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Who Should I Contact About Special Education?

Questions about Special Education Services should first be directed to your child's teacher or building principal. Additionally, the building school psychologist can be a helpful resource.

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For Special Education Records, please contact Susan Dale at sdale@usd497.org or phone 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

 

 

Contact Information

110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS  66044
PHONE (785) 832-5000        FAX (785) 832-5016
Office hours:  8am - 4:30pm  Monday - Friday

Lisa Koppes -Manager of Student Services & Special Education

785-330-2446

Ivonne Rivera - Coordinator I Special Education Dept. & Paraeducator Hours 
785-330-1719