Procedure – Category 5000 (Students)
AR 5005.1 - Guideline Statement: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Continuum of Placement Options, The Holland Factors
In summary, all children shall be educated to the maximum extent possible with children who are not disabled, unless there are demonstrated and compelling reasons why a child must be provided education in a special class or center. As appropriate, a child with a disability may be educated with children who are less disabled than he or she may be which may not be the least restrictive environment but one that is considered to be less restrictive.
( Education Code § 56205(a); Title 20 United States Code § 1412(a)(5)(A) )
2.0 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?
b. Evidence:
c. Were the student’s strengths, interests, and preferences considered in planning his/her educational program?
AR 5005.1 – Guideline Statement: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Continuum of Placement Options, The Holland Factors Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 04/18)
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