Least Restrictive Environment Section
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) section is included in the following two profiles:
Under each of these profiles, different aspects of LRE are captured.
When the page loads, all mandatory fields in this section have a pink background. Once they are filled, the fields turn yellow.
However, if the fields are not filled out at the time of submission, users get an error message on the screen.
LRE as a section in the Individualized Education Program Profile
To access the LRE Section, you must first open the student's Individualized Education Program Profile and scroll down to the LRE section.
This section shows the following fields:
Student Information
The following table shows the fields that are captured as Student Information under the LRE Section of the IEP Profile.
Field Name | Description | Data Flow | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Student | Name of the Student. | In | Fetched from the SIS profile. |
STN | Student Test Number | In | Fetched from the SIS profile. |
IEP Date | The date on which the IEP was initiated for the Student. | In | Fetched from the SIS profile. |
Early Childhood Decision Tree
The following table shows the questions for which responses are captured to inform the primary decision before inducting them into LRE under IEP.
Question Asked | Options Given | Data Flow | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
Is the child enrolled in a private preschool? | Yes, No | Out | If you select No, the workflow will move to the Next Question. If you select Yes, the workflow will move to fill in the Initiation Date. |
Is the child enrolled in a Regular Early Childhood Program (RECP)? | Yes, No | Out | If you select No, the workflow will move to the Next Question. If you select Yes, the workflow will move to fill the hours per week consumed. |
Does the child attend a special education preschool? | Yes, No | Out | If you select No, the workflow will move here. If you select Yes, the workflow will move here. |
Duration of Classroom Session
The following table shows the fields that are captured under the Student Information section of the LRE Section of the IEP Profile.
Field Name | Description | Data Flow | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Initiation Date | NA | Out | Use the date picker to select the date. |
Duration Date | NA | Out | Use the date picker to select the date. |
Educational Setting | The School authorities can select from either of the following educational modes.
| Out | Select the most appropriate option from the list. |
Age Confirmation for the Student | Will the child be aged 5 and enrolled in Kindergarten by December?
| Out | Reply to the answer by selecting either Yes or No. |
Hours Per Week Consumed
The following table shows the fields that are captured during the duration of the classes arranged.
Question Asked | Options Given | Data Flow | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
At least 10 hours per week | In Classroom Others | Out | Choose this option if the student is consuming more than 10 hours in the LRE environment. Further, select if the time is being spent inside a classroom or not. |
Less Than 10 hours per week | In Classroom Others | Out | Choose this option if the student is consuming more than 10 hours in the LRE environment. Further, select if the time is being spent inside a classroom or not. |
Where will the sessions be delivered
The following table shows the fields that capture the location and mode of the classes to be arranged.
Question Asked | Response | Options Given | Data Flow | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Child attend a special education preschool? | No |
| Out | Pick the location where education services will be delivered. |
Child attend a special education preschool? | Yes |
| Out | Pick the location where education services will be delivered. |
For both sections “Hours Per Week Consumed” and “Where will the sessions be delivered”, the details can be captured either as written text in the space provided alongside the field. The text field also supports Spell Check on the inserted text.
You can also import the text from another document using the Statement Bank Icon (
). Alternatively, click on the Speak Text Icon (
) to record a voice-over narration.
General Considerations
In this section, you are expected to answer the following questions by choosing either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
Students will be able to participate in all educational programs and activities available to non-disabled students.
Students will be able to participate in all non-educational and extracurricular activities available to non-disabled students.
Students will participate in the general physical education program available to non-disabled students.
Students will be educated in the school he or she would attend if not disabled.
The length of the instructional day will be the same as the instructional day for non-disabled peers.
If you decide to choose No, you will be prompted to reply with a detailed response. This response is mandatory.
This response you can answer in either of the three ways:
- Insert or Upload your response from a statement bank.
- Narrate and record your response as voice.
Write the response as text in the field given.
Closing Notes
In this section, you are expected to enter your reply with a detailed response. This response is mandatory.
This response you can answer in one of three ways:
Insert or upload your response from a statement bank.
Narrate and record your response as a voice.
Write the response as text in the field given.
LRE as a section in the Special Education Information Profile
To access the LRE Section, you must first open the student's Special Education Information Profile and scroll down to the LRE section.
This section shows the following fields.
Least Restrictive Environment and Educational Setting
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is a principle under IDEA that ensures students with disabilities are educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. LRE is intended to provide access to the general education curriculum while meeting a student’s individual needs.
Field Name | Description | Data Flow | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Least Restrictive Environment | This dropdown menu lists various Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) options for documenting the educational placement of a student receiving special education services. Major Categories and Codes available as options are:
| In | Profile > Special Education Information > Least Restrictive Environment |
Percent Inside General Education | Percentages of the day spent in Regular Classrooms under K–12 Placements. Note: The following codes are applicable as an option in the previous field.
| In | Profile > Special Education Information > Least Restrictive Environment |
Percent Outside General Education | Percentages reflecting the student’s environment | In | Profile > Special Education Information > Least Restrictive Environment |
Educational Setting | The School authorities can select from either of the following educational modes:
| Out | NA |