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Showing 1 to 20 of 60 for “"least restrictive environment"”.
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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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The concept of least restrictive environment : implications for implementation
… the historical development of the concept of "least restrictive environment." The second purpose of the study was to identify implementation considerations inherent in the concept for public school officials and administrators.A documentary research procedure was used to accomplish the purposes …
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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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Stories told by LEAs of decisions regarding least restrictive environment : from change to transformation
… the guidance, support, and understanding of the least restrictive environment to assess and implement it accurately. This lack of guidance and knowledge can result in poor inclusion practices, ineffective instruction, and legal action within the educational system. This narrative case study aimed …
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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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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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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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Examining Factors That Affect Graduation Rates For Pennsylvania Students With Disabilities in Three Intermediate Unit Areas
… type of service, type of support, and least restrictive environment. The specific group of participants included in this study included those students with disabilities in 10 counties of Pennsylvania who started 9th grade in 2001-2002 and completed their education four years later. The …
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Effect of special education funding models in Illinois on district placement practice
… curriculum must be provided services within the least restrictive environment of a school setting. For some students with more significant disabilities, the least restrictive environment can mean placement in a self-contained setting or even a separate school. The costs associated with …
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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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Effective classroom strategies for students with ADHD
… for teaching students with ADHD in the least restrictive environment are discussed.</p>
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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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Predictors of Higher Education Participation for Students with a Specific Learning Disability: A Secondary Data Analysis of High School Students in Washington State
… including race, gender, primary language, least restrictive environment type or code, and exit status, were modeled to examine their effect on the probability of participating in higher education by students with a specific learning disability (SLD). The results of the HGLM multilevel …
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What is the effectiveness of the SRA Direct Guided Reading in promoting phonological awareness skills
… disabled that this placement was considered the least restrictive environment. The teacher was experienced in the use of this program and provided SRA direct guided reading to the subjects in individual and small group instruction of no more than two children.</p> <p>The results of this study …
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Perceptions Of Teachers And Administrators Of The Organizational Supports For Inclusion Programs In Southwest Florida Elementary Schools
… education of students with special needs in the least restrictive environment. This study identifies organizational supports as well as attitudes toward inclusion reported by teachers and principals in a medium sized southwest Florida school district.
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An examination of preschool services and programs for children with disabilities in North Carolina school districts
… occupational and speech therapy services and restrictiveness of settings for programs for children, 3-5 years old, with disabilities by North Carolina school districts. Public and federal school systems in North Carolina were participants in the study. A survey research design was utilized to …
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The Implementation of Teacher Assistance Teams as a Prereferal
… and appropriate education to all children in the least restrictive environment. The U.S. Department of Education figures show that from 1976-1977 the states provided special education and related services to 8.2 percent of children enrolled in public schools. The figure for 1970- 1980 grew to 9.5 …
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A Description of Instructional Practices in Inclusive Classroom Settings
This study was designed to describe the experiences of general education students in elementary settings where the inclusion of students with disabilities was responsibly implemented. The research question investigated was: Do general education students have a meaningful opportunity to learn when …
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