs, adventures and Boise State football

Cristianne Lane, LPLC training specialist, was featured on KTVB to share more about her new children's book "A Dog Named Bronco"! Watch the full segment below and purchase this fun, fall read right in time for the Boise State Bronco's first home game of the season this weekend!

Dogs, adventures and Boise State football Christianne Lane, author of "A Dog Named Bronco," talks about the children's book Sept. 2, 2022, on KTVB's "Wake Up Idaho."

Last week, LPLC training specialists Deb Banner and Dr. Cindy Roberts attended the Big Sky Literacy Conference put on by The Reading League Montana.

In the words of Deb, "The focus of the conference was on the Science of Reading. It was a great pleasure to attend sessions and listen to speakers [who confirmed] that all our work here at LPLC is corroborated by this research, and that our work is truly based on the best information for the best outcomes for children in learning."

LPLC Receives $1MM Grant from State as Reported by CBS2

Lee Pesky Learning Center extends our deepest gratitude to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (ID-DHW) for their recent grant commitment! A steadfast community partner over the years, the ID-DHW continues to support the work we do and allows us to expand the "depth and breadth of LPLC's evaluation, counseling, and academic services".

Read the full press release and CBS 2 Boise News feature below!

LPLC Receives $1MM Grant from State as Reported by CBS2 Boise, Idaho—On September 1st, 2022, Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) received the first—of three disbursements—of a $1,000,000 grant from Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare (DHW).