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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