Questions & Answers on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Requirements of IDEA

When discussion of placement arises in an IEP meeting, often how much “inclusion” will be accessible for a student becomes a topic of conversation.  Where is “inclusion” in IDEA?  Is that term actually there?  Or is it a concept?  Least Restrictive Environment is the term IDEA uses to define placements.  The United States Department of Education,…

Individual Student Planning – Planning Transition from Special Education Classes to General Education Settings

“Before a student moves from a self-contained special education class to a general education setting in his or her neighborhood school for the first time, the school system support staff will need to initiate a planning process to ensure that the supports and services are in place when the student starts school. The planning process…

Top 10 Ways a Judge Can Influence a Child Under IDEA in Court

Joe Tulman, Professor of Law at the UDC David A Clark School of Law, makes these recommendations on 10 Things a Judge in Delinquency or Criminal Court Can Do Under IDEA Regarding People with Education Related Disabilities Gather relevant stakeholders and clearly divide what should be handled by whom. Ensure the child is evaluated for…

Center for Attachment Resources & Enrichment

Center for Attachment Resources and Enrichment      Address  534 Medlock Road, Suite 201, Decatur, GA 30030 Counties Served – All MetroContact Names – Barbara Fisher,M.S. and Janice Turber,M.Ed. Phone 404-371-4045 Insurance – Yes Service Description – Services include Specialized Attachment Therapy for families and children, couples, and adults. Child Placement Recommendations, Quantitative EEG, Neurotherapy, Parent Training, Parent…