How does the ARD committee ensure that primary consideration for LRE is given to the general education environment before a more restrictive placement is considered?
Under IDEA ’97, the student’s IEP provides the basis for the student’s placement decision. The placement decision is made after the IEP is established. There is a requirement to incorporate in the student’s IEP a statement of measurable annual goals, including benchmarks or short-term objectives, the student’s present level of educational performance, and an explanation if the student will not participate in the general education classroom and/or curriculum. The evidence of discussion of the LRE must be documented clearly through ARD/IEP forms and minutes.
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