LRE Is A Support Design Question
Frame least restrictive environment decisions around supports, access, and individualized need
Placement follows support design; it should not replace it. Identify The Barrier Name the task, time, setting, and demand. "General education is too much" is not a barrier. "Unstructured lab transitions trigger unsafe exits" is. Try Supplementary Aids With Fidelity Supports can include visuals, peer structures, adult prompts, assistive technology, environmental changes, modified response modes, or behavioral supports. The team needs an implementation owner and a review date. Decide From Data The setting decision should explain what happened after supports were used. If removal is needed, the rationale should still preserve access to peers and curriculum wherever appropriate.
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