This course is designed to explore the need for and requirements of the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities, factors to consider when determining the most appropriate placement and how to measure success when an LRE decision is made.

The course also explores issues and barriers that impact the placement of a student in the least restrictive environment and how districts can develop a school wide commitment to serve all students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

Chapters

Chapter 1 LRE: Understanding Federal Guidelines
Chapter 2 One Measure of Success: From Least Restrictive to Most Restrictive
Chapter 3 Issues Surrounding Placement
Chapter 4 A School wide Effort and Commitment

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize LRE terms and explain how eligibility requirements impact placement in the least restrictive environment.
• Make informed and appropriate placement decisions for students with disabilities.
• Recommend and demonstrate school wide strategies for placement and academic achievement in the least restrictive environment.
• Complete chapter assessments with 100 percent mastery and the final assessment with 80 percent mastery.