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: Kathleen O’Brien and Stephanie Wiggins, Heron Creek administrative assistants
When Heron Creek students arrived at their new school this fall, there was a lot to be excited about: wider hallways, a playground, a gym that has students looking forward to PE, a bigger library, and more room to learn, work, and connect. Behind the transition were countless details. Administrative [...]
SB 141: What it means for families & students
View as a PDF Oregon has a new education law called SB 141. The goal is to help schools better understand how students are doing during the school year, not just at the end of the year. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, students in grades [...]
The places summer learning took us
Summer at Clackamas ESD was filled with discovery, connection, and plenty of fun. From learning in parks to science experiments, lemonade stands and workplace tours, students, families, and educators explored new skills, built confidence, and made meaningful connections all summer long. Big adventures for our youngest learners Our early intervention [...]
