LPS ElevatED: Pathways of Professional Learning, Coaching, and Support

Welcome to LPS! Summer Sessions

Who is required to attend?

A section titled "Returning to LPS:" defines this group as "Any certified staff member who was previously employed by Lincoln Public Schools and has since been rehired." Below this definition, a table outlines the summer session requirements for returning staff, categorized by their years of prior service. The table has three columns: "SUMMER SESSION," "Returning to LPS 0-3 years," and "Returning to LPS 4+ years." The "SUMMER SESSION" column lists: Laptop Distribution & Tech Training LPS Welcome Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off Teaching with Clarity Work Day Building Mentor The "Returning to LPS 0-3 years" column indicates "REQUIRED" for "Laptop Distribution & Tech Training" and "OPTIONAL*" for the remaining sessions ("LPS Welcome," "Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off," "Teaching with Clarity," "Work Day," and "Building Mentor"). The "Returning to LPS 4+ years" column indicates "REQUIRED" for "Laptop Distribution & Tech Training," "LPS Welcome," "Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off," "Teaching with Clarity," and "Work Day." For "Building Mentor," it is listed as "OPTIONAL." A note at the bottom clarifies that the optional sessions are "*Encouraged if curriculum has changed."

A section titled "Changing Level/Position:" includes the statement, "we strongly encourage staff changing grade level or position to attend the Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off Days." Below this, a table outlines the recommendations for summer sessions for staff "Changing Level/Position." The table has two columns: "SUMMER SESSION" and "Changing Level/Position." The "SUMMER SESSION" column lists: Laptop Distribution & Tech Training LPS Welcome Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off Teaching with Clarity Work Day Building Mentor The corresponding "Changing Level/Position" column indicates a hyphen "-" for all sessions except "Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off," which is marked as "OPTIONAL" in blue text. This visually emphasizes the strong encouragement mentioned in the preceding text.

A section titled "Mid Years Hires:" provides the following information: "If certificated staff are hired mid year and have missed the Summer Session: Welcome to LPS! They will attend the summer after hire." Below this explanation, a table details the required sessions for "Mid-Year Hires." The table contains two columns: "SUMMER SESSION" and "Mid-Year Hires." The "SUMMER SESSION" column lists: Laptop Distribution & Tech Training LPS Welcome Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off Teaching with Clarity Work Day Building Mentor The "Mid-Year Hires" column indicates "REQUIRED" for "Laptop Distribution & Tech Training" and "Building Mentor." The remaining sessions ("LPS Welcome," "Curriculum and Instruction Kick Off," "Teaching with Clarity," and "Work Day") are marked as "REQUIRED*". A note at the bottom clarifies that the sessions marked with an asterisk are "*Required the summer after hire."

25-26 Welcome Packet

25-26 WELCOME Packet

This packet was mailed to you. You can access a digital version here. Link to Packet

25-26 New to LPS Resource Booklet

You will be provided a paper copy of this resource during the Welcome to LPS Session.

LPS ELevatED Welcome to LPS! Resource Booklet (5-29-25).pdf

Laptop Distribution and Training (July 21-25, 2025)

New Educator Technology Guide

Welcome to LPS (July 28, 2025)

Links to Resources

Curriculum and Instruction Kickoff (July 29 and 30, 2025)

Resources for Curriculum and Instruction Kickoff 2025 (JUMPCODE)

Teaching with Clarity (July 31, 2025)

Teaching with Clarity Resources for New to LPS Educators (JUMPCODE)

Optional Paid Work Day in Building (August 1, 2025)

Keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll be sending an email during the week of July 28th.

Contacts for Summer Session Questions

Human Resources (onboarding, job assignments, college transcripts, certification, etc.)

Elementary

Kristen Finley - kfinley@lps.org; 402-436-1577

Secondary:

Ryan Escamilla - mescami@lps.org; 402-436-1576

Special Education and ELL:

Dr. Jenny Fundus - jfundus@lps.org; 402-436-1596

Benefits (benefits, retirement, Family & Medical Leave Act, maternity, disability, etc.)

Julie McAndrew - jmcandre@lps.org; 402-436-1595

Laptop Distribution & Technology Training (July 21-25)

Kristi Peters - kristi@lps.org; 402-458-3139

Welcome to Lincoln Public Schools! (July 28)

Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851

Curriculum & Instruction Kick Off (July 29 & July 30)

Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851

Tracey Black - tblack@lps.org; 402-436-1824

Curriculum Specialist for your Certified Area (See above)

Teaching with Clarity (July 31)

Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851

Karmin Pedroza- kpedro@lps.org; 402-436-1790

Tenure & Online Course Catalog (account setup, course transcripts, register for sessions, etc.)

Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851

Questions about the week before school begins (August 5-11)

Contact your school principal or department supervisor.

Breakfast & Lunch (Dietary Restrictions/Food Allergies)

Heather Abernethy - haberne@lps.org; 402-436-1851

When in doubt, call the LPS district office @ 402-436-1000. Tell the front desk that you are a new hire and they can always get you connected to the right person!

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