Policy – Category 5000 (Students) AR 5005.1 – Guideline Statement: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Continuum of Placement options, The Holland Factors Table of Contents AR 5005.1 – GUIDELINE STATEMENT: LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT (LRE) CONTINUUM OF PLACEMENT OPTIONS, THE HOLLAND FACTORS ........... 1 1.0 I NTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1 2.0 L EAST R ESTRICTIVE E NVIRONMENT (LRE) D ECISIONS : Q UESTIONS TO A SSIST WITH LRE D ECISION - MAKING ....................................................................................................................... 3 3.0 H OLLAND F ACTORS ......................................................................................................... 5
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Introduction It is the philosophy of the Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) that all children with disabilities shall be provided a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). This philosophy is in accordance with state and federal mandates and specifically includes changes that were made in the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which addresses issues of education of children with disabilities in the LRE. A full continuum of program options is available for educational placement of children with disabilities. Program options shall provide a spectrum of educational offerings, which range from regular alternatives to a site designed to deliver intense and specialized services. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) team remains the primary decision-making body in determining the individual needs of children and the appropriate placement for them. A strong preference for educating children with disabilities in general education classes with appropriate aids and supports is made to ensure that children with disabilities participate in meaningful academic and extracurricular activities, including meals, recess periods, and other activities, as much as possible. The child’s instructional program includes the core curriculum as well as the specific goals of the IEP. Instruction as well as coordination of instruction will vary depending upon the concepts and skills being taught. The instruction may take place in the regular classroom, special education classroom, or other setting determined by the IEP team.
AR 5005.1 - Guideline Statement: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Continuum of Placement Options, The Holland Factors Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) (rev. 10/19)
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