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OSPI webpage on Placement Decisions and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)Contains guidance on making placement decisions and the relevant factors that need to be considered. This page also contains a section for Frequently Asked Questions.
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OSPI Special Education Technical Assistance Paper No. 1 (TAP 1) RevisedThis document contains a basic review of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Topics include: Provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE); Procedural Safeguards Notice; Prior Written Notice; Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development; Placement Decisions and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Requirements; Services for Transfer Students; Transfer of Educational Records; and Revocation. Read section V. Placement Decisions and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Requirements, on pages 6-7, to learn more about placement and the LRE.
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Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood ProgramsThe purpose of this policy statement is to set a vision and provide recommendations to States, local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and public and private early childhood programs, from the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS), for increasing the inclusion of infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities in high-quality early childhood programs.
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Joint letter on inclusion in early childhood programsDiscusses the above Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs. This letter explains the Departments’ aim to support and encourage States, early childhood programs and schools, teachers and providers, national professional organizations, advocates, and families to take action to expand access to high-quality inclusive early childhood programs for all children.
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Washington Administrative Code relevant to Placement / Inclusion / LRE:
- WAC 392-172A-01185; Supplementary aids and services.
- WAC 392-172A-02050; Least restrictive environment.
- WAC 392-172A-02055; Continuum of alternative placements.
- WAC 392-172A-02060; Placements.
- WAC 392-172A-02065; Nonacademic settings.
- WAC 392-172A-02070; Students in public or private institutions.
- WAC 392-172A-02100; Home/hospital instruction
- WAC 392-172A-03115; Educational placements.
- WAC 392-172A-04000; Definition of parentally placed private school students.
- WAC 392-172A-04010; Provision of services for parentally placed private school students eligible for special education.
- WAC 392-172A-04045; Location of services and transportation.
- WAC 392-172A-04080; Applicability and authorization.
- WAC 392-172A-04085; Responsibility of the school district.
- WAC 392-172A-04115; Placement of students when FAPE is at issue.
- WAC 392-172A-05150; Notification of change of placement.
- WAC 392-172A-05155; Change of placement because of disciplinary removals.
- WAC 392-172A-05160; Appeal of placement decisions and manifestation determinations.
- WAC 392-172A-05165; Placement during an appeal through a due process hearing.