Standards for Determining the LRE
There are several factors to consider when placing a student. The school needs to make sure that they are in compliance with the LRE mandate of IDEA, for example. It is also important for a schools IEP team to look into the standards established in the courts when determining placement for a student. the factor that need to be considered include the following:
- Individualization
- Benefits to the Student
- Effects on Peers
- Appropriateness
- Integration
- The Use of Supplementary Aids and Services
Reference:
Yell, Mitchell L. (2012) The Law and Special Education: Third Addition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Yell, Mitchell L. (2012) The Law and Special Education: Third Addition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.