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Least Restrictive Environment Hitting the Targets. LRE Core Messages . Educational Infrastructure. Policies and Procedures Facility Accessibility Resource Allocation Time for Collaboration. Instructional Capacity. Evidence-Based Instructional Practices
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Least Restrictive Environment Hitting the Targets
Educational Infrastructure Policies and Procedures Facility Accessibility Resource Allocation Time for Collaboration
Instructional Capacity Evidence-Based Instructional Practices IEP Goals Aligned with Common Core State Standards Universal Design for Learning Differentiated Instruction
School Culture and Leadership Strong leadership Positive School Culture Shared Responsibility for ALL Students
Family and Community Partnerships Family and School Goals Aligned Communities Actively Engaged Shared Decision-Making Families as Essential Partners
Selection CriteriaHigh Percentage LEAs Met all 3 LRE Targets Met or exceeded the state average for percent proficient for English language arts Met or exceeded the state average for percent proficient for Mathematics 100 or more students with IEPs
ABC Unified School District ABC Unified School District is located in the suburbs in the southeast corner of Los Angeles county. The community served by the district includes the cities of Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, as well as portions of Lakewood, Long Beach, and Norwalk.
Buckeye Union School District Buckeye Union is located about 40 miles from Sacramento in the historic Gold Country Foothills in El Dorado County. The El Dorado County Department of Education Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA ) coordinates with the District to provide a continuum of programs and services for students with disabilities attending the schools within the district.
Carlsbad Unified School District Carlsbad Unified School District is situated along the coastal region in north San Diego County. The district accommodates more than 11,000 students.
Plumas Unified School District Plumas Unified School District is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Northern California. Plumas County Schools are unique in that they have a unified school district servicing four very distinct geographical rural communities throughout the county.
Santa Cruz City Elementary School District Santa Cruz City Elementary School District is located on the coast of California south of San Francisco and north of Monterey. This elementary district includes four elementary schools and one small alternative school.
Trends From CA’s High Percentage Districts Emphasis on inclusion and access to the core curriculum Culture and practices that support high standards and student achievement Unified practice supported by targeted professional development Effective leadership Collaboration between special and general education teachers.
Least Restrictive Environment Spotlight District: ABC Unified School District
Percent of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 80% or more of the school day
Percent of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 40% or less of the school day
Least Restrictive Environment Spotlight District: Buckeye Union School District
Percentage of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 80% or more of the school day
Percentage of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 40% or less of the school day
Least Restrictive Environment Resources Project Spotlight District: Carlsbad Unified School District
Percent of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 80% or more of the school day
Percent of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 40% or less of the school day
Least Restrictive Environment Resources Project Spotlight District: Plumas Unified School District
Percent of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 80% or more of the school day
Percent of students with IEPs served in the general education classroom 40% or less of the school day
Least Restrictive Environment Resources Project Spotlight District: Santa Cruz City Elementary School District
Percentage of students with IEP’s in the general education classroom 80% or more of the school day
Percentage of students with IEP’s served in the general education classroom 40% or less of the school day
District Demographics 2010-2011 www.ed-data.com
Met All Three LRE Targets in 2010-2011 www.ed-data.com
Met or Exceeded State Average in Achievement 2010-2011 www.ed-data.com
Least Restrictive Environment Resources Project For more information contact: Dona Meinders, Project Director dmeinde@wested.org