On Thursday, August 13 LPLC held the third and final session in the Creating Pathways to Learning for Everyone listening series. This series is being hosted and moderated by The Community Library of Ketchum, ID. During session three, Dr. Evelyn Johnson, CEO of Lee Pesky Learning Center, and moderator Martha Williams, Program and Education Manager…
DetailsThe Lee Pesky Learning Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce Mark Hamachek has joined the Board as its newest member. Mark is a resident of Seattle, Washington and is passionate about supporting students with learning and attention challenges. Mark is the founder of H Group, an advisory and new venture development firm as…
DetailsSupporting students with dyslexia, that’s the goal for Gem State educators. After House Bill 731 passed last July, Idaho educators for grades 6th thru 12th are now required to seek instructional certification for dyslexia.
DetailsLee Pesky Learning Center hosted over 130 guests at its 22nd annual Pathways to Learning Event, on May 8, 2019 at the Boise State University Alumni & Friends Center. This annual anniversary event focuses on bringing together partners in the community to learn about the work of LPLC and how it is reflected nationally.
DetailsLee Pesky Learning Center was given the opportunity to be featured on Storyfort Presents: Voices of Treefort Music Fest podcast. Christian Winn, Director of Storyfort, focused this week’s podcast on the festival’s non-profit partners and how they are adapting during the time of COVID-19. And how the community can support non-profit needs through Idaho Gives.…
DetailsLee Pesky Learning Center was given the opportunity to be featured on Where’s Larry on KTVB News as part of Idaho Gives. To hear more from Larry’s interview with LPLC CEO, Dr. Evelyn Johnson, click here. To learn more about LPLC’s Idaho Gives campaign and contribute, click here. Idaho Gives ends at midnight, May 8,…
DetailsEnglish Virtual Parent Event Kindergarten readiness is the key to continued success in school – and beyond. And we know just how critical parents are to the process. That’s why we’ve published our “Virtual Preschool Parent Events” to help preschool families navigate home learning during this unique time (también disponible en español a continuación). Please participate…
DetailsIn her 35 years as an educator, Lee Pesky Learning Center’s Professional Development Director, Cristianne Lane, is no stranger to leading writing workshops for teachers and children. Cristianne, and the experienced training department at LPLC, facilitate writing workshops of which hundreds of teachers across the state of Idaho have attended. A published author herself, Cristianne and LPLC staff realize the importance of fostering a love of learning in young children.
DetailsBoise, 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).
DetailsBoise, Idaho— This past August 2023, Lee Pesky Learning Center’s Grants Manager Dr. Tracey Hodges co-edited a newly released book: Assessing Disciplinary Writing in Both Research and Practice. LPLC Executive Director Dr. Lindy Crawford and Educational Specialist Ashley Rowe, as well as Dr. Tracey Hodges, were contributing writers.
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