Special Education
Welcome to Lexington Public Schools Special Education Department where every child, regardless of abilities, is welcomed, and honored. Our team works collaboratively with our families and students to build trust, and to ensure individualized programming that is geared toward student’s strengths and abilities. We look forward to working together with you to build a successful educational experience for your child.
LPS Student Services Staff
Special Education Staff
Please click on the appropriate building to see the inclusive team that will be providing special education services for students
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Mariah Neill Sara Oberg CCC-SLP Maria Salas
Early Childhood Home Base Facilitator Speech Language Pathologist Early Inclusive Paraprofessional
Liz Wilson
Early Development Network Early Development Network Early Development Network
Services Provider Services Provider Services Provider
Erin Schroeder, OTR/L Skyler Roemmich PT/DPT Kristine Einspahr
Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist School Psychologist
Emily Dellevoet Tesla Piper
Early Inclusive Interventionist Early Inclusive Interventionist
Kristine Einspahr Sara Oberg CCC-SLP Erin Schroeder OTR/L
School Psychologist Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist
Ashley Diaz Bradi Stieb Micki Lauby
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher
Amy Schroeder, CCC-SLP Erin Schroeder OTR/L
Speech Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist
Skyler Roemmich, PT/DPT Amelia Meyer
Physical Therapist School Psychologist
Priscilla Juarez Jennifer Brockmeier Kendra Myers
Paraprofessional Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher
Caitlyn Boryca, CCC-SLP Kristine Einspahr Speech Language Pathologist School Psychologist
Erin Schroeder, OTR/L Skyler Roemmich, PT/DPT
Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist
Lori Pflaster Chloe Carlson Ali Latter
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher
STARS Program
Jenna Spath, CCC-SLP Kristine Einspahr
Speech Language Pathologist School Psychologist
Erin Schroeder, OTR/L Skyler Roemmich, PT/DPT
Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist
Julie Samson Anita Bachmann Michelle Pratt
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher
Jenna Spath CCC-SLP Amelia Meyer Erin Schroeder, OTR/L
Speech Language Pathologist School Psychologist Occupational Therapist
Skyler Roemmich, PT/DPT
Physical Therapist
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Carrie Stallbaumer Blaike Kulhanek David Obermeyer
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher
6th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade
Amber Nichols Emmily Monrroy Derek Persson Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher 7th Grade 8th Grade 8th Grade
Erin Haines Heather Robles Stacy Strauss, CCC-SLP
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Speech Language Pathologist
Developmental Learning Program STARS Program 6-8th Grade
Josey Blessin Skyler Roemmich PT-DPT
School Psychologist Physical Therapist
Kayli Konrad-Sauer Megan Reed Audrey Feeny
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher
Tara Fouts Clayton Waddle Kathy Sanchez
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher
Josey Blessin, Ed.S., NCSP Stacy Strauss, CCC-SLP Erin Schroeder, OTR/L
School Psychologist Speech-Language Pathologist Occupational Therapist
Skyler Roemmich, PT/DPT
Physical Therapist
Special Education services are provided to all students with a verified disability who reside in the Lexington Public School district. These services are provided from birth through the age of 21 or until graduation requirements are met. Special education programs and services are integrated within each of the seven buildings in the Lexington Public Schools.
A continuum of services and programs are available, depending on the needs of each individual child. The goal of special education is to enable children with unique learning needs to reach their full potential. Every effort is made to maintain all students in classrooms with their age-appropriate peers in the least restrictive environment. Special educators collaborate with classroom teachers as they problem-solve strategies that will support the unique learning needs of each student.
504 Policy
It is the policy of the Board of Education not to discriminate against any otherwise qualified individual with a disability solely by reason of his/her disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, any program or activity.
It is the intent of the district to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be disabled under this policy even though they do not require services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
Due process rights of students with disabilities and their parents under Section 504 will be enforced.
Mrs. Amy Pepplitsch is the coordinator of the Section 504 activities.
Amy Pepplitsch
504 Coordinator
308-324-1231
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Early Intervention
It is never to early to begin to help your child learn and achieve to the best of his or her ability.
Our Early Intervention program serves children birth to 5 years, who have a verified disability. Lexington Public Schools Early Intervention Special Education teacher is Mariah Neill. Most children will reach developmental milestones of communication skills, motor skills, social skills, and thinking skills within an average child’s learning range. If you have any concerns about your child’s development and your child is Birth to age 2 years please contact 308-237-2280 for Services Coordination Early Development Network and if your child is age 3 to age 5 please contact Mariah Neill at 308-324-1841.
Referral Procedures
Children Birth Through 2
Referrals can be made to Services Coordination at 1-800-689-7131 or the Office of Student Services at 308-324-1209. The Services Coordinator then works with the educational team to conduct any appropriate assessments to determine eligibility.
Children Ages 3-21
Referrals can be made directly to your child’s teacher, to the building principal, or to the Office of Student Services at 308-324-1209.
Children Not Currently In School
For children not currently in school, a preschool assessment team will conduct interviews with the parents, observations of the child, and likely administer some assessments to the child to determine eligibility for special education services. The parents are an important member of this Multidisciplinary Team Evaluation.
