Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Decisions Questions to Assist with LRE Decision-making (Source: LRE Resources Project at WestEd, 916-492-4013, dmeinde@wested.org) Holland Factors 1. Education benefit
2. Non-academic benefit 3. Effect on other children 4. Cost 1. Assessing Academic Benefit Possible sources of evidence:
• List of supplemental aids and services which provide access to curriculum • Documentation of effectiveness of accommodations and/or modifications • State assessment scores • District benchmark assessment results • Description of how instruction was modified based on student assessment data 2. Assessing non-academic Benefit Possible sources of evidence: • Parent/teacher reports • Observations in classroom and other school settings • Assessments from mental health professionals • List of student supports for non-academic activities 3. Assessing the Effect on others Possible sources of evidence: • List of supplementary aids and services provided to student
• Teacher charting/documenting classroom disruption • Documentation of supports provided for teacher • Observations from principal, psychologist, social worker
4. Assessing the Costs
Possible sources of evidence: • Estimates from district for regular class placement vs. alternative placements Itemized by per diem cost, supports and materials provided, and personnel
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