Writing Question

Getting Started

Senator Robert Stafford in 1978 presented an amendment with the goal of discouraging educational segregation of students with disabilities. This amendment made it a requirement for all public schools to ensure that students with disabilities have placements in the least restrictive appropriate educational settings. This amendment became a part of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). It is now known as the least restrictive environment (LRE) mandate.

As you collaborate with case conference members to develop your students IEPs you will be discussing and making decisions on LRE. Therefore, you will need to understand the purpose of the continuum of placements and standards for determining LRE.

Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:

• Support the continuum of placement and services for students with disabilities in least-restrictive environments.

Standard(s) Alignment:

• InTASC 9f,9o
• ISTE 5a
• CEC 1.1, 6.1
• EIECSE 2.1, 2.2, 7.4

Background Information

IDEA states that students with disabilities are:

…to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private institutions or other care facilities, are educated with children who are not disabled, and that special classes, separate schooling, or other removal of children with disabilities from the regular educational environment occurs only when the nature or severity of the disability is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. (IDEA, 20 U.S.C. 8 1412)

A students LRE is a very important discussion and decision for the case conference or IEP team. One of the reasons is IDEAs requirement for states to ensure that all students with disabilities in all schools (public, private, and other facilities) are in the least restrictive environment. Additional reasons involve appropriate education and impacting students learning outcomes.

Your understanding of LRE is not only important for the successful completion of this assignment, but for your students futures.

Instructions

1. Download and view the .
2. Read the following case scenario concerning LRE:
3. Find a short video addressing the topic of LRE or an example of a student in an LRE setting. You may use the YouTube website for videos.
4. Design a document, graphic, or presentation explaining LRE. You may create a PowerPoint, a flyer, or a pamphlet. Make sure to utilize and connect the information from the course readings as well as from the video that you selected using APA format and at least one citation. Include the following:
   1. Provide an overview of the video you watched and the web address for the instructor.
      • Provide an alignment between the content of the video, IDEA, and LRE.
   2. Explain LRE and the continuum of placements in the document, graphic, or presentation.
      • Explain the benefits for students with and without disabilities.
      • Explain the impact on schools and other personnel.
      • Communicate your support for the continuum of placement and LRE.
5. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
6. When you are finished, submit your work to the 6.2 assignment link by the end of the workshop.