JJC Special Education in The Least Restrictive Environment Essay Write a 1,000-1,250 word essay regarding the FAPE ( Free and Appropriate Public Education) requirement of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Based on FAPE, discuss how the LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) should be appropriate in meeting student needs and following legislative guidelines. In addition, discuss the factors that should be used to determine the appropriate placement in the LRE for students with disabilities to ensure they receive a free and appropriate public education. Discuss how a student might move through a continuum of placements (e.g., inclusion, resource, self-contained) to best meet his or her needs and level of support.
