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Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is a concept in education that means students with disabilities should be in regular classrooms with their non-disabled peers as much as possible. The goal is to give these students a chance to learn and participate in the same activities as everyone else but with any extra support they need.
What is the goal of LRE?
The goal of LRE is to provide students with disabilities with the support they need to be successful in a regular classroom setting, while promoting social inclusion, academic success, and overall well-being, and limiting the amount of time spent in a more restrictive educational setting.
Why is LRE important?
LRE is important because it ensures that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn and participate in the same activities as their non-disabled peers, promoting social inclusion, academic success, and overall well-being.
How is LRE determined for a student?
LRE is determined for a student through a collaborative process that involves assessments, evaluations, and input from the student’s parents, educators, and other members of the educational team
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is a term used in special education to describe the best educational setting for a student with a disability. LRE aims to provide students with disabilities the opportunity to learn and participate in the same educational activities as their non-disabled peers, with the necessary support and services they need. This means that, to the greatest extent possible, students with disabilities should be placed in regular classrooms with other students who do not have disabilities. If students need more support, they might be placed in a special education classroom for part of the day, but still spend some time in the regular classroom. The idea is to ensure that students with disabilities have the least restrictive environment, meaning the least amount of limits on their learning and opportunities to participate.
Understanding how Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) works is essential for parents navigating special education. Here’s a quick overview of how it operates and some practical examples in action:
LRE ensures that students with disabilities have diverse educational opportunities, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Goally’s tablet supports inclusive learning with fun apps, aiding kids with disabilities through personalized tools like visual schedules, AAC, gamified learning, and social skills training.
This post was originally published on Feb. 1, 2023. It was updated on July 21, 2023.
