Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. Lee Pesky Learning Center will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s biggest and boldest marathon.
DetailsThis past September 2021, Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) expressed a warm farewell to Dr. Evelyn Johnson. After a decade of leading Lee Pesky Learning Center as Executive Director and, most recently, CEO, Dr. Johnson will be continuing her professional journey as VP of Research and Development at Aperture Education. Dr. Johnson also led LPLC’s research on our unique self-regulated learner framework, the early detection of learning disabilities, and a professional development model for early childhood educators.
DetailsLee Pesky Learning Center started off the new year with a resolution—to provide year-round literacy support to elementary-aged English Learners in the Vallivue School District. What began as a goal, turned into reality thanks to a $40,000 grant recently received from Silver Family Foundation (SFF).
DetailsThis spring, Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) celebrated 26 years of service across the state of Idaho.
DetailsBoise, Idaho— This past month, Lee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) celebrated 25 years of service to the Idaho community. Established in 1997 by Alan and Wendy Pesky, LPLC honors the life of their son, Lee, who unexpectedly passed away from a brain tumor at the age of 30. As a child, Lee struggled with learning disabilities, not unlike the one in five people today.
DetailsAlan Pesky recently published Leading From Values in Leader to Leader, “an award-winning quarterly report on management, leadership, and strategy” published by the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. In Leading From Values, Alan identifies the foundational values of Lee Pesky Learning Center. He makes a compelling case that these values still define LPLC today and continue…
DetailsLee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) was featured on KTVB Channel 7 news in light of learning disabilities awareness week.
DetailsLee Pesky Learning Center (LPLC) was featured on KTVB Channel 7 news as part of the Idaho Today Community Corner segment.
DetailsWe have compiled a great list of kindergarten and first grade resources for parents and teachers. These resources include literacy, math and self-regulation activities and routines that can be done at home or school! Kindergarten and first grade literacy and math resources Scholastic Learn has a wonderful website full of books and activities for preK-9th…
DetailsOne in five students has a learning or attention challenge, and Idaho sixth-grader Jacob is one of those students. Jacob has dyslexia and dysgraphia, which can make it hard for teachers to understand what Jacob needs to be successful in and out of the classroom. Thankfully, Jacob and his mom found the Lee Pesky Learning…
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