Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Decisions Questions to Assist with LRE Decision-making (Source: LRE Resources Project at WestEd, 916-492-4013, dmeinde@wested.org) 1. General Questions to Ask (Yes / No) a. Have the characteristics and needs of the student been identified? Evidence : b. Were the student’s strengths, interests, and preferences considered in planning his/her educational program? Evidence : c. Is the student’s progress assessed and documented? Evidence : a. Has the LRE decision been reviewed at least annually? Evidence : 2. Supplementary Aids and Services (Yes / No) a. Have supplementary aids and services been identified and assessed? Evidence : b. Have a full array of supplementary aids and services been attempted and assessed? Evidence : c. Have identified accommodations and/or modifications been implemented? Evidence : d. Have accommodations and/or modifications been effective? Evidence : 3. Assistive Technology (Yes / No) a. Has low-tech and high-tech assistive technology been considered to provide access to the general education? Evidence : 4. Teacher Support a. Do teachers have support they need to provide core curriculum access (standards- based materials, assistive technology, etc.)? Evidence : b. Has professional development been provided on: • Evidence-based instructional practices • Differentiating instruction for specific students Evidence :
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