Least Restrictive Environment
A New Look at Inclusive Models of Support
A Discussion About:
The History of Inclusive Practices
The Rationale for Change
Models of Support
& Determining Support Decisions
How can we improve services for Students? and students with special needs?
Thoughts about Inclusion:
Least Restrictive Environment
What does LRE mean?
Access to the General Curriculum
LRE to Reality
Equal Access = Equal Opportunity
What does IDEA require?
Simply put, removal of a child with disabilities from the regular education class may occur only if the child cannot be satisfactorily educated in the regular educational environment with the use of supplementary aids and services.
What does Inclusion mean to you?
Continuum of Services
Types of Support
Supplementary Supports
Some Big Ideas
Specialized Services
Specialized Services should not be a life sentence....
Determining Supports...
Catherine Wilson
Educational Specialist
Professional Development Presenter
Thinking In Common
Email: clearlycat@gmail.com
Website: www.thinkingincommon.com
Location: 7215 N Kellogg St, Portland, OR, United States
Phone: 713-291-8180