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
Program Director
Special Programs News
Staff Spotlight: Bridget Considine, LEEP Teacher
Behind every student success story, there are dedicated people helping it happen. Our licensed employees bring expertise, compassion, and care to that work every day, supporting students, educators, and schools across our region. At Clackamas ESD, our licensed team includes about 180 staff members in at least 20 different types [...]
Staff Spotlight: Amy Kingsbury, Social Skills Specialist
Behind every student success story, there are dedicated people helping it happen. Our licensed employees bring expertise, compassion, and care to that work every day, supporting students, educators, and schools across our region. At Clackamas ESD, our licensed team includes about 180 staff members in at least 20 different types [...]
Staff Spotlight: Beth Strand, Administrative Assistant, Department of Special Programs
Student success starts with people who care. Our classified employees show that care every day, keeping schools running and students supported. They are the backbone of our public education system. They work with students, educators, families, and partners. They keep offices running and buildings safe. Our community depends on them. At [...]
