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Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project, operated by WestEd for the California Department of Education, develops resources for use by districts and sites to improve services for all students.…
Least Restrictive Environments
“Least restrictive environment, or LRE as it is more commonly called, is one of several vital components in the development of a child’s IEP and plays a critical role, influencing where a child spends…
Let’s Move
Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier…
Let’s Participate! Assistive Technology for Young Children
Let’s Participate! is a model demonstration project designed to assist IDEA Part C and Part B preschool programs in implementing and sustaining promising practices in the effective use of assistive technology…
Lifetime Benefits of Inclusion: Andrew Perry’s Circle of Friends
Renee and Drew Perry watched the construction of the elementary school being built in their neighborhood just two blocks from their house. The dream was for their son, Andrew, to…
Little People of America
Little People of America (LPA) is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. Here you will find resources pertaining to dwarfism…
Local Planning Councils
The primary mission of the Local Planning Councils (LPCs) is to plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families in the local community. LPCs are…
Louisville preschoolers get matching haircuts to fool teacher (Video)
A Louisville boy who turned five this week is spreading love and acceptance across the country and around the world.
Love in A Different Language: Open Letter to Paraprofessionals
To the Teacher’s Aide in my Son’s Special Education Classroom: I see what you are doing. This letter acknowledges the very important role of paraprofessionals in supporting children with special…
Making Sound LRE Decisions in Preschool
The IEP process includes requirements and actions that ensure IEP teams have the information needed to discuss and consider access to and participation in high-quality inclusive settings for every young child with…
Making Sound Preschool Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Decisions: Guiding Questions for Discussing Services in the LRE
The U. S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Education developed a Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs to promote the Departments’ position that all…
Man with Down Syndrome Silences Entire Congress With 5 Sobering Words (Video)
Man with down syndrome silences entire congress with 5 sobering words. A young man with Down syndrome delivered a powerful testimony on Capitol Hill, and it was five words in…
