Life Enrichment Education Program2024-09-25T08:25:52-07:00
Life Enrichment Education Program

Life Enrichment Education Program

Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. Through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), LEEP supports students in accessing academic, social-emotional, communication and life skills curriculum and instruction. Multidisciplinary classroom teams include special education teachers, educational assistants, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, nurses, adaptive physical education teachers and others as needed. The program focuses on academics, communication, personal management, decision making, independence, self-advocacy, practical living skills, vocational skills, leisure/recreation activities, social skills and access to a full life.

Celebrating all our students can do

The annual LEEP track meet is beloved by LEEP students, their families, and Clackamas ESD staff. This special day is just one way the Life Enrichment Education Program realizes its mission — celebrating all our students can do and supporting them in developing life skills and independence.

Registration/Verification

Parents of students referred to and enrolled in LEEP: please complete our registration/verification form.

Referrals

Referrals to LEEP must be made by the student’s home district.

County Resources

Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Program serves eligible adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that live in Clackamas County. Services include service coordination, abuse investigation, intake and eligibility, and program development.

Program Contacts

Program Staff

Aralee Jalili
Administrative Assistant Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)
Phone: 503-675-4155

Program Director

Teresa Copeland
Assistant Director of Special Programs Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)
Phone: 503-675-4182

Special Programs News

Feb 28,2025

Staff spotlight: Alex Soe-Nyun, behavior coach

February 28th, 2025|

The first full week of March is designated as Classified Employee Appreciation Week. At Clackamas ESD alone, we have more than 60 types of classified jobs. These are people who touch every corner of our agency’s work and the districts we support, from providing hands-on help to teachers, children and families, to [...]

Feb 28,2025

Staff spotlight: John Lee, therapeutic intervention coach

February 28th, 2025|

The first full week of March is designated as Classified Employee Appreciation Week. At Clackamas ESD alone, we have more than 60 types of classified jobs. These are people who touch every corner of our agency’s work and the districts we support, from providing hands-on help to teachers, children and families, to [...]

Feb 19,2025

Staff spotlight: Casey Krieg, program specialist at Heron Creek Therapeutic Program

February 19th, 2025|

Students come to Clackamas Education Service District’s Heron Creek Therapeutic Program from all across Clackamas County after facing challenges in more traditional educational settings. The Heron Creek staff provides personalized support to help these students overcome barriers, build self-regulation skills, and successfully return to their home schools. For over 15 [...]

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