Contacts
LPS Special Education Contacts
Questions about Special Education Services should first be directed to your student's teacher or building principal. Additionally, your school's building psychologist can be a helpful resource.
Contact Information
110 McDonald Drive,
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 832-5000
Fax: (785) 832-5016
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
For Special Education Records, please contact Susan Dale at sdale@usd497.org or call 785-832-5000 ext 4865.
Lori Stithem
Executive Director of Special Education (6-12, Transition)
lstithem@usd497.org
785-832-5000 ext 2668
Laura Basham
Director of Student Services (Early Childhood & K-5)
lbasham@usd497.org
785-832-5000 ext 2410
Shelia M. Smith
Assistant Director of Special Education
smsmith@usd497.org
785-832-5000 ext 4535
Lisa Koppes
Manager of Student Services & Special Education
785-330-2446
Ivonne Rivera
Special Education Coordinator & Paraeducator Hours
785-330-1719