School aged children
For school-aged children, the referral goes to a Student Problem Solving Team which gathers input, implements strategies and research based interventions, tracks progress and gathers data and determines when a referral to the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) is appropriate.
Students That Move into the District
For students who move into the district and have received special education services in the previous district, it is important for parents to bring to the school the child’s Multidisciplinary Team Evaluation Report and Individualized Education Plan from the previous school. The IEP team can then determine the necessary steps to reinstate or continue special education services for the child.
Former LPS Special Education Students
Notice to Former Lexington Public Schools Special Education Students
Special Education records will be destroyed on February 2nd, 2026, for any former Lexington Public School student in Special Education who has not received special education services for at least six years prior to January 31st, 2026. Former students or parents may request copies of their Special Education records by calling Kerri Dangler in the Lexington Student Services Department at 308-324-1207 prior to February 2nd, 2026.
AVISO PARA EX ALUMNOS DE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL EN LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE LEXINGTON
Los registros de educación especial serán destruidos el 2 de febrero de 2026 para todo ex-alumno de las Escuelas Públicas de Lexington en educación especial que no haya recibido servicios de educación especial durante al menos seis años antes del 31 de enero de 2026. Los ex-alumnos o padres pueden solicitar copias de sus registros de Educación Especial llamando a Kerri Dangler del Departamento de Servicios para Estudiantes de Lexington al 308-324-1207 antes del 2 de febrero de 2026.
OGEYSIIS KU AADAN ARDAYDA HORAY UGA MID NOQOTAY BARNAAMIJKA WAXBARASHADA KHAASKA AH
Diiwaanada Waxbarashada Gaarka ah waxaa la burburin doonaa Febraayo 2-keeda, 2026, arday kasta oo hore u dhigan jiray Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Lexington ee qaadan jiray Waxbarashada Gaarka ah ee aan helin adeegyada waxbarashada gaarka ah ugu yaraan lix sano ka hor Janaayo 31-deeda, 2026. Ardaydii hore ama waalidkii waxay codsan karaan nuqullo ka mid ah Diiwaanada waxbarashada gaarka ah ayaga oo wacaya Kerri Dangler gudaha Waaxda Adeegyada Ardayda Lexington 308-324-1207 kahor Febraayo 2nd, 2026.
Child Find
What is Child Find?
Child Find is a required and continuous process of public awareness activities, screening and evaluation designed to locate, identify, and refer as early as possible all children with disabilities between the ages of birth and twenty-one. Children and youth who are suspected of being in need of an Early Intervention Program or Special Education Program, children between the ages of birth and 21 must meet eligibility guidelines according to Nebraska regulations. For more information about Child Find or to refer a child for eligibility screening for one of these programs, please contact Mariah Neill or Angie Kovarik at Lexington Public Schools.
¿Qué es Child Find?
Child Find es un continuo y requerido proceso de actividades de concientización, detecciones y evaluaciones diseñadas para localizar, identificar y referir, lo más temprano posible, a todo niño con discapacidades entre las edades de nacimiento a 21 años de edad. Todo niño o joven del que se sospeche que necesite un Programa de Intervención Temprana, Servicios de Educación Especial Preescolares, o Servicios de Educación Especial para los de edad escolar, deben referirse a las Escuelas Públicas de Lexington. Los niños entre las edades de nacimiento y 21 años de edad deben satisfacer los requistos de elegibilidad en acuerdo con las regulaciones de Nebraska para recibir un Programa de Intervención Temprana, o un Programa de Educación Especial. Para más información sobre Child Find o para referir a un niõ a una investigación de elegibilidad para unos de los programas, favor de comunicarse con la Sra. Mariah Neill o con la Sra. Angie Kovarik en las Escuelas Públicas de Lexington.
Waa Maxay Helida IImaha?
Helida Ilmaha waa loobahanyahay waana hab joogto u ah hawlaha ogaalka dadweynaha, baaritaanka iyo qiimeynta loogu talagalay in la meeleeyo, la soo saaro, loona gudiyo sida ugu dhakhsaha badan dhamman ilmaha naafada ah oo u dhexeeya umusha illaa labaatan iyo kow sano jir. Caruurta iyo dhallinta looga shakiyo inay u baahanyihiin barnaamijka caawinta ilmaha naafada ah oona ku jira heerka gur-guurashada iyo wixii ka yar, adeegyada waxbarashada khaaaska ah ee barbaarinta/xanaanada, ama adeegyada waxbarshada khaaska ah ee ilmaha da’da dugsiga gaaray waa in loo gudbiyaa Dugsiyada Dadweynaha Lexington. Si loo helo barnaamijyada caawinaada ee horey loosoo sheegay, ilmaha ay da’doodu u dhaxeyso umasha illaa 21 sano waa in ay u qalmaan tilmaamaha laga so xiganayo xeeraka Nebraska. Warbixin dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan Helida Ilmaha ama gudbiska ilmaha u galma barnaamijadan mid kamid ah, Fadlan la xariir Marwo Angie Kovarik ama Marwo Mariah Neill oo laga helo dugsiyada waxbarashada Lexington.