The Least Restrictive Environment

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This training presents the philosophical, educational and legal foundations of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) with a focus on preschool services. It presents information and activities that support participants to fully understand a continuum of alternative placement options and to specifically look at supplementary aids, supports and services in context of preschool environments. It allows participants to review judicial rulings specific to LRE and preschool and provides them the opportunity to explore various model programs that have been successful in implementing LRE. Participants have the opportunity to reflect on the existing and possible options for services in their community and begin the work towards building a continuum of alternative options for LRE in preschool.