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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)"”.
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Elementary school principals' attitudes and training as they relate to their least restrictive environment (LRE) practices toward self-contained learning disabled and/or emotionally impaired students
… appropriate placement and programming within the least restrictive environment for handicapped students, there must be an improved understanding of the attitudes, training, and experience of the principal as they relate to his practices. The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes and …
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Choice for All? Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
… free appropriate public education (FAPE), and least restrictive environment (LRE), were utilized in the assessment of quality. Levels of expertise in federal disability law and fiscal barriers were explored, as well.
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Least Restrictive Environment for Students with Disabilities
… I was able to gain a better insight into the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and its academic benefits for students with disabilities. Results suggest that the sample of students studied is more academically successful in the resource room, pull-out program. However, more research needs to …
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Student grouping for academic intervention review and proposal
… are grouped in a variety of ways based on the least restrictive environment (LRE). The LRE is determined by the best setting for learning influenced by the zone of proximal development (ZPD). Student grouping for appropriate setting occurs within the classroom and for class placement within a …
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The Implementation of the Least Restrictive Environment Provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities on Guam
This study examined the implementation of the least restrictive environment (LRE) provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for secondary students with learning disabilities on Guam. The research questions for the study addressed the following areas: (a) perceptions of the …
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Implicit Bias And Least Restrictive Environment: Perceptions Of Certified Educators
… (a) challenges in creating an inclusive environment, (b) lack of guidance and training related to the least restrictive environment (LRE) and (c) lack of guidance and training related to implicit bias. Key findings in this study are connected to prior research studies, including a …
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An Investigation into the Effectiveness of High School Models of Instruction in English Language Arts for Exceptional Education Standard Diploma Students
… and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The research was conducted in a medium-sized rural district high school.</p> <p>The overarching research question was: Based on student test scores, ESSA data, surveys, and interviews with content area teachers, …
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Occupational therapy in inclusive education for students with extensive support needs: A qualitative exploratory multiple case study
… time and participation in general education environments. Method: This qualitative exploratory multiple case study examined the inclusive practices of six purposefully selected SBOTs through in-depth interviews, focus groups, surveys, and artifacts. Six individual case narratives were …
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Co-Teaching and Student Achievement: Where Are the Data?
… for educating students with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE); however, many years later, educators are still arguing as to which is the most effective instructional model, and how different models impact student achievement. Co-teaching is an instructional model that is …
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Perceptions of Special Education and General Education Teachers on Co-teaching of Students with Disabilities in outheast Georgia School Systems
… is used increasingly due to IDEA regulations of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). This method of service delivery involves the cooperation and trust of both general education and special education. The study provides information on what general education and special education teachers perceive …
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A historical/legal analysis and case study of a high school art classroom as a least restrictive environment for students experiencing disabilities
… case study design to compare the intent of the least restrictive environment (LRE) mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to its actual practice in a high school art class. The investigation examines the art classroom as a LRE with regard to such stakeholders as: (a) …
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Facilitators and Barriers to Incorporating Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom at the Secondary Level: A Study of Teacher Perceptions.
… The push has been to educate all children in the least restrictive environment (LRE), changing the role of general education teacher from a subject matter specialist to include the responsibility of educating students with a wide range of special needs. While most agree that educating children …
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Where Do They Fit In?: The Perceptions of High School Students, Parents, and Teachers Regarding Appropriate Educational Placements for Children with High Incidence Disabilities.
… education of children with special needs in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Interpretation of what constitutes the Least Restrictive Environment has led to debate about how best to include children with disabilities into regular education environments. The process of inclusion has …
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Exploring the Impact of Inclusive Education Knowledge on School Administrators' Attitudes: A Quantitative Analysis of Influencing Factors and Leadership Preparedness
… (SWD) receive access to education in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). To achieve the high-stakes accountability standards of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools are also responsible for ensuring academic progress for all students, including those with disabilities. …
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Exploring the Professional Responsibilities of Educators in Special Day Schools Serving Secondary Students with Emotional Disabilities
… (FAPE) for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) with access to the general curriculum. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) emphasizes academic achievement for all students in public schools, and the use of challenging assessments to improve the quality …
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Exploring the Teaching Practices of Educators Working in Inclusive Instructional Settings with Students with Learning Disabilities
… (FAPE) for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE), amendments mandated that students with disabilities be included in state accountability and assessment systems, moving educators from an age of accessibility to an age of accountability. This legislation also …
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An LRE Placement Loophole: A Critical Policy Analysis of LRE Placement in Defining Disproportionality of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Special Education
… students (CLDS) in special education with a least restrictive environment (LRE) of 40% and greater compared to Colorado’s acceptance of the federal mandate of the minimum requirement of the student LRE of less than 40% and alternate school setting. I explored the efficacy of the Colorado …
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A Study of Selected Virginia Principals' Knowledge of Special Education Law
… being supported as the most effective learning environment for students with disabilities, principals now need to know the definitions of types of disabilities, appropriate placements, how to provide correct feedback for parents and at a minimum, the basics of special education law. The …
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Examination of K-12 School Administrators’ Perceptions of Their Preparation to Lead Special Education Programs
<p>Current research tells us that when school administrators are not prepared to lead special education, the result can be an educational detriment to the student involved and cause a costly fiscal impact to the school district. The researcher set out to ascertain school administrators’ perceptions …