Is the General Ed. Classroom(GEC) the Best Least Restrictive Environment(LRE) for Students with Disabilities(SWD)?

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Exploring the Best Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities

This quiz delves into the ongoing debate about whether the General Education Classroom (GEC) is the most appropriate Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for Students with Disabilities (SWD). Your responses will help illuminate various perspectives on this critical topic.

Assess assumptions made in ARD meetings
Dive into opinions on inclusion and teaching methods
Explore the difference in needs between various disability categories

8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by EngagingTeacher24

In the Admission, Review, and Dismissal(ARD) meetings you've attended, is it assumed the GEC is the most LRE without meaningful discussion?

Yes

Do you believe there should be a distinction between SWD that have learning disabilities and those that have emotional/behavioral disabilities when considering the GEC as the LRE?

Yes

Are Special Ed. Teachers better suited to provide the majority of instruction to SWD than the General Education teachers?

Yes

Should there be more flexibility and discussion to determine the LRE for SWD?

Yes, the LRE should be discussed at length during the Individual Education Planning

No, the GEC should always be considered the LRE

In your opinion, what do you believe is the greatest benefit of the GEC as the LRE to SWD?

Improved socialization and peer interaction

Improved academic performance

Improved socialization

Is the General Ed. Classroom(GEC) the Best Least Restrictive Environment(LRE) for Students with Disabilities(SWD)?

Exploring the Best Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities

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