Oct 27, 2014 · The purpose of this document is to support states and local programs in understanding the Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), making appropriate placements within the required continuum, and providing services and supports to preschool aged children with disabilities.
Making Sound Preschool LRE Decisions - ECTA Center
Feb 7, 2025 · ECTA supports states in the development of high-quality IDEA early childhood systems with equitable services for children with disabilities and their families.
Preschool LRE Reference Points and Discussion Prompts - ECTA …
Nov 15, 2024 · This summary of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) provisions of the IDEA as applicable to preschool aged children with disabilities is intended to be used as both a quick reference guide and training tool.
Tools on Inclusion - ECTA Center
Systems Inclusion Tools Tools on Inclusion Guidance These resources from the ECTA Center are meant to assist programs and teams in understanding the IDEA Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirements and determining appropriate placements. Team Decisions for Preschool Special Education Services: Guiding Questions (2014) Determining Least Restrictive …
ECTA Center: Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood
ECTA supports states in the development of high-quality IDEA early childhood systems with equitable services for children with disabilities and their families.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) - ECTA Center
Making Sound Preschool LRE Decisions 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 a disability during IEP placement discussions. This document lists important actions in the IEP development process …
ECTA Center: Creating Guiding Principles
ECTA supports states in the development of high-quality IDEA early childhood systems with equitable services for children with disabilities and their families.
ECTA Center: Creating a Shared Definition of Inclusion
In this activity, participants explore essential elements of inclusion, and work to create a shared definition of the concept. IEP teams will need and use this shared understanding to guide discussions when Making Sound Preschool LRE Decisons for each and every child, especially those who have been historically underrepresented and underserved. (15–45 min.) Materials …
ECTA Center: Creating a Vision Statement
In this activity, participants develop a vision statement that reflects their beliefs and values about high-quality inclusion. The activity accomodates—and can benefit from—a large group of participants. (45–60 min.) Materials Creating a Vision Statement Worksheet A way to collect and share participants' suggested vision statements (for example, paper worksheets, large sticky …
Making Sound Preschool LRE Decisions A Parent's Perspective
In this activity, participants watch a short video, then discuss the importance of parent perspective when Making Sound Preschool LRE Decisons, gaining a shared understanding of the impact attitudes and beliefs have on how inclusion is perceived. (30–60 min.)