A Call for Reform of the Least Restrictive Environment

• By: Caitlin Sweetapple, EdD Shrub Oak International School
• July 5th, 2023
• educational justice, IDEA reform, Individuals with Disabilities Act, least restrictive environment, opinion, policy, school leadership training, special education, Summer 2023 Issue
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Section 1412(a)(5) of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) outlines regulations regarding the least restrictive environment (LRE). The statute states: To the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, including children in public or private institutions or other care...

Make Inclusion Work! Reducing Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Jill Krata, PhD YAI Autism Center
• January 1st, 2013
• behavioral interventions, classroom behavior management, evidence-based practices, functional behavioral assessment, inclusive education, least restrictive environment, school, social skills training, students
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In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on including students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Over the years, Public Law 94-142, (Education for All Handicapped Children Act, 1975), which was most recently revised in 2004 under the Individuals with Disabilities...